Lake Michigan Boat Race

[BZ]

Originally Posted by boatfreak

I sure hope we can get into MC so we are right at the party. I want to be in walking range of Matey's.

I like the way you think!!!!!!

[boatfreak]

Originally Posted by BZ

I like the way you think!!!!!!

I'm not sure I would advertise that.

[KAAMA]

Originally Posted by MrCIG

Looking forward to seeing races on Lake Michigan again. I used to go to Grand Haven and Saugatuck years ago. Always a good time.

Mark

Yeah, same here! I will probably buzz down the shoreline from St. Joseph.

Has there been any decision as to what the race course route is yet???

[milldew69]

Originally Posted by STUCK

Where is Millenium Park? Is it close to where they have the in water boat show? Ok sorry miss read the read thinking Millenium Park was in Michigan City. I'll have to keep those dates in mind.

You're exactly right. Millenium is where the boat show is. We'll be using the entire park, though. I'm Jason, by the way. I'm the guy who's bringing this race to Michigan City so anyone with questions, just go ahead and ask me.
It's awesome to hear how excited you all are about this venture. I can't wait.
I went to the World Championships in Key West in November and I think this is gonna be an amazing event. I, too, watched the boats in Grand Haven every year when I was a kid.
Again, anybody wants any info just post on here or call me at the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 219.872.5055 and ask for Jason Miller.

[milldew69]

Originally Posted by KAAMA

Yeah, same here! I will probably buzz down the shoreline from St. Joseph.

Has there been any decision as to what the race course route is yet???

SBI will be here in March and at that time we'll determine the course. John and I want the boats to come right past the lighthouse and as close to the beach as possible, so hopefully we can make that work.
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[STUCK]

That's great Jason. How were you able to get SBI interested in coming to Michigan? Maybe if all goes well then OSS will come also.

Don't know if this could happen since I'm not a memeber of the Chicago club but could they do a poker run like on that saturday and have a big event tieing the two together?

[tony manzella]

Originally Posted by STUCK

That's great Jason. How were you able to get SBI interested in coming to Michigan? Maybe if all goes well then OSS will come also.

Don't know if this could happen since I'm not a memeber of the Chicago club but could they do a poker run like on that saturday and have a big event tieing the two together?

SURE think we all could use some exposure an a few peso's VERY COOL IDEAL !!!

[milldew69]

Originally Posted by STUCK

That's great Jason. How were you able to get SBI interested in coming to Michigan? Maybe if all goes well then OSS will come also.

Don't know if this could happen since I'm not a memeber of the Chicago club but could they do a poker run like on that saturday and have a big event tieing the two together?

We're beginning to focus on bringing sporting events to LaPorte County here and our best facility is Lake Michigan. When I was a kid I went to Grand Haven every year to watch the boats so I figured I'd contact SBI to see what it would take to get a race.
They had an open date and liked what they saw in our facility here ... and they see the value of getting racing back on the Great Lakes ... so it kindof just fell together.
Pretty great deal ...
As for a poker run ... since this is our first event, we're feeling our way through the first one and have that on our plate. But once we've got one under our belt and begin preparing for next year's race, we'll definitely look into getting a poker run to precede the race, too. Good idea!

[STUCK]

That's great I'm ready for August now and I'm tired of this snow already.

[milldew69]

Originally Posted by STUCK

That's great I'm ready for August now and I'm tired of this snow already.

Me too, on both accounts.