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2005 
Cup Series
SCHEDULE
Who Survives in 2005?

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BFC 2005 Racing Cup Series Celebration Weekend

Dec 10-11, 2005
This event is being organized as a result of many requests from the racing teams to have a all out FUN-Filled weekend to celebrate the 2005 Racing Cup Series and end the season with a BANG!

Our plans are to have a big Shin-Dig Party on Friday night.  We're looking to have it at Billy Bob's of Texas.  You can't get any more Texas than that.  It's one of the biggest honk-tonks in the world, with plenty of hot Texas cowgirls, cowboys, and an indoor bull-riding arena.  We'll have fun eating, drinkin, and dancing Texas Style.  Once we're all feeling good, we'll throw everyone's name into a hat and start drawing for teams.  We'll identify team captains so each team will have at least one strong starter.  For instance, Tony Buoniauto, Stuart Singer, Chuck Gleason, Keith St. Onge, Dave Sommer will all be team captains.  All the other names will be thrown into a hat and we'll see what happens.  The goal is to give skiers that have never had the chance to ski together the opportunity to get to know each other and maybe learn something new.

If you've always wanted to ski in a race, but haven't been able to hook up a team, this is your chance to get to ski with some of the most talented racers on the planet.  And have a Blast doing it.  So don't miss out.  Book your flights now.

We'll be racing the same course as we did at the Tin Top Challenge.  We'll figure out how many heats we need and the exact format on Friday night.  The objective will be FUN and Celebration of a Great 2005 Season!

Entry Fee:  $35 per skier Click Here to View or Print ENTRY FORM

Location:  Granbury, Texas (about 1 hour SW of Dallas/Ft Worth Airport.  One of the most historic towns in Texas.  Be sure to visit http://www.granbury.org.

Schedule:
Friday - 12/09
  - 6:30 pm - 11pm - Pre-Race Party and Safety Meeting (Grumps Restaurant/Bar - Best burgers in town - buy your own burgers and drinks). We'll be drawing for teams during this time.  
 - Cup Series Awards and checks to be given out Friday at Grumps

Saturday - 12/10  
  - 8:30 am  Boat launch.  Depending on the weather, we may push the start to 9:30 am
  - Qualifying Heat:  9 am (6-7 teams) - 21 mile race from Lake Granbury to North end of Brazos River.
  - Break - Teams will take a break and meet at Barefoot Central's dock on the Brazos River (140 W. El Camino Real, Weatherford)
  - Best of the Best Heat:  12 am (4 top teams) - 17 mile from Tin Top Bridge back to Lake Granbury. 
  - Best of the Worst Heat:  12:20 am (3-4 teams) - - 17 mile from Tin Top Bridge back to Lake Granbury.

  - 2:30 Awards Ceremony - Chopping Block Barbeque Restaurant - 1 mile from hotel (BFC will cover cost of lunch) 

  - Rest of Day - Chill out and enjoy Granbury.  Continue discussions regarding 2006 schedule and point system. Plenty of fun things to do after race.  Anyone planning to stay Saturday evening, we can go to Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth.  One of the world's largest honky-tonks.  Indoor bull riding, country dancing, bar, restaurant, etc... It's huge.  About 30 minutes from hotel.

Click here for image of race course

2005 Completed Races are shown below

Date - (May 14) 
Sanger Boats Delta Fly-in
Discovery Bay, CA (Home to Sanger Boats) 
(Teams fly in - Sanger provides the boats)
Contact:  Chuck Gleason
Email: cg@barefootcentral.com
Phone: 972-318-0485 (cell) or 469-363-4675

Entry Fee per team:  $150  

All skiers must fill out an Entry Form and bring it to the event. 
Click Here to Launch PDF file of Skier Entry Form

Airline Flight Options:  Teams can fly into Oakland, CA or Sacremento, CA airports.  Oakland is about 15 minutes closer, but is much busier. 

Directions from Sacramento International Airport to Discovery Bay
- Take I-5 South out of the airport.  You'll drive about 40 minutes due South
- When you come into Stockton, look for Charter Lane Hwy 4 Exit
- Get off and turn right (West)
- Take Hwy 4 approx 18 miles into Discover Bay
- Total trip should take 1hour 15 minutes 

Hotel Information:
Brentwood, CA - Holiday Inn Express $86  Click Here for website
Oakley, CA - Comfort Suites $94 - $99  Click Here for more info

More information, videos, and pictures coming next week.

Entry Fee per team:  $150  

All skiers must fill out an Entry Form and bring it to the event

Airline Flight Options:  Fly to Chicago O'Hare or Midway and drive to Moline, IL 

For information on the Quad Cities area go to: http://goseeqc.com

Recommended Hotel Information:
Radisson - phone: 309-764-1000 SOLD OUT
Holiday Inn - 309-762-8811
Holiday Inn Express - 309-762-8811
  Tel: 563-388-6444

Schedule:
Friday - 7/8 
  - 5:30pm - 9:00pm Skiers Meeting on the Celebration Belle Cruise Line Boat (Note: No casinos on boat)
  - Located just off the Mississippi River and Interstate 74 Bridge - 2501 River Dr, Moline 
  - 5:30 - 6:30 skiers meeting and team registration on bottom deck
  - 6:30 - 9:00 Dinner & Cruise on the river

Saturday - 7/9  (TIME CHANGE)
  - 6:00am  Team check in at Sunset Marina, 18th Street boat launch, Roch Island , IL
  - 7:00 am Race Start
  - 8:30 am Race Finish at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve
  - Rest of Day - After Race Party & Awards
  - Plenty of fun things to do after race including fishing, hiking, paddle boats, and camping; or go out for more skiing.

Sunday - 7/10
  - Possible fun race for anyone interested in staying over.  Or free ski until your arms fall off.

NOTE:  Book your hotel early.  The John Deere PGA Golf Classic is the same weekend and hotels book up quickly.

Contact:  Carlos Barreto
Email: barefootpluswatersports@yahoo.com

Team Entry Fee:  $150 Click Here for Team ENTRY FORM

Click Here to Pay Entry Fee On-line

Click Here to Order T-shirts in Advance

Location:  Granbury, Texas (about 1 hour SW of Dallas/Ft Worth Airport.  One of the most historic towns in Texas.  Be sure to visit http://www.granbury.org.

Schedule:
Friday - 9/16
  - 6:30 pm - 9:30pm - Pre-Race Party and Safety Meeting at Stringfellows Restaurant in downtown Granbury
101 E. Pearl Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-573-6262
(Walking distance from hotel - We will be providing an assortment of hearty Horsd’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar.  Skiers meeting will take place at the private outdoor patio behind restaurant.)

Saturday - 9/17  
  - 6:30 am  Boat launch.  

  - Qualifying Heat #1:  7:00 am (3-5 teams) - 17 mile sprint from Lake Granbury to Tin Top bridge.  Top 3 teams advance to final
  - Qualifying Heat #2:  7:15 am (3-5 teams) - 17 mile sprint from Lake Granbury to Tin Top bridge.  Top 3 teams advance to final

  - 8:30 - 1 pm Lunch and socializing at BarefootCentral.com (host Stuart & Shelly Singer) 
     - Texas Barbeque catered by Bodacious Barbeque, beer, Barefoot Wine, and plenty of trash talking. Food to be delivered at 10:30 am.

 - Rest of Day - Chill out and enjoy Granbury.  Plenty of fun things to do after race.  Be sure to make time to visit this historic city.  Some of the coolest stores and restaurants around.  Old time soda shop, theaters, carriage rides, and plenty of great restaurants just a block from your hotel.

Sunday - 9/18
  - 6:30 am  Boat launch.  

  - 7:00 am Final Heat: (6-8 teams - top 3-4 from each) - 34 miles from Lake Granbury to Tin Top bridge and back.

  - 9:00 am - Awards ceremony (location to be determined)

Click here for image of race course

Host Hotel:  Sleep Inn & Suites - St. Charles, MO - 636-947-0330 (Ask for Trish or Dave and mention Endurance Race)
Address:  150 Fountain Lakes Blvd * St. Charles, MO  63301

Alternate Hotels to come

Skier Meeting:  6:30pm Friday Oct 7
Race Start:  7:30 am Sat Oct 8
Location:  Woodland Marina
Address:  125 Harbor Drive * St. Charles, MO  63301

Friday
Noon - 6:00 Course evaluation on the river
6:30 p.m. Dinner / social hour for participants and guests in private dining room
7:30 p.m. Meeting to discuss the race logistics

Saturday
6:00 - 6:20 a.m. Launch boats
6:20 - 6:40 a.m. Team introductions as they pass the main location on their way to the starting point
6:45 - 7:00 a.m. Start the Cup Series Race (approx 35 miles)
6:50 - 7:05 a.m. Start the In-board Division (approx 20 miles) 

Both races should conclude by 8:30 a.m.

9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Barefoot Transition competition
11:15 - noon Award ceremony

Noon - 4:00 p.m Break / travel to Lake St. Louis
4:00 - 6:30 p.m Poker Run on Lake St. Louis
6:30 - midnight Party and Awards ceremony for the Poker Run at the LSL Barefoot Bar and Grill (Knoerzer House)

Sunday
No plans 
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We have a lot of things planned beyond the race itself for those that are interested. Our objective is to provide a great race as well as a great opportunity for people (cup and non-cup racers) to socialize. 

Here's some of the specifics related the the activities for the weekend:

No Step-offs will be required for Cup Series Racers.  The in-board division will start 5 minutes after the cup series and will follow the same initial course. The course routes are structured such that the two divisions will not cross each others patters. The cup series will be video recorded via helicopter. 

The barefoot transition competition will occur after both divisions complete the race. All teams are expected to participated in the event. All teams will be required to perform 2 transitions in front of the viewing area. One transition will occur while traveling up river and one transition will occur while traveling down river. The winning team(s)s will be determined based upon the fasted one time transition and the team that completes the fastest combined transitions (combining the times of both transitions).

The award ceremony at 11:15 will recognize the race winners (both divisions) as well as the barefoot transition competition.

The Poker Run at Lake St. Louis will include a a group of us traveling to several locations (5 - 7) on our 40 foot barge on Lake St Louis collecting playing cards. At the end of the event, we'll stop at the Barefoot Bar and Grill (Knoerzer house -- same location as last year) to identify the best poker hand, eat a catered dinner, and to celebrate the day. Prizes will be available to the winner of the poker run as well as door prizes for those that participated in the event. 

After the poker run, we'll hang out at the Barefoot Bar and Grill to recall the events of the day and socialize.

Additional Comments:

We're looking for additional footers to participate in the In-board division. We sent a message to the Wildcard skiers last Friday, but are waiting for responses. We have additional boats available for any and all footers that would like to participate.

Thanks!

Tim Knoerzer 

Click Here for Directions to Hotel and Marina for Skier's Meeting

Click Here for Map of Course (39 miles)

Host Hotel: The Radisson at Opryland  Rate: $99  Link

For reservations and group rate call: Hotel – 615.231.8888 or toll free – 800.333.333
Mention: “Barefoot Water Skiers”   BLOCK DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 14^TH

Alternate Hotels
Opryland Resort:         $294 - $229
Amerisuites Hotel:       $119 -$109
Country Inn & Suites:   $129 - $99
Courtyard by Marriott:   $104
Fairfield Inn:                 $89
Best Western:              $79
CountrySide Lodge:      $54 -$49

Phone Numbers:   Link (click FIND then sort by LANDMARK = Grand Ole Opry)  

This race is being set up to accommodate 2 to 3 preliminary heats of 3-4 boats each.  If 8 boats attend, there will be 2 heats of 4.  The Cup Series teams will be seeded.  Heat 1 will have the 1st, 3rd, and 5th place Cup Series teams plus one randomly selected non-Cup team.  Heat 2 will have the 2nd, 4th, and 6th place Cup Series teams plus one randomly selected non-Cup team.

Each heat will be approx 25 miles straight down the river.  After the prelims, we will park the boats, have lunch and rest for approx 3 hours.  We will then take the top 2 teams from each heat and run the final heat back to our original starting point that morning.  The remaining 4 boats will run a consolation heat 15 min after the final heat.  

So teams should be ready for plenty of skiing in Nashville.  50 miles baby!!!  

Schedule Overview
Site Familiarization: Until 6PM Friday Oct. 21^st
Skier Meeting:  6:00PM Friday Oct. 21^st
Preliminary Heats Race Start: 8 AM Saturday Oct. 22^nd  
Final Heat Race Start: 11:30 am Saturday Oct. 22^nd  
Award Ceremony: 2pm Saturday Oct. 22nd

Click Here for more Schedule Details, Boat Launch Directions, etc...

Click Here for Map of Course (25 miles)

Nov 5-6, 2005  (RULE CHANGES - PLEASE READ)
Austin Dam-to-Dam - Austin, Tx
Put on by: Austin Barefoot Club
Email: blakefoot@aol.com

Rules changes for the D2D:
- We are eliminating the rule that does not allow more than one Pro or Elite skier per team. (This just doesn't apply anymore)
- We are changing the start technique to the "Platform Step-Off" that was introduced at the Tin-Top Cup Series Race.  

Click here to see video of start

We'll also have a "Marker Boat" that will be at the neck-down area of the start. Lanes 1-3 will have to pass on the right of the Marker Boat and the lanes 3-6 will have to pass on the left. All of the other rules we have in place will apply.

As we have done on the last few years, we'll offer one "Fun Heat" of up to six teams that will head out first on Saturday. This heat is not eligible for the finals. Depending on how many teams are in the competitive heats, will determine if two or three teams from each heat go, or if we need to have a wildcard to make up a maximum of six teams on Sunday morning. 

Schedule of events:
Friday, Nov 4th, 2005
7:00 pm - Team Registration and Pre-Race Meeting at Johnny Finns
Eatin', drinkin', trash talkin' and lane assignments
16405 Clara Van Trail (at Hurst Harbor)
Austin, TX 78734
512-266-2811
http://www.johnnyfins.com

Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2005
6:30 am - Boat launch at Quinlan Park (http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/mary_quinlan.asp) or Steiner Ranch Lake Club/Pavilion Ramp (Right on River Bend Road before the boat ramp till it dead ends - (Use 12405 River Bend Road, Austin, TX 78732 in Mapquest)
7:00 am - Pre-Race Safety Meeting 
7:15 am - Head for Race Start
8:00 am - First Heat Start (Chuy's Hula Hut/Tom Miller Dam - http://www.hulahut.com/map.html)
Race Finish Line @ Apache Shores Community Park & Boat Ramp - (Use 2700 Long Bow Trail, Austin, TX 78734 in Mapquest)
10:00 am - All heats finish, head back to Steiner Ranch Lake Club 
10:30 am "Survivor Awards", Finals lane assignments, Survivor Raffle
11:00 am BBQ & Beer at the Steiner Ranch Lake Club

Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2005
6:30 am - Boat launch 
7:00 am - Pre-Race Safety Meeting 
7:15 am - Head for Race Start
8:00 am - Finals Heat Start 
9:30 am - All heats finish, head back to Steiner Ranch Lake Club 
10:00 am - Finals Awards, Finals Raffle 
12:00 Noon - Oasis or Iguana Grill for Lunch 

We are going to hold two raffles, a Survivors Raffle and a Finals Raffle. Everyone who competes gets a survivor raffle ticket that can be put in the drawing if they finish the race. Everyone who skis has an equal chance for a $500 pot. We'll draw this before we serve lunch on Saturday. The Finals Raffle will be team based and will use the following formula for raffle tickets:

Saturday and Sunday - 1st place - 3 tickets, 2nd place - 2 tickets, 3rd place - 1 ticket (If you place third on Saturday, you probably won't make the finals, but you just might win the cash on Sunday!) The better you place, the more chances you have to win. 

We are in somewhat of a rural area and hotels are kind of limited, so we have not designated a host hotel. In the past people have stayed at the following places:

Holiday Inn Northwest
Hwy 183 & Mopac
Austin, TX
512-343-0888

The Vintage Villas
4209 Eck Lane
Lakeway, TX 78734
512-266-9333
http://www.vintagevillas.com

Mountain Star Lodge
3573 RR 620 South
Austin, TX 78738
888-263-2010
http://www.mountainstarlodge.com/

Alternatives to these that are about 20 minutes away in the Cedar Park area are the following:

Extended Stay America - Austin Northwest
13858 North Hwy 183 
Austin, TX
512-258-3365
$50 to $60/per night (Two room suites)

Comfort Suites 
13681 North Hwy 183
Austin, TX
512-219-1800 
$50 to $60/per night

The Hearthside Austin Hwy 183 
12989 North Hwy 183
Austin, TX
512-652-4300
$50/night

NO BOATS Required!  - All you have to do is get there.  Sanger is providing the boats.
If you don't have a team, we'll put you with an existing team.


Dedicated to the memory of Sheri Fox, who passed away the day after the Delta Fly-In Race May 15, 2005 due to an electrical accident at her coffee shop. 

Location: Discovery Bay, CA (Home to Sanger Boats) 
(Teams fly in - Sanger provides the boats)
Contact:  Chuck Gleason
Email: cg@barefootcentral.com
Phone: 817-573-7538 (cell) or 469-363-4675

Entry Fee per team: $150  (or $35 for a single entry)

Click Here to view and print Entry Form

Airline Flight Options:  Fly into Sacramento, CA airport.

Directions from Sacramento International Airport to Discovery Bay
- Take I-5 South out of the airport.  You'll drive about 40 minutes due South
- When you come into Stockton, look for Charter Lane Hwy 4 Exit
- Get off and turn right (West)
- Take Hwy 4 approx 18 miles into Discover Bay
- Total trip should take 1hour 15 minutes 

Hotel Information:
Brentwood, CA - Holiday Inn Express $86  Click Here for website
Oakley, CA - Comfort Suites $94 - $99  Click Here for more info