Conch Republic Cup / Key West Cuba Race Week

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Conch Republic Cup / Key West Cuba Race Week

Welcome to the 10th Conch Republic Cup! January 26 - February 3, 2018

Conch Republic Cup, Inc. Welcome to the Conch Republic Cup, Key West Cuba Race Week.

is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to support the Cuban and American people in their return to sailing and racing between Key West and Cuba. A more than 20 year old sailing race to Havana! 90 miles from the coast of Key West, Havana has been and elusive sailing destination since 1961 when the US imposed an economic embargo against Cuba. Our goal is to set up/provide a world class for

mat for racers to have a challenging race across the Gulf Stream to Havana. Key West and Havana have shared a long maritime connection. We have had many years of successful races and hope to return in 2022. The racing, KW, and the culture of Cuba make this an opportunity not to miss. The history of the CRC began in 1997 it was the brain child of one key west character Peter Goldsmith with a big push from his partner Michelle Geslin. It started out as a race to Veradrero, three years later Commodore Escrich of Club Nautico, Marina Hemingway suggested adding three more races, one around the bouys off the beach at Veradero, another from Veradero to Havana then Havana to Key West. Each race was awarded seperately,and the best score for all four races won the CRC. The US govt did not appreciate the "Just Do It" attitude of Mr Goldsmith. But it was their own decision not to provide money for judges or prosecutors to hear cases violating the embargo that ultimately led to the feds losing their case against the CRC in a federal court. The racing began again in 2016 with new policy changes and ran until in 2019 the policies once again changed. We now hope to begin once again and race in 2022.

15/09/2021

Although we still have a no go on the beloved CRC We are looking to put on the Key West buoy race. Please anyone interested leave your name and number so we can contact you. Thanks and we hope to see everyone soon!

28/01/2018

As per the skipper meeting last night we reviewed the weather this morning. Unfortunately We are going to officially cancel the CRC2018 due to weather. Commodore Escrich agrees that the existing unstable weather preceding the strong front coming in Monday evening and the potential for thunderstorms and squalls in the Florida straights will make a crossing potentially hazardous. We do not want to risk anyone’s well being for this event and strongly suggest no one attempt the crossing.

22/01/2018

Registration will open this Friday at 10 am at the Schooner Wharf Bar and Grill (202 William St, Key West).

Please come by to get your skipper bags and check out the gear from CRSA.

The skipper’s meeting will begin at 6pm sharp on Friday at the wharf.

19/01/2018

The count down to the 10th Edition Conch Republic Cup has begun!

Who’s ready for the adventure?

15/01/2018

Go where the WiFi is weak and the rum is strong.

12/01/2018

January 26th, 2018: The adventure begins.

11/01/2018

“You’ll never know until you go.”
~your passport

10/01/2018

Who's ready for this awesome adventure to begin!?

09/01/2018

In celebration of the historic relationship between Key West and Havana, we wish to renew the peace, love and friendship that are promoted through the Conch Republic Cup.
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Join us for the 10th Edition of Key West Cuba Race Week!
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Visit our website for more information.

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Website

http://ConchRepublicCup.org/

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