Nice Day in Paradise... Hurricane Man 2009
May 9, 2009. This year's Hurricane man race catches a beautiful day after a windy winter and a cancelled swim at St A's Triathlon two weeks ago. This year you could see the swimmers and the packs from a mile away.
There were two distinct groups. The larger boat buoy pack and the faster shore hugging pack. Then there was that lone 17 year old, Vince Donnelly 48:11, way out front with his family following on the beach. Mom I'm pretty sure he couldn't hear you. Good luck cheering for the Purdue swim team next year. Where was your Boilermakers T- Shirt?
The men were aggressive off the beach but Teddy still thinks Jessica beat him. Don't anybody tell him. More to come with final results.
The first Hurricane man race was in 1996. Do to some hurricane issues it was moved to the spring before hurricane season. Stories of recent past events and results are available below. Be sure to check out the Aerial Photo of the 2005 race start.
Hurricane Man Results If you find a mistake email John at jreich1124@msn.com
Photos of Hurricane Man 2009
And read Open-water swimming offers different challenge a St Pete Times article on open water swimming featuring our own Tim Kennedy.
Hurricane Man 2008 full story.
2008 Hurricane Man Results
Hurricane Man 2007 full story.
2007 Overall 2.4 mile Results
2007 USMS 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2007 USA 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2007 USMS 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
2007 USA 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
Hurricane Man 2006 full story.
2006 USMS 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2006 USA 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2006 USMS 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
2006 USA 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
Aerial Photos of 2005 race.
Hurricane Man 2005 full story.
2005 USMS 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2005 USA 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2005 USMS 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
2005 USA 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
2004 2.4 mile Hurricane Man Results
2004 1000M Pass-A-Grille Challenge Results
2003 Results
2002 Results
For those who don't know anything about Hurricane Man. There are two races: Pass-a-Grille (1000 yards) and Hurricane Man (2.4 miles). ENTRY FEE: MUST BE POSTMARKED by April 30, 2008; $30 for USA/USMS registered, $45 for unregistered swimmers over age 18. Make checks payable to St. Pete Masters. Map to Packet pick up and finish line. Satellite Race Map from Google Earth.
The Hurricane man race starts at the county park at 4700 Gulf BLVD and finishes at 8th Ave and Gulf Way, St Pete Beach across the street from the hurricane restaurant. The 2.4 mile race starts at 7:30 am with 3 waves two minutes apart: all USA swimmers, Men USMS, and Women USMS. The race course is closed at 9:30 am.
Race packet pick up is at the finish line day of race. There is NO RACE DAY ENTRY. Don't even think about it. Rides will be available for swimmers to the 2.4 mile start. Most 1000 yd swimmers walk to the start. You must stay within the "no boat buoys". Lifeguards will turn you toward shore if you wander outside these buoys.
Post race events will be at the Hurricane restaurant immediately after the race. Awards with be given as soon as possible after the race.
The first Hurricane man race was in 1996. Do to some hurricane issues it was moved to the spring before hurricane season. Stories of recent past events and results are available below. Be sure to check out the Aerial Photo of the 2005 race start.
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