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Overview: The Del Rey Yacht Club was proud to present FUBAR ODYSSEY '07 with the partnership and support of Mexico's Tourism Board. This first ever rally took the fleet of powerboats from San Diego to La Paz, escorted by vessels manned by experienced skippers and with the key support people aboard such as mechanics, doctors, paramedics and boat manufacturers and by the makers of major marine engines, electronics and equipment, etc. Safe routes were pre-planned, and a weather routing service was used to oversee the entire trip. The schedule was flexible to accommodate days spent for fishing and relaxing time. Fueling facilities and dockage for shore-side activities, parties, were pre-arranged at each stop along the way where such facilities exist. Some participants took extra days for fishing or whale watching, and a couple of boats left the fleet at Cabo San Lucas. A Welcome package for friends and family of FUBAR participants was very popular and included extra nights at the Fiesta Inn in La Paz and an authenic Thanksgiving dinner.
This DRYC event was open to members of other yacht clubs or any other boat owners who were interested in participating. This event was designed for boats wishing to continue cruising in Mexico, and some boats will return on their own bottom or by transport at the end of the season (end of May).
Basic Requirements: Powerboat capable of going a minimum of 450 nautical miles at 8 knots.
Fees: The modest entry fee of $500 was used to cover the expenses. The fee was paid with the Boat Application and Entry Agreement. Applications opened up on April 1, 2007.
Charity: $55,000 was awarded to The Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation to be used for the Del Rey Yacht Club Juniors.
Boat Participation List: Click Here
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