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  San Diego Thunderboat Regatta

Date: 9/16- 9/18/05

Get ready for some of the biggest legends in unlimited hydroplane racing to skim across the Bill Muncey Memorial Race Course on Mission Bay at speeds of over 200 miles per hour! Drag boats, Formula One tunnel hulls, champ boats, cracker box inboards, and unlimited lights will also compete in San Diego's largest annual spectator sports event. The fun continues into the evening with concerts, interactive games, extreme sports shows, military displays and a spectacular display of fireworks.


Other Fall Favorites:
Labor Day Vacation Specials, Fleet Week, 11th Annual Little Italy Precious Festa

The Facts

San Diego Thunderboat Regatta Mission Bay Park, San Diego

Primary viewing areas: East Vacation Island/Ski Beach, Fiesta Island and Crown Point Shores

Admission: adult tickets, $45 -$70; children (7-12), $20 (3-day pass); children under 6 free.

Parking: $15-$40

Tickets and general information: 619-225-9160 or www.thunderboats.net Advance tickets available.

Racing Hours: 7:00am - 6pm daily


Family Fun Events

September 17 & 18   Navy Marine Corp Show Band
7:15-9:30pm East Vacation Isle
September 17  Model Hydroplane Racing
10am-5pm Model Boat Basin West Vacation Island
September 17   Fireworks Show
9:30-10pm, Fiesta Island.
Fireworks can be seen from all primary viewing areas.

The Fun Continues!
Enjoy interactive games, military displays, rock climbing wall, kids' play area, and specialty vendors at East Vacation Island & Crown Point from 7am-6pm. Autograph sessions with boat drivers to be announced several times during the races on Saturday.

Great Hotel Offerings

Days Inn Suites - San Diego - rates from $85 based on availability
Days Inn Mission Bay / SeaWorld - rates from $89 based on availability
Days Inn Hotel Circle by SeaWorld - rates from $92 based on availability
Howard Johnson SeaWorld / Airport - rates from $99 based on availability
Beach Haven Inn - rates from $129 based on availability
Ocean Park Inn - rates from $159 based on availability
Bahia Resort Hotel - Rates from $199 based on availability
Hilton San Diego Resort - rates from $199 based on availability
Tower 23 - rates from $199 based on availability
Hyatt Regency Islandia Hotel & Marina - rates from $234 based on availability


Hot Tip

San Diego Zoo/Old Town Trolley/USS Midway Package Looking for another fun-packed day in San Diego? Then this San Diego Zoo/Old Town Trolley/USS Midway Package is just the ticket to see some of the best that San Diego has to offer for one low price. You'll enjoy a one-day admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum (USS Midway) plus an all-day access ticket to the Old Town Trolley Tour. In addition to the Midway and the San Diego Zoo, the Old Town Trolley Tour will make stops in Old Town State Historic Park, Coronado, Balboa Park and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. These tickets can be used once for each attraction and do not expire until January 31, 2005.
Buy discount tickets now >


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