~> 3rd Annual Birds on the Bay Formula Rendezvous - NJ
 

Well, here it is....... the 3rd Annual Birds on the Bay Formula Rendezvous on the Barnegat Bay!!! Date has been set for September 1st 11:00AM with a rain date September 2nd.

This year you have the option to join the raft-up or anchor nearby and make your way over to the party! Remember to bring all your supplies; food, drinks, rafts, sunscreen etc!

Check out pics from our previous years rendezvous...

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2nd Annual https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4352569&type=3

Please rsvp on here and shoot an email to [email protected] if you would like any more info. There are plenty of local accommodations for people who would like to make the travels and stay over night.

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We atended the first two, we might as well make it 3 for 3.

These events really are a good time. Although it's usually the same group every year, you do get a few new faces every year.

would love to do this but have a wedding, might try next year, is always labor day weekend?

Looks like it's going to be the usual 6 or 7 boats.

A little negativity? I might be able to make it but there is talk of an AC fun run around Labor day weekend so have to see.
You going up to Comstock this weekend?

88242LS - we usually have it in July but this year we waited til after aquapalooza and other events at tices.

We are at 8 so far Brian....

Nah... just trying to spark some interest, that's all Tim. There are a lot of Formula's in the NJ area. We see them every weekend. It's funny whenever it's rough out on the bay it seems like the only boats I see running out there are Formula's. I know not everyone is on OSO, but for the amount of Formula owners that are in the area just thought we'd have more interest after 3 years of this.

Tim does the NJPPC still do their Tices raft up? I haven't seen or heard anything about it the past few years.

They have not done that in about 3 or four years. I go up there a lot rafted up with some people a couple of weeks ago after the AC fun run. If it stops raining every Sat could be out more. Probably going to AC tomorrow.

Up to 11 boats RSVP'd- New and older PCs, Fastechs and Sun/Super Sports....

Here are some pics of this past weekend of Formula Owners Of New Jersey. Its a typical Sunday for us!

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Bumpin this to the front!

Friday can't get here fast enough. Hope to launch Friday night be out early Saturday morning.

Where are we pre-rendezvous'n on Friday night? Captains Inn or Latititudes like last year????

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I have 2 questions that may also be of interest to others.
First, where is the best launch ramp in that area for trailered boats?
Second, when rafting up how do you prevent damage to the Flagship paint pattern on the SS boats?
The reason I ask the second question is that my boat sustained some clearcoat scuffing while docked only for a few days and the fenders had Polyform cloth covers. Possibly the covers are the problem.

Hey there, both good questions.

1. RAMPS : There are several ramps local that you can easily ramp ANY size boat you are trailering.

Southwinds on the Forked River has the closest ramp to Tices however for the long boats it can be a trick to get out of the ramp area if there's boat traffic or wind because of how the gas dock is. Thats really the only negative. On location there's a dock store, plenty of slips for transient parking, a restaurant and beach bar. http://marinaatsouthwinds.com/home.php

A friend (splitdecision) actually turned me onto going to the Lacey Elks Lodge on the Forked River. It has a very long ramp that usually is good for any boat during mean to high tides. The place is very laid back for truck/trailer parking. Here's the address 900 Beach Blvd Forked River, NJ 08731.

There's a few others that I have used but with my 26PC I feel more comfortable with the other 2. There's Townsends Marina (has nasty drop off), Ricks Marina (used once on a good tide had no real issues). There's a free ramp too but that's mostly for smaller vessels.


2. BOAT SAFETY : We do not want anyone to subject their boat to any kind of damage while rafted up to others during the day. Everyone is responsible of their own boat and we expect everyone to keep an eye out for each other. We had several boats with Imron sides rafted up over the past 2 years' events and the owners of those boats usually have a felt/furry jacket that goes over the fenders. You also have the option to anchor real close if you so choose but we don't want anyone to be excluded from the fun!

If you have any questions or want more info of the area let me know on here or email [email protected]. We have had people attend from Hudson Area that stayed in the area also.

My plan is to do some cleaning and waxing into Friday evening. Depending on the time I can leave work on Friday, hoping for a 1:00pm departure, will determine if I can attend any pre-rendezvous events.

We are leaning towards a Captain's Inn Pre-Rendezvous on Friday evening. I'm going to make a few calls tomorrow. Brian no excuses boat looks amazing git r dun and be ready!

I.D.C.E.: Thank you for the great info, especially your insight on the ramps. No question that all ramps are not created equal and some are just horrible!
I see that you tie off to pilings when docking and use no fenders. I'm unfamiliar with this technique. I'm used to tying to dock cleats while using fenders on the side with the cleats. I'll have to find out how to do this and see if I have the correct lines.
Thanks again for your kind reply to my questions.

That is at a restaurant/beach bar by us. Its usually calm and when you tie up the way you see in pics theres no way for the boat to come in contact with anything. A good thing about these Rendezvous we are all around to help each other and are willing to share our experience with people.

As far as lines go, for pilings, you need 5 total lines. Two off the front, two off the stern, and one more for a spring to keep you from drifting back.

As I.D.C.E said we're always willing to help another boater, especially a fellow Formula owner out. Hopefully it won't deter you from joining in the weekends events.

A bunch of us have gotten to become a pretty tight knit crew over the past 3 years and it all started from a simple little raft up. We always look forward to meeting fellow boaters, sharing stories, and just hanging out on our boats.

What time are you going to be there till? My engine is supposed to be back in a running tomorrow, if I get it Friday night time is not a problem. But if I have to go pick it up on Sat won't be there till later.

Know I'm not a regular with this group but I will try to make it.

Friday night, the eve of a 3 day holiday weekend. I'm throwing my watch in the water. If you see a bunch of Formula's docked outside, you'll know we're still there, come on in.

Our paths have crossed several times over the years Tim, we're a pretty easy group to get along with. Maybe not all, but one of us is out on the bay at least every weekend pretty much. Hope you get running again, there will be plenty of room on Saturday for anyone to join in the fun.

Hope that you guys have a great weekend. It was nice to meet you in AC back in June. If any of you can make it to Chesapeake Bay, we're having our Rendezvous on September 14-16.

Chuck it was nice to put the name to face and it was cool to see the batboat. Im not sure if i will be able to make the trip down in a few weeks I will have to look over our schedules but next weekend we are doing an AC run and staying over Saturday night. So we will be checking out the boat show and what not.

Friday night is our "Pre-Rendezvous" at the Captains Inn on the Forked River 7PM. What better way to kick off the Rendezvous and Labor Day Weekend! Plus a Blue Moon??? It's going to be a nice night cruise!

Saturday 11am is the Rendezvous over at the niche at Tices Shoal. The exact coordinates to the Rendezvous location are as follows...

Latitude 39.823089 ; Longitude -74.094898 or 39N 49' 23.1204" / 74W 5' 41.6328"

If you are coming either day give us a heads up at [email protected]


JERSEY Formula Owners know how to have a good time! See ya on the waters!

I.D.C.E's so excited he's posting everything twice!

Oversight fixed.... whoops.

I.D.C.E. Thanks for answering my questions about the meet. I'd love to go but, today as I was sitting waiting for a light to change, a female (I was going to describe her differently with many expletives) driver in her new Toyota slammed into the back of my Mustang GT. Minor damage to my neck, shoulders and the bumper of my car.
I'm not going to be feeling good enough, understandably, to attend your meet. I hope that everyone that goes has a great time since the weather looks to be exceptional. Maybe next year. On top of the whole mess, today is my 43rd wedding anniversary. Unbelievable!

I was heading up, mile or so from the Surf city ramp and had an impeller grenade, spent the rest of the day flushing hoses. Maybe next year for some reason I can never make this.

Well to all that did make it, as every year it was a blast! Lots of stories shared and good times had! We had amazing weather in Jersey today for this event.

Here's a link to the photo gallery of our day....

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looks like it was a blast

Congratulations on a great turn-out. Looks like a VERY fun day!

It was a great time, everything went very smoothly and as planned. Weather was on our side on Saturday despite Sun and Mon being wash outs.