In the February issue of “All At Sea”, a story on the 13th annual New Years Eve Regatta on St. Barts mentions Buffett and his sailboat “Groovy”:

The 26 boats that participated ranged from the smallest, Fritz Bus’ 24’ Carib Melges, to the largest, Elenora, a 162’ (overall length) replica of the mythic Nathaniel Herreshoff schooner Westward. The winner, with the fastest time around the island at 1 hour, 58 minutes, and 20 seconds was the 117’ Hamilton II.

Winners in the smaller classes were an 82’ Swan, Capo Giro, for the mid-sized boats (60 to 80 feet), and Courrier de Nuit, a 40’ sloop, in the smaller class (30 to 60 feet). A class for small boats up to 30’, which included singer Jimmy Buffett’s 30’ sloop, Groovy, was won by Alex Jouany’s 30’ sloop, Magic Carpet.

Read the entire article here.

The SouthtownStar has an article on getting tickets for the two July concerts at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL:

Jimmy Buffett fans hoping to score premium tickets for either of the two July concerts the 61-year-old Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band are scheduled to perform at Toyota Park in Bridgeview don’t need to camp out Sunday night savoring cheeseburgers and sipping margaritas.

That’s because Toyota Park officials are using a lottery system Monday morning that will decide who gets first dibs at buying up to six tickets for Buffett’s shows July 24 and July 26.

Ticket prices are $36, $86 and $136. Gates at Toyota Park will open at 7:30 a.m. Monday, and those in attendance will begin receiving numbered wristbands about 8:30 a.m., according to Mark Nacpil, who works in the box office at the music and sports venue at 7300 W. 71st St.

One number will be selected at random. Subsequent numbers will follow in order.

Read the entire article here.

Keep in mind though, that the presale for tickets is still going on. You can buy tickets now through Sunday morning by clicking here. You will need the presale password, which you can find here. If you are unable to buy tickets during the presale, the general on sale begins at 10 am on Monday.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform two shows in September at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts:

• Thursday, September 4th
• Saturday, September 6th

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 10th at 10 am EST.

View all tour dates that are currently scheduled here.

(hat tip to steele1161 for passing these dates along!)

Tickets will go on sale today (Friday the 29th) at 10 am CST via presale through TicketMaster for the two July shows at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois.

The presale will run through Sunday night. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public on Monday morning at 10 am CST.

Here are the links to purchase tickets:

• Thursday, July 24th show
• Saturday, July 26th show

You will need a password for this presale, you can find it here.

Ticket prices for both shows are $36.00 – $136.00.

Good luck!

Chicago radio station 97.1 FM The Drive is giving away tickets to see Jimmy Buffett at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Thursday, July 24th, including one pair of front row tickets!

A random drawing will take place on or about March 25, 2008 from all complete entries received. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Five (5) Winners will each receive one pair of tickets (2 tickets total per winner) to the Thursday, July 24th concert at Toyota Park (ARV: $172 per winner) and One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a pair of front row tickets to the Thursday, July 24th concert at Toyota Park (ARV: $272). Grand Prize Winner will be required to complete a W-9 and an Affidavit of Eligibility prior to claiming their prize. Prizes will be mailed via U.S. mail. All other contest rules apply.

Enter to win here!

View all tour dates here.

Update – 97.9 The Loop is also giving away tickets to Toyota Park, click here to enter.

(hat tip to spark26981 and Mick The Pirate)

Tickets go on sale via presale tomorrow (Friday the 29th) for the Toyota Park shows. Click here for the TicketMaster purchase links.