Ironman Pictures

What an amazing race!!! Several course records were broken!!!

Here’s a link to the pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/SocialMediaPCB/FordIronmanFlorida2008#

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Ironman Florida, Panama City Beach

     Welcome athletes and fans of Ironman Florida! In cooperation with Ironman, a list has been provided of Ironman approved accommodations. The list consists of the ONLY properties and general managers who support the Ironman Florida community. We encourage you to support them, and choose from this wide range of rooms, suites and condominiums.

     The list below consists of each property’s name, minimum stay requirement, location in relation to the race and a link to their respective page. Please note that some condo listings are not online yet and will direct you to its booking engine.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the beach!

Boardwalk Condos	5 Nights	Ironman Village Transition, Start/Finish Line
Boardwalk Hotel (external web site)	4 Nights	Ironman Village Transition, Start/Finish Line
Sunbird Condos	4 Nights	1/4 mile west of Village (walking distance)
Top of the Gulf Condos		1/4 mile east of Village (walking distance)
Moondrifter Condos		1/4 mile east of Village (walking distance)
Twin Palms Condos	4 Nights	1 mile west of Village on bike course
Ocean Ritz Condos		1 mile west of Village on bike course
Ocean Villa Condos		1 mile west of Village on bike course
Grandview Condos	4 Nights	1.5 miles west of Village on bike course
Sun Swept Condos	3 Nights	2.4 miles east of Village on run course
Nautical Watch Condos	3 Nights	2.8 miles east of Village on run course
Watercrest Condos	3 Nights	2.9 miles east of Village on run course
Emerald Isle Condos	No minimum	7.5 miles west of Village
Laketown Wharf	4 Nights	1/4 mile west of Village (walking distance)

About Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach

 

     The Ford Ironman Florida triathlon, held in Panama City Beach, Florida each November, is one of the most popular events on the Ironman schedule. The 2007 event closed to general entry in less than five hours!

     Ford Ironman Florida, which will take place for the tenth time in 2008, is well known in the triathlon community as an age-group race, and as a great race for first-time Ironman triathletes.
     Utilizing the stunning beaches of Panama City Beach, Ironman Florida offers a great opportunity for athletes to get “their feet wet” in Ironman events, and also provides a last competition before the winter season sets in.

      Panama City provides a great volunteer network, as the community has played host to the Gulf Coast Triathlon in May for the past 20 + years.

Adventures at Sea: Your home for fun in the sun

Another benefit of staying at a Royal American property is Adventures at Sea Watersports, your one stop shop for fun in Panama City Beach. Adventures at Sea is located directly on the beach and for our guests, just a few steps away.

You can choose from variety of activities including parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides and relaxing in comfy lounge chairs. You can also plan a fishing trip, go sailing, experience the gulf on a pontoon boat, take the family snorkeling or a local favorite, the dolphin tour.

Check out the rates below:

Parasailing:
• 1,200 Feet – 3 Mile Ride $69.00 Per Person
• 900 Feet – 2 Mile Ride $59.00 Per Person
• 600 Feet – 1 Mile Ride $49.00 Per Person

 

Jet Ski Rental:
• Full Hour – $94.00
• Half Hour – $59.00

 

Lounge Chair Rental:
• Daily – $25.00

 

Banana Boat Ride:
• 3 Miles – $19.00 Per Person
• 2 Miles – $14.00 Per Person

 

Sailboat Rental:
• Hourly $59.00 (Up to Four People Per Trip)

 

For a complete list of activities, rates & rental procedures, please visit www.watersportspc.com, call 850-235-9000 or email info@watersportspc.com.

Island Breeze Corner Market now open

This vibrant store specializes in essentials…capable of filling voids in your stomach or in your suitcase! The Island Breeze Corner Market offers a variety of beach and sundries items, drinks, snacks and pastries as well as a unique selection of Boardwalk Beach Resort apparel and merchandise.

Open for breakfast each morning from 8:00 – 11:00 am,
guests may choose from:

• Starbucks coffee
• 3-Egg omelets
• Breakfast wraps
• Biscuits & gravy
• Krispy Kreme donuts as well as an assortment of pastries

Other delicious items include:
Tiki Breez Pizza- made to order, dine-in or carry-out
Kitchens’ Ice Cream- A large assortment of flavors, scoops or shakes

Location & Hours of Operation:

8:00 am – 10:00 pm / 7 days a week
Conveniently located in the west-end of the Boardwalk Beach Resort
tower’s pool deck.