Texas Shootout
 

Ok Guys and Gals

Texas Shootout May 2,3 2008 in Clearlake TX. 3 days of Fast Boats, Fun and warm weather!!!www.toppsboatclub.com

Come one Come all , this is located in a great area for spectators and participants alike. Braggin rights will be established for years to come. There are multiple classess for all types of boats, makes and models,,,,, even some turbines!!

Hope nto see ya there!!

Karen Patterson
Safety Director, TOPPS 2008

Karen,

Can you give us some details about stagging our boats. Water and Electricity available? Are there secure areas at Marinas or yards for us to overnight? What about ramps near the course?

Thanks

There is a secure ramp under the kemah bridge which is 400 yards from the bay. Patrolled by a cop every few mins.

They're still working out some of the details. There will be places to keep boats, trailers, etc. Keep checking attached for info.

http://www.toppsboatclub.com/

Where is Clear Lake from Austin?

Clear Lake is just southeast from Houston. About 4 hours from Austin pulling a boat. Take HWY 71 south to I10 east. Go to Houston. Go south on BW 8 west and take it around to Clear Lake. It's near NASA.

hard to see but it is just above league city on the map it is nassau bay

BW 8? How about I-10 to I-610 to I-45 South?

that would allow you to avoid the tolls.

Exactly! :D

Here's a better way. Stay off 45 through the city, it is a traffic mess, especially hauling a boat. Take I-10 to 610S or east to 225 east to 146 south or I-10 to 146 south to Kemah. Brings you right into Kemah.

Is the course on Clear lake? or in the bay? how far by water from the back side of Crystal beach? thanks

Clay if you come bring all them "Clay-Mates" with you!!!

I look forward to meeting some of you guys.

I would but it might be tough find beds for all of them to sleep in. :p

sleep??

Last I heard it will be in Galveston bay, near the kemah boardwalk. From crystal beach cut through stingarees east bay cut and go north west to ship channel. it is about a 30 minute ride.
Mark Rush

Thanks Mark, we have a house to stay at crystal beach, just didnt know if it would be very convenient. have never been in the bay. I think we would put in at a ramp close to stingaree. Rick

There are numerous ramps and facilities for boat launching, dockage and marina facilities.
The event will take place in Galveston Bay just off shore from Bay View, Rte 646. There are numerous areas to weatch including a public park from land and the spectators gallery will be Directly across from the Old HL&P Cooling water Canal. The beginning of the Run will be located just off Grand Ave and 646, if you are familiar with Clifton by the Sea or Noah's Ark, its there. The end of the course is at 646 and 24 ande 1/2 st.

Keels and Wheels event is also taking place that weekend so its going to be a doozy of a time.

We are having a detail meeting to day so more to follow.

Karen Patterson

The host Facility is The Boardwalk Hotel, Kemah Boardwalk Marina has slips there and a website # 281-334-2284. The Shouth Shore Resort and Marina has a lovely hotel as well with marina facilities. Endeavor Marine has dry stack and weekend slips available. There are numerous hotels around, Hampton, LaQuinta, Holiday Inn, Hilton. There are also some sweet bed and breakfasts in the Kemah area. Galveston boasts some wonderful resorts also. Moody ,Treemont, and The San Luis are about 20 minutes away from kemah.

There are several free standing marinas, Clear Lake Marine Center has slips for go fast and cruisers, South Shore Marina and Waterford are also available. Fuel and repair services are available on the water.

There are three large public boat ramps in the area with other numerous little guys. Water taxis will be available for the event.

www.toppsboatclub.com will get you to the site, it links there, and I will have more info later today......make it a weekend and see the keels and wheels show, enjoy the space center and the weather.

karen

4 hours from austin ????? i thought you said you were 4 hours from Chicago :D:D

Texas Outlaw challenge
 

Yes we are, fly from chicago to Bush or Hobby and drive over, 3 hour flight asnd 1 hour drive= 4 hours!!!!

Hope to see you there!

kfp

I'm sure the Texas shootout will be great, but Tickfaw is just too much fun!

You never know,The shootout could be one hell of a time(ya know how we do it in TEXAS):D. Don't get me wrong I love TF and this is one of the first years i won't be going.

By U Boy.... Tell me where you guys are gonna be hanging out, I'd like to meet some people from the board.

I'm not sure yet where we will be rafted up. We have a pretty big crew coming from Conroe. I most probably will be rafted off to a 30' luhrs.

I'm dealing with a starter issue right now so won't be out this weekend or the next 2 after that(damn bachelor party and a wedding:D:D) But will be out the 26th. Give me a shout closer to the Shootout and also poke your head in on the BS thread in the TOPPS section. I'll pm you my number. Stop me if you see me running around.I'm in a 21' yellow and red Scarab usually at wfo:)

If y'all see me tied up somewhere or out at Red Fish floating, stop by and say hi. I'm easy to find - the only Black Thunder in Texas and it's orange! Tommy

It looks like the engines won't be complete in time for the run.
We wanted to raft off and watch, but....:musik010:
John

Sucks about the Jaguar not being ready. I was looking forward to seeing it.

Joe-

Thanks! :D

John

Agreed, but of course, I'm a little biased.:D Hopefully they will get the dates sorted out for next year. I would love to attend both but can't be in two places at one time.

Great viewing from land on 646 at the big park! Hope to see you out there sometime over the weekend!

I'm sure someone will have an open seat for ya!