Info Thread / Roll Call for October 23, 2010 Fun Run to Naples Bay Resort
 

Oct. 23Rd, 2010 Fun Run to Naples Bay Resort, Naples, FL

Welcome to our season opening fun run. Participating boats should assemble at the south side of the Sanibel Bridge for an 11:00 AM departure for Naples. We will be going to Naples Bay Resort, where we will participate in the Naples Stone Crab Festival. Here is a link to some information on the Festival: http://www.explorenaples.com/brochur...?memberno=1716
Club secretary, Tom Cullen has arranged with Naples Bay Resort to receive our fleet of boats which will be on display for visitors to the Stone Crab Festival to enjoy. Thank you Tom (OSO megabyte*3).

If you are able to join us, please post up here on OSO on either this thread or e mail me at bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net. Also since this is a sanctioned club event we ask that you complete your membership application by going to www.ftmyersoffshore.org if you have not already done so.
If your boat is down for service or repair and you feel like driving to NBR and joining us for lunch, FMO club members are most welcome to do so. The address is: 1500 5th Ave; South, Naples. Remember, an FMO social membership is only $35.00 and boaters membership is $60 and covers the family. It is always very social and a good time.

Route: From the Sanibel Bridge we will run straight shot south to Naples and into Naples Bay via Gordon Pass. While we will spread out on the Gulf, we should probably re group just outside Gordon Pass and enter the ICW / Naples Bay together in single file behind the paceboat. We will have a boat parade approaching Naples as we pass by the City Docks, Pinchers Crab Shack, Tin City under the US 41 and past Bayfront before proceeding to our dockage at Naples Bay Resort.

Lunch: Rather than the usual sit down lunch there will be food tents set up by the various participating merchants / restaurants where we can purchase the foods of our choice at the Stone Crab Festival. Feel free to walk around a sample the various fare.

After Lunch: While the officially sanctioned run ends at Naples Bay Resort, a number of boats will go over to the beach at Keewaydin Island after lunch, probably around 2:30 PM. All are welcome. A great chance for our group to socialize and go for a swim.

Fuel / Distance: From the Sanibel Bridge to Gordon Pass it is about 30 miles each way. It is about another 8 miles up the Bay to Naples Bay Resort. If going down to Keewaydin Island is in your plans, that is about 15 miles south of NBR.
Most vessels will have sufficient range for this run if they are full of fuel at the start.
90 octane fuel is available at Hamilton Harbor which I believe is ethanol free.
Communications: Inter boat communication to be on VHF channel 72. Also My cell is 239-776-0481. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time waiting or looking for you. Leave a voice mail if no answer.

Pictures: Jay (OSO / FMO Jayboat) will be aboard Team PREDATOR, so make sure you come alongside for some great running shots of your boat as we head south to Naples. They will be posted on the OSO forum and eventually our website, after the run.

Tide Info:

Cape Coral ( Bridge): HT- 2:48 AM; LT- 11:04 AM; HT- 5:09 PM
Sanibel Bridge: LT- 7:43 AM; HT- 2:53 PM; LT- 6:45 PM
Naples Bay (north end) : LT- 8:04 AM; HT- 2:13 PM; LT- 8:02 PM
Marco Island: LT- 7:50 AM; HT- 2:17 PM; LT- 7:56 PM

Way-points:

Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88
Naples (Gordon Pass): N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67

Weather / Sea Conditions: To be posted 5 days prior to the event and updated daily. Referencing:

NOAA Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.ph...656&syn=gmz606

The Weather Channel: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Naples+FL+USFL0338

Safety: Each boat Captain is required to operate his / her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for the safety of the crew and their safety. Familiarize yourself with BSAFE ( Boating Safety Association for Events ). Visit www.boatingsafe.org

Contact info: Bob cell: 239-776-0481. E mail: bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net

Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:

A-1 Fuel - Serving SW Florida with all types and grades of fuel delivered to your boat dock or construction site Phone: 239 246 4777 Contact: Mike or Karen

B & C Shutters and Awnings, Ft. Myers - Hurricane protection Phone:239 738 6200 Website:http://www.bcshuttersplus.com/ Contact: Bob Martin

DoubleR Performance, ON, Canada - Nor Tech dealer and various used boat sales and Certified Mercury parts and service - Phone: 705 487 7575 Website: http://www.doublerperformance.com/ Contact: Peter Roberts

IBR Realty, Marco Island / Naples - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website:http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/ Contact: Hans Haedelt

Nor Tech Boats, North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470 Website:http://www.nor-techboats.com/ Contact: Terry Sobo

NaplesImage.com , Naples - Sports photography Phone: 941 276 5650 Website: www.naplesimage.com Contact: Jay Nichols

Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581 Website: http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: JohnWilkinson

Speedwear Designz - Sports and corporate apparel. Phone 909 476 8137 Website:http://www.speedwear.com/ Contact: Dave Thomas

Cobra Power – High performance marine engines, drives, transmissions and custom rigging. Phone: 305 893 5018 Website: http://www.CobraPower.com/ Contact: Randy Garciga

Cedar Bay Yacht Club – Marco Island, rack storage, marine mechanics, fuel, boat rentals. Phone: 239 394 9333 Website: http://www.cedarbayyachtclub.com/ Contact: Pam Watson

Shogren Performance Marine, New & used boat sales and service. Phone: 847 336 9037 Dealer for Nor Tech, Fountain and Sunsation Boats. Website: http://www.teamshogren.com/ Contact: Scott Shogren

Sounds like another great FMO trip. Amanda and I are all ready to go!

It will be great to see you again, Don and Amanda. I am aware of 4 others at this time and will pass that along to Frank who will post a list of who is coming. Hoping for 10 boats or so for this event as many boats have yet to arrive from the north. The T'giving run is shaping up to be a big one.
Bob

More complete information on the Stone Crab Festival can be found here: http://www.stonecrabfestival.org/events.php

It looks like it has been a well planned event and I am looking forward to it. Should be fun.

Bob

Revised boat list

see below

Hi Bob
Paul and Susan will be there in our thongs!
32Ft RENEGADE
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Thong sandal's of course.

He, he. Susan can wear hers but better leave your thong at home Paul ! LOL You can wear the sandals.
Frank will add you to the list as well as your friends Ross and Barb in their new Renegade.
Shaping up nicely.
See you soon,
Bob

Updated boat list

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See everyone on saturday.
Rick :boat: