United States A-Cat Association (USACA)

PRESS RELEASE

The United States A-Class Catamaran Association (USACA) is pleased to announce the 2007 International A-Class Catamaran World Championships to be held on Islamorada Key, in the beautiful Florida Keys from November 10th through November 16th, 2007.

This prestigious event will include the most accomplished catamaran sailors in the World. Olympic Medalists, World and Continental champions will gather from every continent to compete in the newest and most exciting sailing venue in North America - The Islander Resort. The A-Class catamaran is one of the most technically advanced racing catamarans in the World. These 5.49 meter (18 foot) cats are built of state-of-the-art carbon fiber and weigh a mere 75 Kilograms (165 pounds), making sailing fast and exciting even in the lightest breeze.



Competition will be held on the Atlantic Ocean, above some of the most pristine coral reefs and beautiful water in the tropical USA. Onshore facilities at the Islander Resort include fresh and saltwater pools, beachside tiki bar, restaurant, and ocean front rooms with competitor boat storage at their doorstep.




Race officiating will be directed by members of the St. Petersburg Trophy winning Houston Yacht Club, and other well-known volunteers from yacht clubs throughout the USA.

Competitor registration and press coverage information will be found at http://USACA.info/

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Transportation Information

Islamorada is almost exactly halfway between Miami and Key West. The Islander Resort is located at Mile Marker 82.1 Oceanside in Islamorada, the Florida Keys. The resort is visible from the highway, by a historical landmark sign with easy accessibility to the property.


The Islander Resort
82101 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-2031

More location information and directions can be found here

From Miami International Airport

1. Take LeJeune Road south to 836 West.


2. Take the Florida Turnpike south toward Key West.


3. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City.


4. Follow U.S. 1 south about 22 miles to Key Largo.

From Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

1. Exit the airport and follow the signs for 595 West.


2. Take 595 to the Florida Turnpike and follow the signs for the Florida Keys.

Keys Shuttle offers door-to-door service from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami International Airports to
Key Largo and other points in the Keys. Call 24 hours ahead. 888-765-9997 or 305-289-9997