Info / Roll Call for Sat. April 7th FMO Fun Run to Naples & Keewaydin Island
03-29-2012 | 11:21 AM
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Info / Roll Call for Sat. April 7th FMO Fun Run to Naples & Keewaydin Island
Info / Roll Call for Sat. April 7th Fun Run to “Tavern on the Bay”, Naples & Keewaydin Island
Welcome to our annual season ending Fun Run to Naples. As usual, we will assemble at the south side of the Sanibel Bridge, departing for Naples at 11:00 AM. This run in the past has been to Hamilton Harbor however this year they were unable to accomodate us. We will instead go to the “Tavern on the Bay”, in the Bayfront Complex, Naples. Dockage there will be adequate with us docking longside on the outer dock. Some rafting may be required.
If you are able to join us, please post up on the OSO event thread or e mail me at bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net. Also since this is a sanctioned club event we ask that if you are not currently a paid up member that you complete your membership application by going to www.ftmyersoffshore.org and and sumbit online, if you have not already done so. We will also have forms available at our lunch stop at the Tavern on the Bay.
If your boat is down for service or repair and you feel like driving to Tavern on the Bay and joining us for lunch, Club members are most welcome to do so. Remember a social membership is only $35.00 and boaters membership is $60 and covers the family for the entire year. It is always a good time when we get together.
Route: From the Sanibel Bridge we will run straight south to Naples, swinging in past the Naples pier and into Gordon Pass. From there we will make our way up the ICW and Naples Bay, past Tin City and under the 41 bridge. Bayfront will be directly in front of you when you come under the 41 bridge. While we will spread out on the Gulf, we will need to run single file into Gordon Pass.
Lunch: We will be ordering from the “Tavern on the Bay's” menu.
After Lunch: While the officially sanctioned run ends at Bayfront, a number of boats are planning on going over to the beach at Keewaydin Island after lunch. All are welcome. It should make for a great afternoon at the beach or just hang out!!
Fuel / Distance: From the Sanibel Bridge to Gordon Pass it is about 30 miles and then just 4 miles up Naples Bay to Bayfront. If going down to Keewaydin Island is in your plans, it is about 8 miles south of Gordon Pass via the ICW. 90 octane ethanol free fuel available at Hamilton Harbor just off the ICW near Gordon Pass.
Communications: Inter boat communication to be on VHF channel 72. Also My cell is 239-776-0481. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time waiting or looking for you. Leave a voice mail if no answer.
Pictures: On this event, Jay will be positioned on the Naples pier and will capture us as we pass by. Having a stable platform to work from will allow Jay to get some great shots of the boats. He is asking that we approach the pier from offshore on an angle ( see illustrative picture attached ) which will allow him to get a straight on shot of you, and then by swinging back offshore will allow him to capture your boat from the side. Please do not come close to the pier as there is a minimum distance that must be kept. His telephoto lens can capture you nicely from a quarter mile away. As always after each run, Jay will post his pictures up on OSO and I will provide links so you can view them on your computer. You may contact Jay directly should you wish to purchase any of the pictures. There is no obligation but it is a way to show our support for the great job Jay does for FMO. We are fortunate to have someone with his ability right here in SW Florida.
Tide Info:
PLEASE NOTE THE LOW MORNING TIDE IN ALL AREAS ! Can you launch or get your boat off the lift? Something to think about.
Punta Gorda: LT: 10:07 AM; HT: 3:48 PM; LT: 11:18 PM
Cape Coral ( CC Bridge): LT: 10:42 AM; HT: 3:49 PM; LT: 11:52 PM
Sanibel Bridge ( Punta Rassa ) : LT: 7:21 AM; HT: 1:33 PM; LT: 8:31PM
Naples Bay (north end) : LT: 8:13 AM; HT: 1:37 PM; LT: 8:50 PM
Marco Island: LT: 8:08 AM; HT: 1:50 PM; LT: 8:41 PM
Waypoints:
Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88
Naples (Gordon Pass): N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67
Weather / Sea Conditions: To be posted 5 days prior to the event and updated daily. Referencing: NOAA Marine Weather and The Weather Channel
Safety: Each boat Captain is required to operate his / her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for the safety of the crew and their safety.
Contact info: Bob cell: 239-776-0481. E mail: bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net or bobbarnhart1(at)gmail.com
Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:
A-1 Fuel - Serving SW Florida with all types and grades of fuel delivered to your boat dock or construction site Phone: 239 246 4777 Contact: Mike or Karen
B & C Shutters and Awnings, Ft. Myers - Hurricane protection Phone:239 738 6200 Website: http://www.bcshuttersplus.com/ Contact: Bob Martin
DoubleR Performance, ON, Canada - Nor Tech dealer and various used boat sales and Certified Mercury parts and service - Phone: 705 487 7575 Website: http://www.doublerperformance.com/ Contact: Peter Roberts
IBR Realty, Marco Island - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website: http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/ Contact: Hans Haedelt
North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470 Website: http://www.nor-techboats.com/ Contact: Terry Sobo
NaplesImage, Naples – Hi Performance Photography Phone: 941 276 5650 e mail [email protected] Contact: Jay Nichols
Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581 Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: JohnWilkinson
Speedwear- Sports and corporate apparel. Phone 909 476 8137 Website:http://www.speedwear.com/ Contact: Dave Thomas
Cobra Power – High performance marine engines, drives, transmissions and custom rigging. Phone: 305 893 5018 Website:http://www.CobraPower.com/ Contact: Randy Garciga
Pelican Pier Marina, Marco Island Fuel conveniently located in the Marco River a quarter mile past the Snook Inn. Contact: Chris Hadraba Phone: 239 389 2628
Pier 57, Waukegan, IL Phone: 847 336 9037 New & Used Boat Sales, Mercury Certified Service Department. Phone: 847 336 9037 Dealer for Cigarette, MTI & Checkmate. Website: www.Pier57.com Contact: Scott Sjogren
Mr. Eric Belisle, (OSO Taxman ) Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Alec Cloke, (OSO Catastrophe) ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Dan Davies, (OSO Earthwerks) Chicago, IL, Marco Island, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
Welcome to our annual season ending Fun Run to Naples. As usual, we will assemble at the south side of the Sanibel Bridge, departing for Naples at 11:00 AM. This run in the past has been to Hamilton Harbor however this year they were unable to accomodate us. We will instead go to the “Tavern on the Bay”, in the Bayfront Complex, Naples. Dockage there will be adequate with us docking longside on the outer dock. Some rafting may be required.
If you are able to join us, please post up on the OSO event thread or e mail me at bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net. Also since this is a sanctioned club event we ask that if you are not currently a paid up member that you complete your membership application by going to www.ftmyersoffshore.org and and sumbit online, if you have not already done so. We will also have forms available at our lunch stop at the Tavern on the Bay.
If your boat is down for service or repair and you feel like driving to Tavern on the Bay and joining us for lunch, Club members are most welcome to do so. Remember a social membership is only $35.00 and boaters membership is $60 and covers the family for the entire year. It is always a good time when we get together.
Route: From the Sanibel Bridge we will run straight south to Naples, swinging in past the Naples pier and into Gordon Pass. From there we will make our way up the ICW and Naples Bay, past Tin City and under the 41 bridge. Bayfront will be directly in front of you when you come under the 41 bridge. While we will spread out on the Gulf, we will need to run single file into Gordon Pass.
Lunch: We will be ordering from the “Tavern on the Bay's” menu.
After Lunch: While the officially sanctioned run ends at Bayfront, a number of boats are planning on going over to the beach at Keewaydin Island after lunch. All are welcome. It should make for a great afternoon at the beach or just hang out!!
Fuel / Distance: From the Sanibel Bridge to Gordon Pass it is about 30 miles and then just 4 miles up Naples Bay to Bayfront. If going down to Keewaydin Island is in your plans, it is about 8 miles south of Gordon Pass via the ICW. 90 octane ethanol free fuel available at Hamilton Harbor just off the ICW near Gordon Pass.
Communications: Inter boat communication to be on VHF channel 72. Also My cell is 239-776-0481. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time waiting or looking for you. Leave a voice mail if no answer.
Pictures: On this event, Jay will be positioned on the Naples pier and will capture us as we pass by. Having a stable platform to work from will allow Jay to get some great shots of the boats. He is asking that we approach the pier from offshore on an angle ( see illustrative picture attached ) which will allow him to get a straight on shot of you, and then by swinging back offshore will allow him to capture your boat from the side. Please do not come close to the pier as there is a minimum distance that must be kept. His telephoto lens can capture you nicely from a quarter mile away. As always after each run, Jay will post his pictures up on OSO and I will provide links so you can view them on your computer. You may contact Jay directly should you wish to purchase any of the pictures. There is no obligation but it is a way to show our support for the great job Jay does for FMO. We are fortunate to have someone with his ability right here in SW Florida.
Tide Info:
PLEASE NOTE THE LOW MORNING TIDE IN ALL AREAS ! Can you launch or get your boat off the lift? Something to think about.
Punta Gorda: LT: 10:07 AM; HT: 3:48 PM; LT: 11:18 PM
Cape Coral ( CC Bridge): LT: 10:42 AM; HT: 3:49 PM; LT: 11:52 PM
Sanibel Bridge ( Punta Rassa ) : LT: 7:21 AM; HT: 1:33 PM; LT: 8:31PM
Naples Bay (north end) : LT: 8:13 AM; HT: 1:37 PM; LT: 8:50 PM
Marco Island: LT: 8:08 AM; HT: 1:50 PM; LT: 8:41 PM
Waypoints:
Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88
Naples (Gordon Pass): N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67
Weather / Sea Conditions: To be posted 5 days prior to the event and updated daily. Referencing: NOAA Marine Weather and The Weather Channel
Safety: Each boat Captain is required to operate his / her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for the safety of the crew and their safety.
Contact info: Bob cell: 239-776-0481. E mail: bobthebuilder(at)rogers.blackberry.net or bobbarnhart1(at)gmail.com
Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:
A-1 Fuel - Serving SW Florida with all types and grades of fuel delivered to your boat dock or construction site Phone: 239 246 4777 Contact: Mike or Karen
B & C Shutters and Awnings, Ft. Myers - Hurricane protection Phone:239 738 6200 Website: http://www.bcshuttersplus.com/ Contact: Bob Martin
DoubleR Performance, ON, Canada - Nor Tech dealer and various used boat sales and Certified Mercury parts and service - Phone: 705 487 7575 Website: http://www.doublerperformance.com/ Contact: Peter Roberts
IBR Realty, Marco Island - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website: http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/ Contact: Hans Haedelt
North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470 Website: http://www.nor-techboats.com/ Contact: Terry Sobo
NaplesImage, Naples – Hi Performance Photography Phone: 941 276 5650 e mail [email protected] Contact: Jay Nichols
Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581 Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: JohnWilkinson
Speedwear- Sports and corporate apparel. Phone 909 476 8137 Website:http://www.speedwear.com/ Contact: Dave Thomas
Cobra Power – High performance marine engines, drives, transmissions and custom rigging. Phone: 305 893 5018 Website:http://www.CobraPower.com/ Contact: Randy Garciga
Pelican Pier Marina, Marco Island Fuel conveniently located in the Marco River a quarter mile past the Snook Inn. Contact: Chris Hadraba Phone: 239 389 2628
Pier 57, Waukegan, IL Phone: 847 336 9037 New & Used Boat Sales, Mercury Certified Service Department. Phone: 847 336 9037 Dealer for Cigarette, MTI & Checkmate. Website: www.Pier57.com Contact: Scott Sjogren
Mr. Eric Belisle, (OSO Taxman ) Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Alec Cloke, (OSO Catastrophe) ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Dan Davies, (OSO Earthwerks) Chicago, IL, Marco Island, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
Last edited by Bobthebuilder; 03-29-2012 at 06:49 PM.
03-29-2012 | 11:41 AM
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Hi Bob,
I am suppose to pick up my new Renegade tomorrow and if that happens I will
be the first ont at the Sanibel Bridge on Sat. April 7th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should have 4 in the boat..
See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul and Sue Perzyk
32ft Renegade
I am suppose to pick up my new Renegade tomorrow and if that happens I will
be the first ont at the Sanibel Bridge on Sat. April 7th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should have 4 in the boat..
See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul and Sue Perzyk
32ft Renegade
03-29-2012 | 11:47 AM
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We should be moved into our new house on Friday April 6th, And then we will be able to make this run! Looking forward to being back on the water! Its been 6 weeks since we have been on the Motion and I am going thur withdrawls! See you all at the bridge!
03-29-2012 | 01:43 PM
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Congrats on the new boat, Paul. We are all anxious to see it. Glad to see Don, Eric, Vic, Bill and others will all be making this run. Always a fun time to go to Naples and down to the beach at Keewaydin Island.
Count us in..... Last run before heading back North........
