Spitfire Racing Sailing Team /HYC Worrell 1000, 2001

May 6, 2001 - May 19, 2001

Miami, FL to Virginia Beach, VA

Iron Sailors/ Plastic Boats

Spitfire Racing Team Members Jamie Gaines - co-skipper John Tomko - co-skipper Tiffany Gaines - road manager Andrew Tatton - webmaster, pusher, shore crew

The Worrell 1000 is one of the most grueling sailboat races in the world.  It is often called the Tour de France of sailboat racing.  It is a unique, one-of-a-kind, challenge starting on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, that will take the racers north for 1000 miles through five states, 13 Ocean front cities and a challenging passage through ones mind before finishing almost two weeks later in Virginia Beach, VA.  Team Houston has a great support team and is in the process of raising sponsorship.  We need various types of sponsors in order to make it to the starting line. We need your help and support obtaining the things on the list that is at the bottom of this page.  In exchange for your support, we will place your logos on our sails, vehicle, Web page, and clothing.  The race is the third most advertised race in the US.  I would be happy to meet with you and show you how much advertising it offers your company.  Our web page alone will get close to a million hits in the month of May.  Any support you can offer will be appreciated.                                                                                                        Sincerely                                                                             Jamie Gaines                                                                      713-724-9308

Parts list for Spitfire Racing (4) GPS (2) GPS dry bags (2) Hand held VHF (xx) (2) VHF dry bags (2) Dive knives - non folding, serrated edge (2) Mini B EPIRBs (1) Tack Tick solar compass (x) (2) Dry suits (one large, one XL) (xx) (1) graphics of your store (1) one gallon West System Epoxy kit (8) Roll duct tape (1) Sewing kit (sail repair) (4) Cleats (for spin sheet) (4) Foot straps - adjustable to fit with booties on (1) Spin lock halyard cleat Alloy (x) (2) Sail Kote (McLube) quart (2) Life jackets (kayak side zip style) (xx) (6) Team jackets to be embroidered (4) Harnesses (2 each to switch out, 4 altogether) (2) Neoprene headgear (2) Waterproof flashlights (2) Spare daggerboards (2) Fleece body suits (2) Camelbacks (water) (4) Gloves (2) Personal strobe lights