Guys, please help me spread the word about West Michigan Offshore! A few guys and I had a dream of establishing an organized powerboating group in our area, and finally took the plunge right after the New Year. We’ve been working like crazy to make it happen, and am excited to announce our official launch today!

We’ll host seven events this summer, and a few during the offseason too. They range from high speed, on-the-water fun runs to low-key raft offs. We’re trying to make our events appealing to high rollers but equally accessible and welcoming to the ‘smaller fish.’

We have T-shirts, polos, and decals, and have been generously supported by several sponsors. We’re also doing a sponsorship (paid for by a donor) at this year’s Boyne Thunder poker run to help get the word out.

We’re active on Facebook, and have a solid website. Also, Jason Johnson is writing an article about our launch, which should come out sometime today.

Most importantly, the WMO board of directors will soon be choosing a charity that we’ll donate a portion of our proceeds to. This is one of our biggest focuses, and hope to make a big difference in the community.

If you’re in the area, plan to attend the April 25 kick off party. Curt Watkins’ 50 Skater will be on display, we’ll do a raffle, free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and lots of other cool stuff. Also, you should consider becoming a member.

Board members receive no compensation and are in it ONLY to benefit the West Michigan go-fast community, while giving to charity. Even if you aren’t in the area, spread the news and help us get this thing off the ground!!

This is great! Maybe with an organization the Sheriff/Coast Guard (Grand Haven) will be more accepting to the performance community. Its pathetic, I have not been to Grand Haven for 2 years because of law enforcement. Just was not worth the hassle.

They have laid off alot over the last couple of years Jeb.

For sure. It's true that they've eased up a lot (I've been in Grand Haven for three years, boating 50+ times per summer, and noise has never even been mentioned), but a couple of the board members plan to meet with the coast guard and/or sheriff to establish a good relationship right from the start. It might not help, but it's worth a shot.

Very nice and best wishes from Bob and all of us at FMO. Regional clubs like this are the way to go and I expect we will see more like this. I will look at joining and see about dragging a boat over from Ontario this summer. Lots of friends in Michigan.

Bob

Website looking great for the new West Michigan Offshore.


http://www.westmichiganoffshore.com/

Launch Party and Business Meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2015
7:00pm 10:00pm
Boatwerks Restaurant
Beginning at 7:00pm in the Boatwerk's Macatawa Room, the WMO Board of Directors will lead membership through the annual meeting. The schedule of events, by-laws, liability plan, code of conduct, and other things will be discussed.

At 8:00pm, the private WMO launch party will begin, complete with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a raffle, and a cash bar. Also, Curt Watkins 50' Skater will be displayed in the parking lot. Although membership is required for attendance at all club events, this event is open to both members and prospective (non)members.

This is the first-ever official event of WMO. Ages 21 and up only.

RSVP is not required, but is highly preferred. Please tell us you'll be attending through Facebook!

Looks like fun. Good luck with the launch of the new club.
The noise issue comes and goes, it depends on the attitude of the day. Trust me!

Good stuff!!!! Hope to get up and play with you guys this year!

Hey, what's that Thunder from Indiana doing on that Michigan site? Sounds like it's very well thought out. Great job to all those putting in the time and effort! (and I'm looking forward to winning that raffle for a new 50' Skater.....)

Thanks to Jason Johnson for this great article!

https://www.offshoreonly.com/article...higan-offshore