2008 Key West Power Boat Races

Well, second year in a row for me, and the loud engines are still thrilling!  The helicopters follow their boats SO closely, the boats go so fast, it’s great fun.  Best viewed from a boat anchored in front of Sunset Key.  Otherwise, gather at Mallory Square and waterfront up to Truman Annex for waterfront viewing.  Boats race from Key West Harbor out towards Sand Key Lighthouse somewhere, with helicopters close behind on their tails.  We went Wednesday, 12:30 to 2pm for preliminiaries.  Can’t cross the harbor unless it’s between races, and you radio ahead for a Coast Guard escort.  The Coast Guard “Auxiliary” will come over and guide you across the harbor if you want to get out to the reef or in front of Key West.  It’s really a deputized offshore fishing boat!