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Thunder on Cocoa Beach, Florida: Super Boat Grand Prix, 5/20/2012

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Real Estate Agent with Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida

The third annual Super Boat Grand Prix was held in Cocoa Beach, Fl, on Sunday May 20, 2012. Thousands of spectators lined the beaches for the free show but many opted for the complete VIP pass for around $100. It was party time from Thursday on and the racers were accessible for meet and greets. The boats were on display before the big race for photo ops and live bands were everywhere. It was a great event with lots of Florida Sunshine! Most of these still photos were captured from my Panasonic HD-TM90 video camera. I am editing all of the video now and will post it on AR soon.

Lucas Oil won the Super Boat Vee Extreme Class averaging 84.82 MPH. GASSE (not pictured here) won the Super Boat Unlimited Class averaging 94.56 MPH

Super Boat Lucas Oil

Super Boat Cleveland Constuction.

Super Boat Cleveland Construction

These folks had the right idea! They didn't have to walk too far to get another beer or iced tea :-)

Go Boats Go! Condo Partiers. 

 Super Boats JD Byrider and Stihl who won the Super Boat Class averaging 82.58 MPH

 Super Boats JD Byrider and Stihl

 That's me with my vid cam.

 John Mayer on Cocoa Beach

Deputy Sheriff on Beach Patrol.

Sheriff on Beach Patrol

Horseshoe buddy Jimmy and friends. We can't wail until next year!

 Jimmy and Friends

 Check my blog for the thunderous video coming soon!

 

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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

It was a nice couple of days.  Can't believe the speed these boats travel at these days. Not your grandpa's Boston Whaler! Oh....and really nice pics, John.

May 21, 2012 10:12 PM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Thanks Gary - They're fast alright and LOUD! Even my clients took time off from house hunting to watch the races on the beach.

May 21, 2012 10:19 PM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Going fast on the water with all the waves is not my idea of fun! Glad you are having fun, though.

May 22, 2012 12:32 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Than - Speed can give you an adrenaline rush but you have to know what you are doing or face the consequences. I have been on a Sea Doo going 70 MPH on calm water and there is nothing like it!

May 22, 2012 02:00 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

John, Those are some really cool shots!  I love the super power boats!  I am looking forward to the video!

May 22, 2012 02:35 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Tony - The video will be awesome! It really captures the power and essence of the race. It will take a few days to edit though. Stay tuned!

May 22, 2012 05:37 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

John - Your boat shots scream!  You can feel the movement just by looking at them.  But the deputy sheriff on the beach has a gravy job.  I wonder how many previous lives you need to spend being good, before you get a job like that:-)

May 22, 2012 08:50 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi John, Those boats rock and they are so much bigger than I would've guessed. Just fantastic!
May 22, 2012 03:46 PM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Thanks Myrl - I think the cops get hazzard pay for doing this job. You never know when the bikins will distract you and cause an accident....or have a heart attack! :-)

May 24, 2012 03:20 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Hi William - It really is "Thunder on the Beach". The noise, speed and crowd surround you.

May 24, 2012 03:23 AM