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Old 05-04-2006, 06:28 AM   #3
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We do that at the annual Donzi Rally in Sarasota....

It HAS to be done by helicopter... an airplane is too fast and you can't get a good camera angle. You can stage the boats to go one every 2-3 minutes. It doesn't matter how fast your boat goes the Helicopter can match your speed. The photographer we used in Sarasota (the same guy that does all of the shoots for the Hi-Perf boat companies didn't want the boats to go over 40-50 MPH as it makes it very difficult (even with super fast film) to get a good shot. Expect to pay between $75 - $100 per boat. I can find out exactly what they charged in Sarasota.

Memorial Day weekend will be way too crowded. You need to do this on an off weekend, between Memorial Day and Bike Week, or after Labor Day. The staging/running area should be out in the Broads so as to minimize the impact on other boaters.

Depending on how many people respond you might need to get an event permit from MP.

Sounds like a good idea...

Woodsy
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