Does anyone have the date for the toys for tot fun run in Palatka Florida

raceboat rus has posted the following on various forums here on OSO:

We are celebrating our 15th year of
THE BOATING TOYS FOR TOTS TOUR. We want to make this extra special by inviting only the very best people. That is YOU.
this year we will be hosting this most unique event at a new location .
The Crystal Cove resort in Palatka Fl.
tel [386 325 1055] Book your room early as the rooms will fill fast . https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...738LJKUe6pqTQg

Agenda for toys 4 toys tour
Dec. 4th
8;00AM registration opens
10;00 AM gather on the docks to prep for lunch run
10;30 AM briefing on lunch run
10;45 AM push off on lunch run
5-7 Pm patio meet and greet
7;30 Pm dinner then party your butt off with some of the greatest guys and girls on the river.Party at half throttle as Saturday is the BIG day.
Saturday Dec 5th
8;00 AM Registration desk opens
10;00 AM Briefing in the main hall of the Crystal Cove resort
11;30 AM start the Toy Run
the flotilla will run from the bridge in Palatka to the City Dock in Welaka, where the US marines will collect your toys and gifts.
??;30 Lunch at the Anderson's lodge
Live entertainment and a great lunch** will be the feature , and a whole lot of tall stories of boating adventures between friends.
8;30 PM Dinner banquet** at the Crystal Cove resort . With a Birthday toast and cake** to celebrate everyone B-day in December . Then party and dance all evening long. RaceBoat Rus turns 55. The evening will feature great food and drinks and festivities at full throttle fun. Live music and we will dance because we still can.
Sunday morning if you can find your way to dinning room come share a re energizing breakfast with your new friends

** are paid for by T4T event

what is the lay out of the run? how far do you actually boat? how many boats come? is there an entry fee to do this or what is the info? id like to get out of the great white north for a time this winter

Thanks

You start from the hotel and run down the river I think 20ish miles...? Looks like theres a solid number of boats planning on attending this year, I'm going for the first time and another friend coming with. No entry fee, just bring some toys. Read through this thread for some info, also some videos from past events.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...ur-2015-a.html

You gonna bring that DCB?

This is my favorite charity and I'll be donating some toys. Enjoy the run and donate lots of toys!

We are going to give this one a try this year as well.

Oh jeeze that's a heck of a drive from NY to run the boat 20 miles lol

25 miles to the friday lunch stop < 25 miles back . 25 miles to the toy drop off with lunch and 25 miles back ... the river is wide open for every type of boat . . please explore the area . Many break off and visit silver glenn springs the most beautiful springs in Fla 72 degrees year round and the water even tastes goog