The 2013
Key West World Championships of powerboat racing takes place Nov. 3-10th. The races are the equivalent to NASCAR on the water, complete with roaring engine, tight turns, and lots of enthusiastic fanatics. Grab a seat on one of the many key west beaches (
Fort Zach is my favorite!) and watch the excitement. The boats will also be on display between races. This is a great chance to get up close and personal with these super machines, and the fearless people that drive them. See the complete schedule below for details.
Event |
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33rd Annual Key West World Championships
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Dry Pits |
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Truman Waterfront
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Location |
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202 Southard Street, Key West, FL 33040 |
Sunday • November 3, 2013 |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display:  Truman Waterfront, End of Southard St |
9:00 am |
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3:00 pm |
Racer Registration: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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3:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
4:00 pm |
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Boat Parade: Duval Street |
Monday • November 4, 2013 |
8:30 am |
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MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING: Key West, Marriott Beachside Hotel 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
11:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Racer Registration: Truman Waterfront |
11:00 pm |
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5:00 pm |
Race Boat Inspection: Truman Waterfront |
12:00 pm |
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4:00 pm |
Water Dunkers Test: Florida Keys Community College – 5901 College Rd. Stock Island |
6:00 pm |
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9:00 pm |
Welcome Party: U.S. & International Teams, Truman Waterfront;Â Racer Pass, Guest Credential or VIP pass required |
Tuesday • November 5, 2013 |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Boat Inspection: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launching: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Racer Registration: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Testing for Race Boats: Off Truman Waterfront |
10:00 am |
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2:00 pm |
Water Test / Dunkers:Florida Keys Community College – 5901 College Rd. Stock Island |
10:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Waterfront |
Wednesday • November 6, 2013 – Race Day #1 |
6:30 am |
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7:30 am |
Racer Physicals: Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
7:00 am |
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4:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Watefront Entrance |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launch & Recovery of Race Boats: Truman Waterfront |
7:30 am |
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Race Morning Drivers Meeting-Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
8:00 am |
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1:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Waterfront |
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Registration: CLOSED |
9:00 am |
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FAA Meeting: Island City Flying Service |
10:00 am |
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Start of 1st Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
11:30 am |
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12:30 pm |
Harbor Open for Commercial Traffic |
12:20 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 2nd Race |
12:30 pm |
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Start of 2nd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
1:45 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 3rd Race |
2:00 pm |
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Start of 3rd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
Thursday • November 7, 2013 |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launching: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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3:00 pm |
Racer Registration: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
9:00 am |
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5:00 am |
Testing for Race Boats: Off Truman Waterfront |
10:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Waterfront |
Friday • November 8, 2013 – Race Day #2 |
6:30 am |
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7:30 am |
Racer Physicals: Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
7:30 am |
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Race Morning Drivers Meeting-Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
7:00 am |
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4:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launch & Recovery of Race Boats: Truman Waterfront |
8:00 am |
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1:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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FAA Meeting: Island City Flying Service |
10:00 am |
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Start of 1st Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
11:30 pm |
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12:30 pm |
Harbor Open for Commercial Traffic |
12:20 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 2nd Race |
12:30 pm |
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Start of 2nd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
1:45 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 3rd Race |
2:00 pm |
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Start of 3rd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
7:00 pm |
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11:00 pm |
Duval Street Party |
Saturday • November 9, 2013
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9:00 am |
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3:00 pm |
Racer Registration: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launching: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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 5:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
9:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Testing for Race Boats: Off Truman Waterfront |
10:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Waterfront |
Sunday • November 10, 2013 – Race Day #3 |
6:30 am |
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7:30 am |
Racer Physicals: Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
7:30 am |
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Race Morning Drivers Meeting-Truman Waterfront Registration Tent |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Race Village Open – Race Boats on Display: Truman Waterfront |
7:00 am |
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4:00 pm |
Passes – Credentials: Truman Waterfront Entrance |
7:00 am |
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5:00 pm |
Launch & Recovery of Race Boats: Truman Waterfront |
8:00 am |
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1:00 pm |
Race Boat Fueling: Truman Waterfront |
9:00 am |
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FAA Meeting: Island City Flying Service |
10:00 am |
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Start of 1st Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
11:30 pm |
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12:30 pm |
Harbor Open for Commercial Traffic |
12:20 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 2nd Race |
12:30 pm |
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Start of 2nd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
1:45 pm |
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Boats Proceed out for 3rd Race |
2:00 pm |
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Start of 3rd Race – Off Truman Waterfront |
7:00 pm |
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9:00 pm |
Race Award Presentation:Â Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel -Â Racer Pass, Guest Credential or VIP pass required |