2009 Nor Tech 5000 Diesel; 2009 Donzi 38ZR; 2004 Formula 292
Information Thread Re: Thanksgiving Fun Run Sat Nov 25/06 - Route, Fuel, Food, Etc.
To save sifting thru the complete Thanksgiving Fun Run Thread I have started a new thread containing info to help each Captain/Crew that will be making the run.
Route / Distance:
From the Sanibel Bridge it will be about 30 miles south to our rendezvous point at Gordon Pass, Naples. This is where SMITHBOY [ aboard capnates' 38 Top Gun - Merlin ] and I will meet the group. From there , 15 miles south to Marco and then another 25 miles via offshore route to Everglades City for a total of 70 miles. On the way back north after lunch, it will be 10 miles less as the tide will be up and and we will take a shortcut thru the backwaters of Marco Island.
We will leave Gordon Pass at 11:15 sharp for Everglades City. Boats should start to meet around 11 AM . Some of the Cape Coral/Ft Myers/FMB/Bonita boats may want to run together to Gordon Pass. Possibly 2 groups - fast group and not quite so fast group. No one gets left behind !
Fuel:
Everyone should leave with full fuel as there are no convenient marinas along the way. Since there is no 93 octane fuel in Everglades City I have arranged for Quickfuel to send us a tanker to refuel while we are having lunch. Please take advantage of this as it will save us a lot of time and avoid us jamming up a fuel dock. This way we will be ready to go after lunch. 93 octane is $ 3.13 a gal. [ slightly less than the $ 3.14 being charged at Calusa Island Marina in Goodland]. 89 octane will also be available for those that need it.
Last edited by Bobthebuilder : 11-21-2006 at 11:11 PM.
Reason: additional info added
2009 Nor Tech 5000 Diesel; 2009 Donzi 38ZR; 2004 Formula 292
Re: Information Thread Re: Thanksgiving Fun Run Sat Nov 25/06 - Route, Fuel, Food, Etc.
Food:
Our lunch stop will be the historic Everglades Rod and Gun Club in Everglades City. Take a little time to browse the interesting pictures and stuffed animals in the lobby. To make things quicker and easier for them and us, Patty has given us a choice from a limited menu.
For $ 19.95per person which includes tax and tip we can choose from:
Fish Sandwich [ fried or broiled ] with frech fries & cole slaw
Shrimp Salad or SS Sandwich w fries & cole slaw
Chicken Caesar or Chicken Sandwich w fries & cole slaw
Beverage: soda/coffee/tea/lemonade
If you have special dietary needs , I'm sure they will accomodate you.
After Lunch:
We should be in a position to head out around 2:30 PM. The original plan was to go to the Esplande on Marco but time may require that we leave that for another time. With the distance some are travelling and darkness setting in earlier now, I think we will head back to Marco and ponts north from there. Some of us locals may swing by Keywaydin and check out the action there before calling it a day.
Safety:
Each Captain is required to operate his/her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for their safety. Familiarize yourself with BSAFE [ Boating Safety Association for Events ]. Visit www.boatingsafe.org
Should you require any additional information please feel free to contact me thru my OSO contact info or cell: 239 776 0481 or e mail: bobthebuilder@rogers.blackberry.net
Re: Information Thread Re: Thanksgiving Fun Run Sat Nov 25/06 - Route, Fuel, Food, Etc.
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