FL Aquasport Spring 2012 Gathering

[Capt Matt]

Looking forward to meeting everyone
Capt Matt

[RickK]

I think we're going to camp in the hook at Cayo Costa on Friday. Such a great "hidey hole" from the wind. (Without wind it may be a "bug hole" though) We may continue to cruise down to check out the gathering area and then come back up though.  We can reciprocate cell #s via PM Matt.
Dave and I plan on leaving here around noon and that should put us at Boca bridge at about 130-2 (have to stop for fuel - a LOT of fuel - his boat and mine) and then it's a quick 10 miles out to Cayo.
Scott said he'd meet us at Cayo a little later.

[Circle Hooked]

Rick just a thought, the no seums may eat us i alive in that hook this time of year, Foster bay might be a good place to camp.

[RickK]

Wow, we hit enter at virtually same time.
I agree that we have to be flexible on the camp site based on the bugs and we won't know about the skeeters until dusk.  The no-see-ums could be anytime.
I think we have to rendevous (sp?) somewhere though - CH68 could be a start - we'll be in range :!:

[Circle Hooked]

Well since you will be down before me the hook is as good a place any to start.

[Glock Diver]

It's about time we had one of these down near me!!   8)

Scott, I got your voicemail, thanks for calling bud!  Glad you did, because I've been so wrapped up in other sheet that I've neglected my Aquasport brothers, but I plan on being out there Saturday, especially since its basically in my back yard!  Might even camp out Fri night, will see how work goes.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's boats!  

[gran398]

It's about time we had one of these down near me!!   8)

Scott, I got your voicemail, thanks for calling bud!  Glad you did, because I've been so wrapped up in other sheet that I've neglected my Aquasport brothers, but I plan on being out there Saturday, especially since its basically in my back yard!  Might even camp out Fri night, will see how work goes.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's boats!  

Glock,

You boys have some fun! And yep, gonna crack on you a little bit...we've been missing you bud!!

Stick around man...we've been going through ammo like it was water

[Circle Hooked]

It's about time we had one of these down near me!!   8)

Scott, I got your voicemail, thanks for calling bud!  Glad you did, because I've been so wrapped up in other sheet that I've neglected my Aquasport brothers, but I plan on being out there Saturday, especially since its basically in my back yard!  Might even camp out Fri night, will see how work goes.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's boats!  

Mike, great to hear from you bud, been way to long, i was wondering if you got my message, guess you did  


Glad your gonna make it, should be fun.

[Glock Diver]

Honestly it couldn't come at a better time.  In 2 weeks I'm on vacation and taking the 225 down to Key Largo for a week of diving and spear fishing, and unfortunately I haven't had the boat out in about 6-7 weeks... So I'm due for a tune-up run to make sure everything's working 100% before the big week.  

Last time I had the boat out was spring break on Ft Myers beach. What an eventful day that was... It started with the Lani Kai booty shaking contest, a call to SeaTow around dusk, abandoning ship, and me coming back for my boat around midnight... Well, I guess it's a story for the Gathering!  


PS, Gran- I just added another piece to the collection!  SW M&P 357sig, ordered online (got a steal of a deal from CDNN sports, for $399 NIB and it included a laser for the rails!). Fun!

[seabob4]

Mike, I won't be there, but great to hear from you!!  

[Circle Hooked]

Wow Mike can't wait to hear this story.

[RickK]

Cinco de Mayo  :twisted:

[pbustle]

I wish I could make this, but I am headed down to Pine Island the 10th to do some fishing and I dont think I could get the wife to approve a trip two weekends in a row.  Leave some fish for me, and give me a report about how the fishing is when you guys get back.  I am hoping to hear there are some good Tarpon Pods swimming off the beach.

[RickK]

How'd you get the nod on going down on Mother's day Weekend?  Unless she's going with you.
It'll be a blast.

Thursday Night
Northwest winds 10 knots becoming southeast after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Friday
Southeast winds 10 knots becoming west in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Friday Night
Northwest winds 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Saturday
West winds 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Northwest winds 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.

[pbustle]

It helps to not have kids when you want to go somewhere on Mothers day weekend.  This will probably be the last time since one is on the way.  Then again, most of my buddies going have kids.  it may be that the best mothers day present is peace & quiet.