USTS Winter Haven Update

[Tim Small]

With just over 1 month until the season opener, here is the latest news. Capsule training and certification will be held at the DAYS INN on THURSDAY MARCH 29th, from 5 til 6 pm. followed by the WELCOME PARTY sponsored by OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE poolside at 6pm. A bar will also be set up. DUNKIN DONUTS has come onboard with donuts and coffee each morning in the pits at the pavillion with all donations going to the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. If you havent reserved your RV spot, please do so ASAP as spots are going quick. It is 20.00 per day which includes full electric and water hookup.
The sanction is now available on the APBA website. Now is the time to get your hotel reservations at the DAYS INN WINTER HAVEN. The hotel number can be found on our webiste. Tell them you are with the RACE FOR THE KIDS, USTS BOAT RACES to get the racers rate. Rooms must be booked by March 10th. Keep up to date with all the latest news or to register by going to ustitleseries.org, or RACE FOR THE KIDS FOUNDATION website.

[treadguy]

RV sites...........

Who do we contact for reserving RV sites? Thanks in advance.

[dlmurray]

RV site reservation - contact Gary Levin - GLevin12@aol.com

[Staron]

Week end before testing/racing

Not trying to hijack, just help. For anyone coming in the week end before, we will be having a super duper test/race session in Lake Placid on Lake Apthorpe. (Known to you probably as Cemetery Lake). Will be the AOF winter nationals, but plenty of time for testing along with throwing some things together to win an AOF winter championship. All classes allowed, but no diver present that we know of. (We might be able to make arrangements). If you have been here, you know this is a premier site. WE have FUN. I will be taking the safety boat to the USTS race about Tuesday, so no testing after that.
Here are the lake rules, per county and homeowners association:
No one in orange grove
Camping arranged at Carls house across lake but not in pits
Open containers of alcohol prohibited by law
Off road vehicles for launching only
No running of motors before 10 am on weekdays, noon on Sunday
No running of motors after 5 pm Sat or 4 pm on Sunday (except on sanctioned racing)
Testing with signed release and manned pick up boats only (to cover costs of insurance and race/testing expenses)
Must be at least a $25 AOF member to participate and test
Pet Owners respnsible and follow county and commen sense rules
Fishermen shown courtesy.
Locals love us, but we need to follow their rules. You will have a crowd watching.
A good place for rookies as there are always all kinds of know it alls here to help and talk about the good old days when they raced. lol
Come on over and have fun. Call me if you have questions. Carl Staron AOF executive Director 863-699-9701