2004 Key West Rendezvous Regatta

The Key West Rendezvous Regatta is an offshore race to Key West with racers starting at Clearwater,  Boca Grande, and  Naples. This Regatta took place from May 17th to May 25th, 2004. 

The Clearwater Yacht Club is the event organizer and was joined by co-hosts Naples Yacht Club, Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Punta Gorda Sailing Club and Platinum Point Yacht Club for the 2004 regatta.

  • The Clearwater racers started on Wednesday, May 19th at Noon with 219 nautical miles to the finish line.  

  • The Boca Grande racers started on Thursday, May 20th at Noon with 132 nautical miles to the finish line.

  • The Naples racers started on Thursday, May 20th at 1900 with 99 nautical miles to the finish line.


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Just before the start 


Catching the Cat 25 miles out


Just off the finish line in Key West


The Galleon Marina, Key West



Breakfast Party at the Galleon Marina


some Island Reggae


The Awards Ceremony


Representing PGSC - Ed Zysco with Award 


Ed & Dorothy Zysco with Award 

US Coast Guard Tall Ship - Sailing Barque - "Eagle" visiting Key West


The Punta Gorda Sailing Club started the Boca Grande racers. 
There were 4 boats that started at Boca Grande #2 sea buoy. There were a total of 76 boats in the race. 

Wouldn't it be nice to have more entries in our start at next year's race ?  

Are you up for the challenge ?

You need - 

  • A seaworthy boat that can take whatever the Gulf dishes out
  • An experienced, seaworthy crew that can keep the boat moving at it's best around the clock
  • Some time to do it (1 day plus to get there, 1 day plus to get back & a weekend of parties in Key West)     

PGSC Burgee




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created June 1, 2004  by The PGSC WebMaster