Torch Lake MI boaters?
05-26-2010, 08:55 PM
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Yep, that ramp is a joke although it provides some good entertainment for spectators. I would launch at Luhrs Landing it is worth the couple bucks and the ride up the river is pretty nice.
05-27-2010, 09:23 AM
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05-27-2010, 09:57 AM
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05-27-2010, 02:46 PM
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A new dad and he still has the boat!
AWESOME!!!
AND CONGRADULATIONS TO THE NEW DAD!!!!!
OOOOH YEAH, AND THE DOCKRAGE IS A AWESOME SPECTATOR EVENT, SOMEONE SHOULD ADD A THREAD WITH DOCKRAGE VIDEOS
NOT ALOT OF 
GOING AROUND AT THE DOCK!!!!
AWESOME!!!
AND CONGRADULATIONS TO THE NEW DAD!!!!!
OOOOH YEAH, AND THE DOCKRAGE IS A AWESOME SPECTATOR EVENT, SOMEONE SHOULD ADD A THREAD WITH DOCKRAGE VIDEOS
NOT ALOT OF GOING AROUND AT THE DOCK!!!!
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05-27-2010, 05:03 PM
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Probably skip Torch this weekend and head for Elk Rapids to do some boating on Grand Traverse bay, head into Traverse, etc...
Looks like the weather will cooperate.
mb.
Looks like the weather will cooperate.
mb.
05-28-2010, 07:57 AM
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I know, By Monday everyone is going home and trying to recover
Hey I have every weekend!
Thanks for the invite and have fun and be safe!
All white 202 Chris Craft stinger named boondocker
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05-28-2010, 11:37 AM
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Here's a few shots of the Dockside restaurant/bar on the Clam River just off of Torch Lake. The water is plenty deep enough to tie off your boat here to grab a bite to eat---Obivously, it will greatly depend on how many other boats are tied off there at the time as well which can complicate manuvering as well as other traffic passing through the channel from both directions at the same time...and that current can really mess you up fast.
It's best to have a little plan, your fenders and lines ready BEFORE you get in this tight spot if you plan to tie off at the dock to eat at the restaurant. You have to be nimble or you can find yourself in a bit of a mess very quickly----The current can be a bit tricky here. Make sure you have some deck hands at the ready.
I usually drop someone off at the end of the dock first before going in---so we have somone to throw a line to once we are commited further in the channel.
Here are some photos with lots of different angles...
It's best to have a little plan, your fenders and lines ready BEFORE you get in this tight spot if you plan to tie off at the dock to eat at the restaurant. You have to be nimble or you can find yourself in a bit of a mess very quickly----The current can be a bit tricky here. Make sure you have some deck hands at the ready.
I usually drop someone off at the end of the dock first before going in---so we have somone to throw a line to once we are commited further in the channel.
Here are some photos with lots of different angles...
05-28-2010, 02:08 PM
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Yeah, a boat full of guys having a great time. I remember it looked like the timing was right (as you guys were coming in) for a great photo shot as I was trying to get some good angles of the Dockside Inn.
Last edited by KAAMA; 05-28-2010 at 02:18 PM.
