Date: Friday Feb 15^th - Sunday February 17th, 2019         

Temps: Low 56 degrees -  High 78 degrees

Tides: Incoming til 11:40 am  - High 11:48 am  - Low 3:15 pm

Concept

Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins.

 Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team

Event Location Information

• Island of Cape Romano, just South of Marco island.
• The official launch point is Goodland Boat Park. Boat shuttles to the island will be available to those who register for transportation upon sign up.
• For those not taking the shuttle, transportation out to the island will be up to you. Paddling out to the island is possible from Caxambus Park on Marco Island. 
• Team check In, will be at the Goodland Boat Park on Friday and Saturday morning. ALL participants must check in prior to getting out to the island.

IMPORTANT: THE LAST SHUTTLE WILL DEPART FROM GOODLAND BOAT PARK AT 5:30 PM EACH DAY, AND WILL DEPART THE ISLAND AT 6PM EACH NIGHT. YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 5:30 IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING OUT TO THE ISLAND ON FRIDAY EVENING. IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON CAMPING ON THE ISLAND YOU MUST BE ON THE LAST SHUTTLE OFF AT 6PM.

Red Bull Privateers Rules and Format

• Participants will start on Cape Romano, Ten Thousand Islands, FL.
• At the sound of the cannon teams take off into the course in any direction they choose.
• Teams will have two and a half hours to collect one doubloon from each of the 15 treasure chests.
• The team that collects all the doubloons and crosses the finish line in the fastest time, wins!
• All team members must be present at the beach with their medallions before they may cross the finish line.
• All teams will consist of 4 team members. Participants will be assigned to a team if they enter as an individual.
• Participants may have more than one person per board if they choose, but may not go over the 4 person per team restriction.
• Teams can stay together of split up, depending on strategy.
• Each participant shall receive a map 30 minutes prior to the start of the event of the general location of each of the treasure chests
• Foot protection is recommended
• PFD's are required by all participants
• SUP and Prone will be allowed to participate. No canoes, kayaks, or boards with additional propulsion of any kind.
• A portion of entry fees shall be donated to the Rookery Bay Estuarine Research Reserve

NOTE: In the effort of safety Red Bull will enforce a strict no alcohol rule on Saturday morning through the duration of the race. Red Bull reserves the right to disqualify any participant from the race that has violated this rule or our staff deems unfit to compete. 

Parking Information

• Parking is available on Goodland Island. Unload your gear at Goodland Boat park and follow the signs to 1 of 2 parking lots a short walk away from the launch point to park your car (1/4 of a mile).
• Parking is free
• Overnight parking in a secure lot is available to those who register to camp on the island. Red Bull is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO CARPOOL AS PARKING IS LIMITED

Transportation Shuttles 

Participants who register for a spot on the transportation boats will have a spot for themselves, board, and gear out and back from the Island of Cape Romano.

• Shuttles will be departing from Goodland Boat Park every 30min for those that register for a shuttle spot upon sign ups. Participants can bring camping gear and boards along with them, however space is limited. 
• For those wanting to book a shuttle, there will be a $25 fee upon registering for your round trip ticket. 
• All shuttles will stop running at Sunset for safety purposes. Please plan accordingly if you wish to take a shuttle. 
  • THE LAST SHUTTLE WILL DEPART FROM GOODLAND BOAT PARK AT 5:30 PM EACH DAY, AND WILL DEPART THE ISLAND AT 6PM EACH NIGHT. YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 530 IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING OUT TO THE ISLAND ON FRIDAY EVENING. IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON CAMPING ON THE ISLAND YOU MUST BE ON THE LAST SHUTTLE OFF AT 6PM.
• Additional transportation options are available in the Ten Thousand Islands area. Paddling out to the island is also a possibility from Caxambus Park in Marco Island for day trippers, however all participants MUST check it on the island and sign waivers. No overnight parking is permitted at Goodland Boat Ramp.

Camping 

Participants who want to stay on island will get to be a part of the event atmosphere with music, bonfires, manufacturer equipment, board demos, and events provided at partner campsites.

• If you plan on camping Friday or Saturday night, you must specify with us upon registering for the event. Additional waivers will need to be signed for those that camp.
• Campers who register for transportation will have access to the transportation shuttle beginning Friday at 1pm.
• If you plan on camping please follow all the rules of the Rookery Bay National Estuary, do not damage the environment and please clean up after yourself. Please note that dogs ARE NOT allowed on the island per rules of the Rookery Bay National Estuary. 
• This is very primitive camping, so you MUST be prepared to bring all the supplies you and your team will need to survive. Come prepared with all the food, water, bug spray, shelter, safety and race gear you will need for the night.
• Food Boats will be onsite all day Saturday to provide food and drink options for participants so be sure to bring some cash/card.

Hotel Blocks

Participants not wanting to camp can stay at 1 of 2 hotel blocks we have set up just outside of Naples, a modest drive from the Goodland launch point. All participants are required to book their rooms on their own, and rooms are limited. Click the link below to book your room under the Red Bull Privateers group rate.

Click here to reserve room 

$169 a night - Standard Room 

(239) 530-3355

$179 a night – Standard room 

(239) 352-2234 

This years Red Bull Privateers is bigger and better thanks to some great partners that will be hosting a variety of activities throughout the weekend. Check the schedule tab for details.