FL Aquasport Gathering Fall 2011

[RickK]

Hi Guys, just now got the clearance for the ideal dates for the next gathering, weather and temp-wise.  This is the usual time we do it each year here anyway.

I'm open for any of the dates - I did choose 12Nov though to make it easier for more members - again, any of the days is fine with me.

We'll do it one last time in the place we used last time - worked out nicely.  Very nice place.  <!-- 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 (maybe) and I will be down there on the friday before 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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[Circle Hooked]

The weekend of the 12th works better for me,wouldn't be able to make the next Friday,That's my wife's Birthday.

Rick i put a link in Discussion  

[Capt Matt]

Will be running up Pine island sound to say hey to everyone on either date.
Capt Matt

[Circle Hooked]

Will be running up Pine island sound to say hey to everyone on either date.
Capt Matt

Great,can't wait to meet you  

[flounderpounder225]

Alright shipmates... trying to bust out of the Panhandle.  29 is my vote, the next weekend is 1 week out from my Blue Angel Party, and there will be too much organizing and
wifewantsthisandthat activity going on...
JJ, CB... want to ride?? (No boat, just haulin down and back)
Marc

[RickK]

Where we're gathering it's a 5 min cruise to pick you up at the ramp.

[Blue Agave]

I was looking forward to the next gathering so that I could get aquianted but unfortunately neither of those two weekends fit into my current schedule.  

[woody]

I hate to miss it, but I'll be in N.C.  Oct. 20m thru Nov 6. Have fun!!

[John Jones]

JJ, CB... want to ride?? (No boat, just haulin down and back)
Marc

I would love to and I appreciate the offer Marc but as my schedule stands now I will be traveling to Savannah, GA for work.   :(

[Blue Agave]

Rick,
Any consideration for Veteran's day weekend Nov. 11-13?

[daniel123]

Hey Guys:

Being from Ohio, where it's getting a bit nipply already, I'd love to join you but can't afford to break away until April. That said, the wife, our 11 year old son and I will be RIGHT THERE in April on our annual Spring Break trip when we officially launch the ('72?) 170 I've been working on for more than a year. We've boated in the Pine Island area before, and camped at nearby Cayo Costa State Park for a fee, but didn't realize the were boat-accessible islands around there that you can camp on for free? We've also looking for a place to launch and then store our tow vehicle for the first week of April while we stay on North Captiva. Is that one secure place you mentioned a good one for that, and close to North Captiva? Any other sites, fishing spots we should go to?

I'll be thinking of you guys later this month...

daniel123

[Treefish]

Veteran's wknd may be good for me also, but if no change is made I may still be able to make it down for a short visit.

[RickK]

You know, Veterans day weekend would be ok for me too.  
Things to consider in Boca Grande is the farther we get into Nov the windier it'll get, the colder it'll be (maybe) and we'd be on the edge of the water being a little nipply for us southern boyz.  The northerly winds are the biggest thing though.
It might be a tough weekend for crowds too?  Not everyone gets off on Vets day though.

Hey, whatever it takes to get more people out there.  Marc I take it your BBQ is Vets day weekend?  Sorry that might screw up your availability.

I'll redo the poll - everyone please revote.

[Capt Matt]

Daniel123
send me a PM if you want some info about my back yard
Capt Matt

[flounderpounder225]

29, 29, 29, 29..... Only weekend open for me....