2009 Motor City Fun Run
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2009 Motor City Fun Run
O.K. everyone….It’s Official!!!!!!!!
The 2009 Motor City Fun Run will be held on June 19 & June 20, 2009 on the Detroit River, in Detroit, Michigan...
We are still tweaking the final details and are awaiting one more approval/sign-off , but rest assured, you are gonna love it and what we have planned for you…
You said you wanted a simple, all inclusive and no cost/low cost event…
Well…now you’ve got it!!!
It was designed with all performance offshore powerboaters in mind…both Big $$$ and small $$$ and everyone in between…
But, this is just a preliminary announcement…
The official announcement will be posted on the Poker Runs, Fun Run and Events thread on OSO & SOS…
Incidentally, we are loosely organized as Can-Am Offshore…But, it is actually just a bunch of us frustrated American and Canadian OSO and SOS’ers… The name was necessary to submit proposals for donations, clearances and approvals…
More on that later…
Our primary base of operations will be Harbor Hill Marina in Detroit, Michigan. They have been so kind as to allow us to shore up, muster up and return there for an after run BBQ/Party…They have also donated some food , will allow us the use of their clubhouse (regardless of weather conditions) and will provide discounted seawall docking for those wanting to tie up overnight on Fri, Sat. or Sun.
They will also allow us to have a pre-run BBQ on the evening of Fri. June 19 as well…
They have a well stocked gas dock, ample parking, a guarded & secure launch ramp, a marine repair facility on-site (Blue water Marine) and one next door (Len's), travel hoist, Hi/Lo w/rack storage, club house, pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, showers and guest wells if needed…In addition, they can provide guarded storage of those high $$$ haulers and trailers on the marina property w/prior arrangements.
For those that are trailering in, they are located right off Jefferson and St. Jean/Connor and are a short distance from exits on either I-75 or I-94...
The Roostertail , a famous waterfront restaurant and major supporter of all things performance powerboating, has agreed to provide a pre-run breakfast on Sat. June 20th…(and hopefully help with some of the other food expenses)…
We will start the run at approx 10:00am and eventually return to Jack’s Waterfront Restaurant (Lk. St. Clair) at 11:30-12:00am, where, we will meet up and support the Vintage Offshore Group for their boat show & shine. We will depart Jack’s at 1:00pm, with some of the Vintage Offshore guys joining us (yes!!) and head down river towards Wyandotte, Mich…
Note: We are scheduled to dock-up at Jack’s (down river)…the former Bob’s Boat House, but they are in the process of installing docks and a pool, but space will be limited and we are not sure if the docks will be ready for our run…In any case, we have a Plan B and Plan C…
We will also do an “Idle-By” of the Windsor Yacht club, Lakepoint Marina and Lilly Kazillys on the Canadian side of Peche Island…to show our support for their much appreciated involvement… A strictly enforced 5mph NO WAKE ZONE!!! Just off the shipping channel…
From there, we will run back out into Lake St. Clair, then back to Harbor Hill for the BBQ/Party…
We also have a very, very special treat...designed for those of us that often feel like the "Rodney Dangerfield" of offshore powerboating…Those who aren't fortunate to own an Outerlimits, MTI or the like, etc…and never get any exposure or respect…
I guarantee that you will be “blown away“ and be as ultra-excited as I am…
You’ll have lot’s of media coverage, lot's of adrenaline, lot's of spectators and lot's respect….rest assured…
So, please, please, please, be on your best “fun run/poker run behavior…Please stay sober!!!
Unfortunately, I can’t divulge the details at this time, because we are awaiting Coast Guard (Both U.S. and Canadian) approval as we speak…
So, at this time….We're gonna need your help...
We need a roll-call response (email) of all the tentative, as well as confirmed RSVP’s as soon as possible…
Please leave us an email at [email protected] and let us know how many boats &/or how many passengers you are bringing…also let us know when you are coming and any special requests &/or arrangements…
Or, you can call Jim at 313-957-1991
BTW...If you have any access, connections, donations &/or skills that will help make this event a super-duper success, please let us know...
Looking forward to a great event and meeting boating new friends!!!!
Divenstar
The 2009 Motor City Fun Run will be held on June 19 & June 20, 2009 on the Detroit River, in Detroit, Michigan...
We are still tweaking the final details and are awaiting one more approval/sign-off , but rest assured, you are gonna love it and what we have planned for you…
You said you wanted a simple, all inclusive and no cost/low cost event…
Well…now you’ve got it!!!
It was designed with all performance offshore powerboaters in mind…both Big $$$ and small $$$ and everyone in between…
But, this is just a preliminary announcement…
The official announcement will be posted on the Poker Runs, Fun Run and Events thread on OSO & SOS…
Incidentally, we are loosely organized as Can-Am Offshore…But, it is actually just a bunch of us frustrated American and Canadian OSO and SOS’ers… The name was necessary to submit proposals for donations, clearances and approvals…
More on that later…
Our primary base of operations will be Harbor Hill Marina in Detroit, Michigan. They have been so kind as to allow us to shore up, muster up and return there for an after run BBQ/Party…They have also donated some food , will allow us the use of their clubhouse (regardless of weather conditions) and will provide discounted seawall docking for those wanting to tie up overnight on Fri, Sat. or Sun.
They will also allow us to have a pre-run BBQ on the evening of Fri. June 19 as well…
They have a well stocked gas dock, ample parking, a guarded & secure launch ramp, a marine repair facility on-site (Blue water Marine) and one next door (Len's), travel hoist, Hi/Lo w/rack storage, club house, pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, showers and guest wells if needed…In addition, they can provide guarded storage of those high $$$ haulers and trailers on the marina property w/prior arrangements.
For those that are trailering in, they are located right off Jefferson and St. Jean/Connor and are a short distance from exits on either I-75 or I-94...
The Roostertail , a famous waterfront restaurant and major supporter of all things performance powerboating, has agreed to provide a pre-run breakfast on Sat. June 20th…(and hopefully help with some of the other food expenses)…
We will start the run at approx 10:00am and eventually return to Jack’s Waterfront Restaurant (Lk. St. Clair) at 11:30-12:00am, where, we will meet up and support the Vintage Offshore Group for their boat show & shine. We will depart Jack’s at 1:00pm, with some of the Vintage Offshore guys joining us (yes!!) and head down river towards Wyandotte, Mich…
Note: We are scheduled to dock-up at Jack’s (down river)…the former Bob’s Boat House, but they are in the process of installing docks and a pool, but space will be limited and we are not sure if the docks will be ready for our run…In any case, we have a Plan B and Plan C…
We will also do an “Idle-By” of the Windsor Yacht club, Lakepoint Marina and Lilly Kazillys on the Canadian side of Peche Island…to show our support for their much appreciated involvement… A strictly enforced 5mph NO WAKE ZONE!!! Just off the shipping channel…
From there, we will run back out into Lake St. Clair, then back to Harbor Hill for the BBQ/Party…
We also have a very, very special treat...designed for those of us that often feel like the "Rodney Dangerfield" of offshore powerboating…Those who aren't fortunate to own an Outerlimits, MTI or the like, etc…and never get any exposure or respect…
I guarantee that you will be “blown away“ and be as ultra-excited as I am…
You’ll have lot’s of media coverage, lot's of adrenaline, lot's of spectators and lot's respect….rest assured…
So, please, please, please, be on your best “fun run/poker run behavior…Please stay sober!!!
Unfortunately, I can’t divulge the details at this time, because we are awaiting Coast Guard (Both U.S. and Canadian) approval as we speak…
So, at this time….We're gonna need your help...
We need a roll-call response (email) of all the tentative, as well as confirmed RSVP’s as soon as possible…
Please leave us an email at [email protected] and let us know how many boats &/or how many passengers you are bringing…also let us know when you are coming and any special requests &/or arrangements…
Or, you can call Jim at 313-957-1991
BTW...If you have any access, connections, donations &/or skills that will help make this event a super-duper success, please let us know...
Looking forward to a great event and meeting boating new friends!!!!
Divenstar
05-02-2009, 05:51 AM
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Sounds fun. I'm a long time boater (flybridge cruiser) that recently purchased a Powerquest 280. "Go fast" is a new experience for me........so, looking forward to new opportunities.
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
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Sounds fun. I'm a long time boater (flybridge cruiser) that recently purchased a Powerquest 280. "Go fast" is a new experience for me........so, looking forward to new opportunities.
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
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Ok, thanks. I need to have my wife check the calender, but I'm pretty sure that day is good for me. I'll either phone or go to the link you posted.
Laszlo: This is a neat website. I've learned quite abit from here (including your help in the PQ forum). Glad to hear you're going to be in this event. Looking forward to meeting you in person, and seeing the 37 AT!
Laszlo: This is a neat website. I've learned quite abit from here (including your help in the PQ forum). Glad to hear you're going to be in this event. Looking forward to meeting you in person, and seeing the 37 AT!
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Great to hear and looking forward to meeting up with you, hopefully there will be a good turn out. We are splashing the A/T for the LEOPA T party in Put-In-Bay next weekend.
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Sounds fun. I'm a long time boater (flybridge cruiser) that recently purchased a Powerquest 280. "Go fast" is a new experience for me........so, looking forward to new opportunities.
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
I live and boat on Lake St. Clair. More than likely; myself and my wife, and 4 guests will come. We would probably hook up with the group at the Roostertail for breakfast, go to Jack's, Back to Wyandotte, and then head home (skipping the BBQ at Harbor Hill).
Is advance registration required? Is there a registration fee? Donations requested?
As I've said, I'm a new "go faster", so, it's going to take me a little time to get used to it. What speeds do you normally run as we go to each stop? I'm sure I'll be comfortable running 40-50 with a group of boats, but as a novice I'm not sure it would be wise for me to kick it up much from there (in a group), and I don't want to lag behind. Thanks
We are looking forward to seeing you!!!
Yes, we would like for you to send us an email confirmation at [email protected]
No, there is no registration fee...But, donations are encouraged and accepted...(Dave, AB and myself are coming out of our pockets for a great deal of the fun run's expenses and we need to tip the cooks and DJ)...
Clarification: The driver's breakfast will be held at Harbor Hill, but catered by The Roostertail...
BTW...don't worry about the "F" word...
It's not as important to go Fast...
It's more important to have FUN!!!
Welcome to the event!!!
Divenstar
