FL Aquasport Gathering - Spring 2011

[RickK]

Time to get this topic rolling.
May 7th is the date - gathering time is noonish <!-- s8) -->8)<!-- s8) -->
The primary gathering spot will be the small island just outside the old train tressel (sp), beside the larger island, which is secondary gathering spot in case it whips up.



There are 2 ramps on the right just after you turn onto the Boca Grande Causeway and before the toll bridge. Both are decent - if I tow down I will use Eldreds because my vehicle will be safe for the couple days I'm there.

Dave and I will be down there on the 6th and camp out on our boats - so if anyone wants to join us we'll need to exchange cell #s so we can link up because we may not camp at the island.

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[flounderpounder225]

Well I truly hate to say it  :cry: , because I was planning on this since last year, but we will have just gotten back from the week long Hawaii trip on 30 April, the we are driving to Ft. Pierce the week after the reunion (13th) and with gas @ $4 a gallon between my thirsty HD truck and the boat, this year is just going to be out of my budget.  We'll hang it on the wall for next year, or if there is a fall gathering maybe??
Marc

[jdupree]

Well I truly hate to say it  :cry: , because I was planning on this since last year, but we will have just gotten back from the week long Hawaii trip on 30 April, the we are driving to Ft. Pierce the week after the reunion (13th) and with gas @ $4 a gallon between my thirsty HD truck and the boat, this year is just going to be out of my budget.  We'll hang it on the wall for next year, or if there is a fall gathering maybe??
Marc

There will always be the one here in NC in the October time frame.  Leave the boat and fly up.  Take you on my boat

[RickK]

One thing you can count on here is that there will always be a gathering in May and Nov somewhere.  I missed the first Boca gathering so we'll do one more after this one and then it'll be somewhere else. Scott (CircleHooked) had a good idea - have the next location be in Okeechobee - we can pull from both sides of the state that way.  It's a purdy run up the river to Roland Martin's Marina from this side - about 52 miles from the Franklin locks.  Start saving your gas money Doc.   We have another year to figure that one out.  8)

Back to this gathering - Hooter girls are playing hard to get, they want to know what's in it for them....

[RickK]

Well I truly hate to say it  :cry: , because I was planning on this since last year, but we will have just gotten back from the week long Hawaii trip on 30 April, the we are driving to Ft. Pierce the week after the reunion (13th) and with gas @ $4 a gallon between my thirsty HD truck and the boat, this year is just going to be out of my budget.  We'll hang it on the wall for next year, or if there is a fall gathering maybe??
Marc

That's a lot of towing.  Have to start marking your calendar early - beginning of May and beginning of Nov.  Long way to Boca from your neck of the woods.  Maybe CB can pick you up on his way down  

[Treefish]

I plan on stoppin in. Lookin forward to it.
I've been down quite a few times over the past few weeks and have seen quite a few older Aquasports in the immediate area. I camped on the island the night Central FL had all the bad weather. I could have filled my cooler with the hail that poured down on my tent.  
Here it comes...  

[Glock Diver]

Sounds good to me, I think May 7 will be fine!

Anybody camping on the island, or just on board?

[wingtime]

I might be able to make May 7th.  Camping on the Island or onboard?

[RickK]

The guys with cuddys usually sleep in them.

[RickK]

Only a few weeks to go  
Everyone needs to start checking their lists and getting their gear together  

[Aswaff400]

i definitely wont be able to join, had to fly to Ohio this past weekend, great grandpa passed away, and ill be using the rest of my vacation for family reunion in Tennessee 2nd week of August

so.... im off Mondays and Tuesdays so if any other aquas want to have a mini gathering in tampa bay area some time i can do that lol

[Glock Diver]

DOC?

Circle Hook?

Seabob?

  :rabbit:
You guys coming?

[John Jones]

You guys have fun.  One week before May 7 I will be a resident of Alabama again and will have spent all of my money on car gasoline and diesel fuel for a Penske truck.  

[RickK]

I'll miss ya around da hood man.  Have a safe move.

[Circle Hooked]

John sorry to see you go,but if you could find a way to take a few thousand boaters from this area with you i would be greatful  

Just to let everyone know i'm in for the Gathering,didn't want to say anything till i was sure.