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This just in from Neil, the 76 hour notice has gone up!

"Hi all,

Well it looks like this Saturday is the day, or at least 95% sure, this is your 76 hr notice to the start of the race.

Please take the time to read all of the following points and attached are your riders positions.

1. There will be a 48 hr and a final 24 hr notice to the start of the race.
2. Riders meeting at kite beach in Jupiter (shower # 10) at 8.30 am sharp.
3. All riders must check in with me after the riders meeting so we know you are there.
4. Start time will be at 9.30 am, if you are late you will miss the start.
5. If you have to pull out of the race first thing I want you to do is contact me by phone,
954-647-7228. So you are accounted for.
6. All riders are highly recommended to carry a cell phone in a waterproof bag.
7. Unfortunately the Viking surfboard bus will not be able to attend for transportation due to prior engagements. Therefore all riders are going to have to find there own ride to Jupiter and if you pull out at Delray find a ride to Tiki Beach. unfortunately this is the only day they could not make it, but they will have a representative there for questions and to give away their surf board for first prize. Will be a very good idea to carry a $50 bill with you.
8. All riders must pass through the Delray, Best Kiteboarding checkpoint. There will be a # of Best flags on the beach to mark this area and one flag just inside the shore break. All riders must round this flag either on foot or board and give their race # verbally to the official on the beach who will be wearing an X-rated event shirt.
9. Any rider who has not passed the check point by 1 pm must retire from the race and let me or the officials on the beach in Delray know.
10. All riders must stay out beyond swim area buoys at life guarded beaches, if you see a lifeguard tower on the beach you must immediately head out offshore beyond the buoys or you will be automatically disqualified. NO EXCEPTION, NONE.
11. When entering the northern part of Ft. Lauderdale's life guarded area you will see a bright yellow flag on the shoreline, this will act as an extra visual reminder as the start of the life guarded area. From that point all the way to the finish line all riders must stay out side of the swim area buoys.
12. The finish line will be marked with 2 large inflatable Red Bull buoys attached to the swim area buoys marking Tiki Beach's corridor. All riders must pass through these buoys and proceed directly to the beach.
13. As soon as you arrive at Tiki Beach give your # to an official wearing an Xrated event shirt.
14. To park at Tiki Beach enter the parking lot directly to the south of the finish line, it's $5.00 all day. The police have been giving tickets all week to people parked on the wooden loading ramp.
15. At Tiki Beach there will be free water and pizza.
16. Award ceremony will take place once all riders are accounted for, on the beach.
17. After party celebrations will take place at the Treasure Trove that evening.

Look out for the 48 hr notice with even more updates. Cheers Neil"