MCPA Fun Run Frequently Asked Questions:

What time zone is Nashville in?
Central Standard Time

Where is the nearest hotel, are there any discounts?
We have a block of rooms available at the Hyatt Place located at 330 East Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Call and mention you are with the MCPA to receive the discounted rate. 615-826-4301.

Where can I launch my boat?
Black Jack Cove has a nice launch ramp. An alternative ramp on the Hendersonville side of the lake is Rockland Recreation Area next to Anchor High Marina. Address to the Rockland ramp is: 5 Power Plant Rd Hendersonville, TN 37075

Where can I fuel up on the water?
Black Jack Cove has regular and 93 premium octane for those who need it.

What about trailer and/or boat storage?
Black Jack Cove has plenty of parking on site where you will be allowed to keep your boat and/or trailer. Providing slips are available, there will be a fee for keeping your boat in the water overnight. If you feel more comfortable keeping your boat with you at your hotel, check with hotel personnel first. They normally are fine with it unless your taking up half the parking lot.

Where will the Friday Lunch be?
A lunch run down the Cumberland river will take place on Friday, meeting up and leaving the dam at 11am. We will lock thru, make the run down the river, tie up at riverfront park and walk up to Joe’s Crab Shack to eat. If you prefer to drive by car, the address there is: Joe’s Crab Shack 123 2nd Avenue South, Nashville TN.

Where will the Fun Run stops be?
Stops for the run will be addressed during captain meetings on 7pm Friday night and 10:15am Saturday morning (Captains MUST attend a captain’s meeting). You will receive a captain’s packet at the meeting with all information including a map with GPS coordinates for all the stops.

Where is dinner Saturday Night?
The Hendersonville VFW Post 9851, 73 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville, TN 37075-2321. Doors and bar open at 6pm, Dinner served at 7pm.

Will there be photos and video footage of the run?
Yes. Still shot pictures and HD video footage will be taken during the run. We will have a helicopter this year which always makes for good video. The video will be edited and put on DVD. Photos will be up on our website.

Check out the MCPA Fun Run info page (Click Here) for more info and link to the 2010 registration form with cost, payment info, etc.

Brandon,
I suggest you post this information in "POKER RUNS AND BOATING EVENTS" forum also.
Regards,
Steve

We are in. Looks like about 8 or 9 boats heading down from Cumberland that I know of. Could be more.

We're in, bringing two 35 Nordic's....Blackjack Cove here we come.

Come on down .........
I hope you like it hot
Best Regards,
Steve

Steve covered a lot of this but this is what I sent out to those I had e-mail addresses for this evening.

Here is a summary of some helpful info. Please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 615-417-0765 if you have any questions. Hope to see everyone Friday and/or Saturday.

Friday Lunch Run:
We’ll be meeting on the lake and locking through at 11AM or as soon thereafter that the lock is clear. We’ll be going to Joe’s Crab Shack for lunch. Even if you can’t make it by boat think about meeting us by land. Depending on time to lock through, tie up, the time may vary though.

Friday Night Meet and Greet:
Black Jack Cove. 6PM to 9PM Their website is http://www.blackjackcove.com They are at 2001 Lakeshore Dr Old Hickory TN There will be a Captains Meeting at 7PM if you want to attend at that time instead of Saturday morning. Attendance at one of the two Captain’s meetings is mandatory.

Saturday:
8AM to 10:30AM Registration at Black Jack Cove. Breakfast buffet available (price included in entry fee)
10:15AM Captains Meeting
11:00 Boats 65MPH and under depart
11:05 Boat over 65MPH depart
6PM to 12PM: Dinner and party at VFW post 9851 (73-R New Shackle Island Rd. Hendersonville TN) Doors and bar open at 6:00, Music and dinner served at 7:00. Cash Bar.

Misc Info:

Transient Slips: Black Jack does have transient slips available. Cost is $1.00/ft per night. To reserve call Black Jack 615-847-4022

Hotel Info: Hyatt Place Nashville-Northeast 330 East Main Street Hendersonville, TN 37075, USA (615) 826-4301 Group Code G-MCPB

Stops: There will be 5 stops. If you can’t or don’t want to make all 5 stops you can get your remaining cards at the dinner.
Stop 1: Barton’s Creek
Stop 2 Cherokee Marina
Stop 3 Black Jack Cove
Stop 4 Anchor High Marine
Stop 5 Drakes Creek (Mallards Point)

Raft up in Drakes Creek at Mallards Point after you make your last stop

Boat Launching: There are several good ramps nearby. Rockland Park (off Rockland Road Hendersonville), Walton Ferry Ramp (off Curtis Cross Roads Hendersonville) or ramps at Black Jack Cove as well. All have adequate parking and good water (in terms of depth). Let me know if you need anymore info on these.

The Menu (thought this was worth passing along too)
Friday Night: Egg Rolls with a Soy-Ginger Sauce, Black Eyed Pea Salsa with Fresh Tortilla Chips, Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Crowns Pinwheels, Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip, Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard

Saturday Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Apple Smoked Bacon, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Stone Ground Grits, Fruit Salad, Coffee & Water

Saturday Night: Hickory Smoked Beef Tenderloin with a wild mushroom, demi glace Grilled Chicken Breast with a lemon cream sauce, Vegetarian Pasta, Scalloped Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Yeast Rolls & Whipped Butter



Kind of long but I hope it covers everything. If it doesn’t or you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me ([email protected] or call at 615-417-0765)

Thanks
Paul Harrod

Thanks for the update Paul. We are bringing several boats from Lake Cumberland this helps. Will there be entertainment at BJC?

There goes the neighborhood

Where is everyone staying?

We have reservations at both Hyatt Place's in Nashville (opryland and Hndrsnvlle)

Trying to see where the consensus is staying and we will cancel the other one!

Yeah, I'll be there......