2012 Buckethead Barefoot Race

I know a couple of you guys will be going, but I thought I would post it here. Brian just put out the registration form for the 2012 Buckethead Barefoot Endurance race. This race has become one of the top barefoot endurance races in the country. Last year 14 boats were one the starting line; it was a site/sight to behold. It's 38 miles of racing on choice water, followed by a great lunch and awards party. Last year there was a sandbar party late in the afternoon . Last year there was also 6 or 7 Barefoot Nautiques; a couple being showroom condition (not mine).
So if your looking for something to do Aug 11th, head over to Grand Rapids, Oh and join us.
Currently, registration is only open to those who raced last year, but if there are open spots after July 15th, I suggest you grab one.

2012 Buckethead

I see a lot shared trust on that video; yall must all have a boating license.

I may be in Ithaca that weekend, but I'm guessing there isn't much room for spectators and we'd be boatless. Have a blast for us!

Hey Steve, are you coming to pa Saturday?

I haven't been to grass roots in Ithaca NY, but I have friends that go every year and I can confirm they are not coming back home well rested at the end. When you make it you can certainly stay in the fennessy guest room.. it has slept a few correctcraftfans over the years but we always change the sheets.

Oops wrong Steve! If they don't buy it, it may be available for the race. Get ahold of me in a week I should know more then

Here's another teaser. I'll be there. More than likely as a spectator.

Race Start of Buckhead Barefoot Endurance Race 2011

tullfooter wrote: Steve, Why not foot? I talked to Brian today and he's doing some juggling; trying to hook up footers with teams. Tim Cochrane (sp), are you out there?

I'm here.


Looking to jump on a team if anybody has room.

Tim

I guess its now young guns and little bit older gun team now :)

I'll bring my gear just in case. And I'll shot Brian an email.

Can't freakin wait guys!!

Also, If you are coming and are a footer bring your gear. I'm on the local team, and we have a boat and 3 footers. yes, you can do the race with 3 but my body is already saying WTF are you thinking..

Should be another fantastic event, and the water's been butter all year.

Steve,

I'm an XL.

The question is to bring the 176 (~300HP) or my friends 196 (~330HP).

watrski wrote: Steve, I'm an XL. The question is to bring the 176 (~300HP) or my friends 196 (~330HP).

Your choice (beggers can't be choosers). If the boat will do 40mph with 5 guys in it, I think whatever has more room and comfort is the one to bring. I have an extra fly High extension, and I will bring a pulley system and ropes for your boat.

RipnSix
what's wrong with four guys? Didn't WBC Hot Shots win the race with four? (it helps when the first footer does the first 18 mile leg to the turn buoy )

In reference to the foot burn thread--

How does a guy ski 18 miles and not get footburn? well maybe he got it I don't know. Anyway I wonder what they are doing differently to ski that far without losing the skin off their feet...is it form?

kapla wrote: duct tape?

Nothing allowed on your feet for the race. Trust me, I can't understand how these guys run those distances. I think they do fire walking shows at night.

tullfooter wrote: I have another theory; the guy in the first video, Dan, has some huge feet (I think he's rockin' some 14's). I, on the other hand, weigh in at 210lbs and stand on size 9-1/2 biscuits (insert small foot joke here). If I could spread my weight over some size 12's, physics dictates less PSI on my dogs.

Hah.

I'm @ 9.5 too. Footed about 45 miles over the past 2 days with our local crew and they all wore booties. I didn't, no burn.

Think I'm ready for the race :)!!