Toys for tot fun run
 

Does anyone have the date for the toys for tot fun run in Palatka Florida

raceboat rus has posted the following on various forums here on OSO:

We are celebrating our 15th year of
THE BOATING TOYS FOR TOTS TOUR. We want to make this extra special by inviting only the very best people. That is YOU.
this year we will be hosting this most unique event at a new location .
The Crystal Cove resort in Palatka Fl.
tel [386 325 1055] Book your room early as the rooms will fill fast . https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...738LJKUe6pqTQg

Agenda for toys 4 toys tour
Dec. 4th
8;00AM registration opens
10;00 AM gather on the docks to prep for lunch run
10;30 AM briefing on lunch run
10;45 AM push off on lunch run
5-7 Pm patio meet and greet
7;30 Pm dinner then party your butt off with some of the greatest guys and girls on the river.Party at half throttle as Saturday is the BIG day.
Saturday Dec 5th
8;00 AM Registration desk opens
10;00 AM Briefing in the main hall of the Crystal Cove resort
11;30 AM start the Toy Run
the flotilla will run from the bridge in Palatka to the City Dock in Welaka, where the US marines will collect your toys and gifts.
??;30 Lunch at the Anderson's lodge
Live entertainment and a great lunch** will be the feature , and a whole lot of tall stories of boating adventures between friends.
8;30 PM Dinner banquet** at the Crystal Cove resort . With a Birthday toast and cake** to celebrate everyone B-day in December . Then party and dance all evening long. RaceBoat Rus turns 55. The evening will feature great food and drinks and festivities at full throttle fun. Live music and we will dance because we still can.
Sunday morning if you can find your way to dinning room come share a re energizing breakfast with your new friends

** are paid for by T4T event

what is the lay out of the run? how far do you actually boat? how many boats come? is there an entry fee to do this or what is the info? id like to get out of the great white north for a time this winter

Thanks

You start from the hotel and run down the river I think 20ish miles...? Looks like theres a solid number of boats planning on attending this year, I'm going for the first time and another friend coming with. No entry fee, just bring some toys. Read through this thread for some info, also some videos from past events.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...ur-2015-a.html

You gonna bring that DCB?

This is my favorite charity and I'll be donating some toys. Enjoy the run and donate lots of toys!

We are going to give this one a try this year as well.

Oh jeeze that's a heck of a drive from NY to run the boat 20 miles lol

25 miles to the friday lunch stop < 25 miles back . 25 miles to the toy drop off with lunch and 25 miles back ... the river is wide open for every type of boat . . please explore the area . Many break off and visit silver glenn springs the most beautiful springs in Fla 72 degrees year round and the water even tastes goog

Please register at the event . the event requires registration for insurance coverage . Rus pays that. . all that you may pay for is the guest package that Include the event T shirt a waterproof box . the lunch meal the dinner meal . dozens and dozens of give-aways . and another drize given at the dock . We hope that most guests will aquire the guest packages it is a great value in prizes meals and merchandise ... We will do our best to keep price point under $99.

is this run mostly for smaller boats?

There is some talk about getting a group together Friday and run back toward Jacksonville. Lunch would probably be at Whitey's Fish Camp, great boat parking. This would be about 80 to 90 miles round trip. The reason for this lunch run is to let our Northern brothers get some last running time and get that fuel burned off.

After dropping off the toys and having lunch Saturday a group will run down to Silver Glen and take a December swim in the 72 degree water. By going to the Glen that would add about another 100 miles of round trip running time.

As Russ said the river is up to 3 miles wide and NO speed zones.

Skate,

You can do this this run in any size boat. My son has done it in Pure Platinum and had plenty of boats his size and bigger doing the run. You can also do the run in a smaller boat as the river seldom kicks up much chop. Come on up and enjoy 2 days of running your boat in fresh water and not worrying about Wake Zones. The beer is on me if you show up. Bill sr

toyz
 

what about me ?? no free beer LOL

Great thanks, ok lets see who is going.

hmmmm, im going to watch these videos :drink:

I'm down for the run south to the springs, count me in. Is Pure Platinum coming to this?

Bring it down! That boat is sick, I'd love to check it out.

we have all types of boats . we have a staggered start so that the bigger faster boats do not run over those on a smooth glide . There are no speed limits on this part of the river . but please remember that this is a tour . so please operate your boat within the limits of your ability . There is No helicopter or dive team . so be safe .. we want to see you again next year. . this is a toy collection tour , a bit sporty but you are all grown up boys and girls so act in a prudent manner . I will be the #1 fool at the party save the sillyness for then . do not let me preach any more . Welcome and thanks for the magic you guys and girls are going to make

pics from previous years...

https://youtu.be/LgOHq9y8Gvo

is there any party orrrrrr?

yes there is a party and only the best people will be there,,, you and your friends I am sure