Info / roll call for FMO April 5 / 14 fun run & Cayo Costa beach “cook out”
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Info / roll call for FMO April 5 / 14 fun run & Cayo Costa beach “cook out”
Our schedule calls for us to visit Naples Bay Resort and Keewaydin Beach, however NBR has greatly raised their rates, making it no longer feasable for the club to go there. As we considered various alternatives there is a general feeling that the club very much enjoys going to the beach at Cayo Costa particularly at this time of year. So the plan is to not only have a beach day, but to get a number of charcoal grills together and barbeque up our favorite dishes on the beach. What could be better than chicken, sausage, ribs, shrimp, hot dogs or burgers nicely done on the grill. It will be everyones responsibilty to bring along their own food and grill as well as any salads, condiments and paper plates etc. Do not worry if you do not have your own grill as I expect there will be plenty there and a willingness to share. They are relatively inexpensive at Wallmart, starting at only $ 10.00. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-G...Grill/19597662 Club member Roy Frank who is our BBQ king, advises that he uses “ Kingsford Match Light Charcoal” as there is no need for lighter fluid and it does not flare up. A small bag goes a long way, he says.
Lets be sure to bring along some garbage bags and leave Cayo Costa cleaner than we found it.
So lets all get out our beach bags, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, beach sandals, and beach whatever and head out to Cayo Costa for a great day with our FMO friends.*
If you are planning on attending this event, please let me know by Thursday evening, April 3rd so we know who all is coming. You may e mail me, or post up on our event thread on OSO. Attending Captains should read this information carefully to minimize any confusion.
This event is free of charge to FMO club members so come out and have a great day on the water and at the beach with like minded powerboat enthusiasts.
Start / Finish:
Our starting point as always will be the south side of the Sanibel Bridge. Boats should assemble around 10:45 am and we will leave by 11:00 AM sharp. The completion of the fun run is on our arrival at our lunch stop, in this case Cayo Costa Beach. Boats will leave on their own accord at a time that suits them. It is common for small groups of boats to leave together for home or points eleswhere.
Route:
I will act as the pace boat in my Renegade taking the group up the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) to Cayo Costa. Any boats wanting to run offshore and meet us at Cayo Costa are welcome to do so. I expect we will arrive at Cayo Costa about 11:45 AM.
I will lead the boats the first few miles until we pass under the westerly span of the Sanibel Causeway. At that point I will lower the yellow flag and the pace boat may be passed. Everyone can set their own comfortable pace. Please be aware that the ICW can be busy and as always, we need to respect others using the waterway giving them a wide berth. Just a word of caution: I sometimes see boats “ cutting the corners” outside the marked ICW channel and causes me concern that following boats that may not have “ local knowledge” could have a deeper draft and find themselves in trouble. I would try and avoid that for the sake of any that may be visiting from outside the area and following you. Low tide is at 10:37 AM so our run will take place just after low tide, a time to be careful.
Membership information:
All vessels participating in FMO events are required to have a club membership and provide proof of insurance. Memberships are on a calendar year basis and if you have not yet renewed your membership for 2014, or are new and wanting to join the club, you may do so online. Your membership will be good until Dec 31, 2014. Just go to www.ftmyersoffshore.com and click on “Membership” where you can provide your info and pay using PayPal or alternatively download the form and mail it in. You may also join / renew at any event during the lunch stop however it saves us time if done online. There is no change in membership fees. We hear all the time what a great thing FMO has going on and it can only continue with your continued support for the Club. A current copy of your vessel insurance information should be e mailed to FMO board member Eric Belisle at [email protected] or to me at the address below and I will forward on to Eric.
Fuel / Distance:
From the Sanibel Bridge to Cayo Costa and back to the start should be about 60 miles maximum, so not a very long run. 93 octane is very difficult to find these days so please leave with a full tank if you use high octane fuel.
Food:
Lunch: As mentioned in the pre amble above we will be barbequing our own lunches. If that is too much work or you are wanting do something a bit easier, feel free to bring along your own lunch and beverages to be had at your convenience at the Cayo Costa beach stop.
Communication:
Inter boat communication will be on VHF channel 72. My cell number is 239-776-0481. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time either waiting or looking for you. Leave a voicemail if no answer.
Pictures:
Club photographer Jay Nichols (OSO Jayboat) will be aboard my Renegade capturing as many of our member boats as possible during the coarse of the day. Please be sure to come alongside for your picture, and no need to get too close with Jay’s lense capabilities.
Anyone wishing to purchase prints from Jay from this or past runs may contact him directly at: 941-276-5650 or e mail: [email protected]
As always after each run, Jay will post pictures of your boats on OSO and I will provide links via e mail so you can view them.
Tide Information:
We will have low tide on Pine Island Sound at 10:37 AM. The next high tide on the Sound is at 4:53 PM.
Waypoints:
Marco Island: N 25 58 38; W 81 46 25
Naples ( Gordon Pass): N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67
Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88
Cayo Costa beach: N 26 41 03; W 82 14 37
Weather & Sea Conditions:
To be posted on the OSO event thread, 5 days prior to the run and updated if the forecast changes, referencing The Weather Channel and NOAA.
Safety:
Each boat Captain is required to operate his vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for his / her crew and their safety.
When running in the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) please be aware that this can be a high traffic area and we ask that the boating public be given a wide berth and that the rules of the road (waterway) be adhered to.
Our next event:
This run will conclude our best season ever. Your FMO board has already been discussing some exciting new venues when our 2014 / 15 season gets started in October, including a weekend run down to the Keys. If you have thoughts on next season’s event schedule, please be sure to share them with any of the board members for consideration. The ability to handle our size of group must always be a consideration. We expect to publish next season’s schedule by August at the latest.
Contact:
Bob - cell: 239-776-0481or e mail: [email protected]
Lets be sure to bring along some garbage bags and leave Cayo Costa cleaner than we found it.
So lets all get out our beach bags, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, beach sandals, and beach whatever and head out to Cayo Costa for a great day with our FMO friends.*
If you are planning on attending this event, please let me know by Thursday evening, April 3rd so we know who all is coming. You may e mail me, or post up on our event thread on OSO. Attending Captains should read this information carefully to minimize any confusion.
This event is free of charge to FMO club members so come out and have a great day on the water and at the beach with like minded powerboat enthusiasts.
Start / Finish:
Our starting point as always will be the south side of the Sanibel Bridge. Boats should assemble around 10:45 am and we will leave by 11:00 AM sharp. The completion of the fun run is on our arrival at our lunch stop, in this case Cayo Costa Beach. Boats will leave on their own accord at a time that suits them. It is common for small groups of boats to leave together for home or points eleswhere.
Route:
I will act as the pace boat in my Renegade taking the group up the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) to Cayo Costa. Any boats wanting to run offshore and meet us at Cayo Costa are welcome to do so. I expect we will arrive at Cayo Costa about 11:45 AM.
I will lead the boats the first few miles until we pass under the westerly span of the Sanibel Causeway. At that point I will lower the yellow flag and the pace boat may be passed. Everyone can set their own comfortable pace. Please be aware that the ICW can be busy and as always, we need to respect others using the waterway giving them a wide berth. Just a word of caution: I sometimes see boats “ cutting the corners” outside the marked ICW channel and causes me concern that following boats that may not have “ local knowledge” could have a deeper draft and find themselves in trouble. I would try and avoid that for the sake of any that may be visiting from outside the area and following you. Low tide is at 10:37 AM so our run will take place just after low tide, a time to be careful.
Membership information:
All vessels participating in FMO events are required to have a club membership and provide proof of insurance. Memberships are on a calendar year basis and if you have not yet renewed your membership for 2014, or are new and wanting to join the club, you may do so online. Your membership will be good until Dec 31, 2014. Just go to www.ftmyersoffshore.com and click on “Membership” where you can provide your info and pay using PayPal or alternatively download the form and mail it in. You may also join / renew at any event during the lunch stop however it saves us time if done online. There is no change in membership fees. We hear all the time what a great thing FMO has going on and it can only continue with your continued support for the Club. A current copy of your vessel insurance information should be e mailed to FMO board member Eric Belisle at [email protected] or to me at the address below and I will forward on to Eric.
Fuel / Distance:
From the Sanibel Bridge to Cayo Costa and back to the start should be about 60 miles maximum, so not a very long run. 93 octane is very difficult to find these days so please leave with a full tank if you use high octane fuel.
Food:
Lunch: As mentioned in the pre amble above we will be barbequing our own lunches. If that is too much work or you are wanting do something a bit easier, feel free to bring along your own lunch and beverages to be had at your convenience at the Cayo Costa beach stop.
Communication:
Inter boat communication will be on VHF channel 72. My cell number is 239-776-0481. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time either waiting or looking for you. Leave a voicemail if no answer.
Pictures:
Club photographer Jay Nichols (OSO Jayboat) will be aboard my Renegade capturing as many of our member boats as possible during the coarse of the day. Please be sure to come alongside for your picture, and no need to get too close with Jay’s lense capabilities.
Anyone wishing to purchase prints from Jay from this or past runs may contact him directly at: 941-276-5650 or e mail: [email protected]
As always after each run, Jay will post pictures of your boats on OSO and I will provide links via e mail so you can view them.
Tide Information:
We will have low tide on Pine Island Sound at 10:37 AM. The next high tide on the Sound is at 4:53 PM.
Waypoints:
Marco Island: N 25 58 38; W 81 46 25
Naples ( Gordon Pass): N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67
Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88
Cayo Costa beach: N 26 41 03; W 82 14 37
Weather & Sea Conditions:
To be posted on the OSO event thread, 5 days prior to the run and updated if the forecast changes, referencing The Weather Channel and NOAA.
Safety:
Each boat Captain is required to operate his vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for his / her crew and their safety.
When running in the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) please be aware that this can be a high traffic area and we ask that the boating public be given a wide berth and that the rules of the road (waterway) be adhered to.
Our next event:
This run will conclude our best season ever. Your FMO board has already been discussing some exciting new venues when our 2014 / 15 season gets started in October, including a weekend run down to the Keys. If you have thoughts on next season’s event schedule, please be sure to share them with any of the board members for consideration. The ability to handle our size of group must always be a consideration. We expect to publish next season’s schedule by August at the latest.
Contact:
Bob - cell: 239-776-0481or e mail: [email protected]
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Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors and individual / family donors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:
Corporate sponsors:
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
Nor Tech Hi Performance Boats, 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 3581Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: JohnWilkinson
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
John Elwood, Jr Realtor - 4707 SE 9th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Cell 239-229-9904 Toll free - 877-542-1075 Fax - 239-542-7166 E mail - [email protected]
Renegade Powerboats, 1101 East 52nd St; Hialeah, FL 33013 Phone - 305-687-3700 E mail - [email protected] Contact person - Nery Website - http://www.renegadepowerboats.com/contact.cfm
Island Yacht Sales - Joe Cassel, 100 Main Street, # 3, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Ph - 239-980-0728 E mail: [email protected] Website: www.islandyachtsales.net
Statement Marine, 6101 45th Street North, Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Sales, Craig Barrie - 954-614-2591 E mail: [email protected] Factory-727-525-5235 Website: www.statementmarine.com
Page Hill Marine, 2070 Andrea Lane, Suite # 3, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Phone - 239-481-8400 also 15051 Punta Rassa Rd; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone - 239-481-6414 E mail - [email protected]
Individual & family donors:
Dave & Sue Dudek Family. Michigan / Florida
Eric & Keri Belisle, ( OSO Taxman ) Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Alec Cloke, (OSO Catastrophe) ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
John O'Neil Family, Atlanta. GA
Eddie Poirier, Pembroke, ON
Ken Jensen, Toronto, ON
Corporate sponsors:
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
Nor Tech Hi Performance Boats, 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 3581Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: JohnWilkinson
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
John Elwood, Jr Realtor - 4707 SE 9th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Cell 239-229-9904 Toll free - 877-542-1075 Fax - 239-542-7166 E mail - [email protected]
Renegade Powerboats, 1101 East 52nd St; Hialeah, FL 33013 Phone - 305-687-3700 E mail - [email protected] Contact person - Nery Website - http://www.renegadepowerboats.com/contact.cfm
Island Yacht Sales - Joe Cassel, 100 Main Street, # 3, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Ph - 239-980-0728 E mail: [email protected] Website: www.islandyachtsales.net
Statement Marine, 6101 45th Street North, Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Sales, Craig Barrie - 954-614-2591 E mail: [email protected] Factory-727-525-5235 Website: www.statementmarine.com
Page Hill Marine, 2070 Andrea Lane, Suite # 3, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Phone - 239-481-8400 also 15051 Punta Rassa Rd; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone - 239-481-6414 E mail - [email protected]
Individual & family donors:
Dave & Sue Dudek Family. Michigan / Florida
Eric & Keri Belisle, ( OSO Taxman ) Cape Coral, FL
Mr. Alec Cloke, (OSO Catastrophe) ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
John O'Neil Family, Atlanta. GA
Eddie Poirier, Pembroke, ON
Ken Jensen, Toronto, ON
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03-26-2014 | 07:11 PM
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03-27-2014 | 09:24 AM
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I will get started with a boat list in just a day or so. I'm aware of 8 boats already including 2 members east of Orlando that will be joining us for their first FMO event.
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03-28-2014 | 09:53 AM
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13 attending boats as of Saturday, March 29th:
42' Fountain / Bill Buchanan, Ft. Myers
42’ Fountain / Lou Letizia / New York
38' Donzi ZR / Rob D'Angelo / FMB & MI
38’ Donzi CC / Raymond Roberts / Cape Coral & ON
36’ Nor Tech cat / Pierre & Meghan Brousseau / Cape Coral & ON
34' Hustler / Brian & Jill Hoag / SWFL & ON
33’ Cigarette CC / Craig & Nancy Hall / Cape Coral & MD
32’ Renegade CC / Bob Barnhart, Marco Island & ON
32’ Spectre cat / Eric & Keri Belisle, Ft. Myers
32' CC Cat / Page Hill Marine / Ft. Myers
30’ Concept / Luis Rivera / Rockledge, FL
29’ Renegade / Bobby Tampa / Meritt Island, FL
28' Active Thunder / Scott Verdonck. Cape Coral
42' Fountain / Bill Buchanan, Ft. Myers
42’ Fountain / Lou Letizia / New York
38' Donzi ZR / Rob D'Angelo / FMB & MI
38’ Donzi CC / Raymond Roberts / Cape Coral & ON
36’ Nor Tech cat / Pierre & Meghan Brousseau / Cape Coral & ON
34' Hustler / Brian & Jill Hoag / SWFL & ON
33’ Cigarette CC / Craig & Nancy Hall / Cape Coral & MD
32’ Renegade CC / Bob Barnhart, Marco Island & ON
32’ Spectre cat / Eric & Keri Belisle, Ft. Myers
32' CC Cat / Page Hill Marine / Ft. Myers
30’ Concept / Luis Rivera / Rockledge, FL
29’ Renegade / Bobby Tampa / Meritt Island, FL
28' Active Thunder / Scott Verdonck. Cape Coral
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