Catalina Fun Run Returning With New Dates And Two-Night Format
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Tank, out west is your domain and I get all "roads" lead there so to speak.
But the registration page shows Newport Dunes Launch ramp as if they're leaving out of there and for helo shots.
That is if one registers for it of course.
But the registration page shows Newport Dunes Launch ramp as if they're leaving out of there and for helo shots.
That is if one registers for it of course.
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Good news for those coming from way out of town is there is a Hyatt Regency next door to the Newport Dunes Ramp for those that come the night before and stay.
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Ha! Well, guess I should read the info first huh? Looks like they changed the launch for this year. That's a tough call for us, since we'll haul down from Ventura County and Newport is another 30-45 minute tow south depending on traffic. Looks like there will be space issue at the ramp as well if too many are launching there? Also, sounds like the Heli will be doing some air shots at Catalina once you're over there. I suppose we'll still launch from Long Beach (or maybe even Marina Del Rey) Friday morning and meet everyone over at the island.
Good news for those coming from way out of town is there is a Hyatt Regency next door to the Newport Dunes Ramp for those that come the night before and stay.
Good news for those coming from way out of town is there is a Hyatt Regency next door to the Newport Dunes Ramp for those that come the night before and stay.
Looking at Avalon for our hotel on the island. Any feedback?
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The Hotels they listed are good.Aurora Hotel - Avalon
Bellanca Hotel - Avalon
Catalina Island Inn - Avalon
Hotel St. Lauren - Avalon
Metropole Hotel - Avalon
The Pavilion is probably the nicest and most centrally located hotel however (and it's not on the list). You can also look into VRBO / AIRBNB and grab a house or one of the condos that overlook the casino. Just remember, when talking about places to stay on Catalina Island think if Key west shrunk to 1/10 the size. Places are old and small and a lot of them are quirky (besides the newer condos). Which I like, but some may not.
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I'll drag Relentless down for it if I can convince Lisa that's what she wants to do for her birthday weekend. We already have flights booked for San Diego for that
weekend, but Southwest is easy to cancel. I haven't brought a boat down for that event since my first 28 Skater - Speed Racer.
weekend, but Southwest is easy to cancel. I haven't brought a boat down for that event since my first 28 Skater - Speed Racer.
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I'll drag Relentless down for it if I can convince Lisa that's what she wants to do for her birthday weekend. We already have flights booked for San Diego for that
weekend, but Southwest is easy to cancel. I haven't brought a boat down for that event since my first 28 Skater - Speed Racer.
weekend, but Southwest is easy to cancel. I haven't brought a boat down for that event since my first 28 Skater - Speed Racer.
That's some good old school SCOPE Poker Run pics right there! Those were the days. Glad to see the guys putting on the Catalina Fun Run are bringing that spirit back.
Catalina Island for the weekend? Should NOT be a hard sell Dale.
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My question is, where would you stay Thursday night if your not local? Both Hyatt and Double Tree told me Do Not roll in with a 40’ boat trailer and expect to park. I want to do this but I think I’ll watch from afar until I get a better handle on the logistics. Seems like a lot of moving parts.
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My question is, where would you stay Thursday night if your not local? Both Hyatt and Double Tree told me Do Not roll in with a 40’ boat trailer and expect to park. I want to do this but I think I’ll watch from afar until I get a better handle on the logistics. Seems like a lot of moving parts.
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