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offshoreexcursion
09-04-2014, 09:38 PM
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Join us in beautiful Northern Michigan for our Fall Run and cook out! Rain or Shine we will enjoy one last weekend spent with fellow PowerBoaters! Mark and Ryan, "Slater Skater" have been generous enough to Provide Steaks for the Saturday party at the Harbor West Yacht Club. TC Offshore Fun Runs will provide the side dishes complimenting the grilled steaks. BYOB! Please bring your own beverages.

****Attention****
Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you will attend. In the event you cancel please update us ASAP so we can have an accurate count on the donated food. Thank you!

The fun begins Friday Night strolling the streets of Downtown TC.

SATURDAY morning the group meets just outside and to the east of Traverse City's Elmwood township boat ramp at "Red Buoy 8" in Grand Traverse West Bay Lake Michigan. 11:30am

70mph and slower boats will take off first around 11:30.
70-90mph boats will take off after.
90+mph boats will go last.

We will run as a group to a destination determined the morning of the run!

Don't forget to PACK A LUNCH on Saturday but save room for our Dinner Party!

Cook out Dinner Party Starts at 7:00pm (or after lunch around 1:30pm if the weather is bad) Talk boats and enjoy an evening at Harbor West Yacht Clubhouse and Patio. Grilled steaks, Twice Baked Potatoes and sides. BYOB!

****ATTENTION****
Please book your slip at Elmwood Marina or CenterPointe marina so you are within walking distance to Harbor West Yacht Club! Any boats over 40' please contact us so we can help arrange a slip at HWYC.

Marina's

Elmwood Township Marina and BOAT LAUNCH. Great marina to overnight but also the NICEST BOAT RAMP to launch. Trailer parking available ($10 a night or included with boat slip)
http://www.elmwoodtownshipmarina.com/

CenterPointe Marina
Great facility right next to Elmwood township boat launch.
http://www.gocenterpointemarina.com/

Indoor Storage
Premier Marine
$25 a week
http://www.premiermarineservices.net/

Trailer Parking
Auxiliary trailer parking available across the street from Elmwood Marina behind Subway

General info
http://www.traversecity.com/

Hotels
http://www.hotels.com/

Lodging and weekly rentals
http://www.homeaway.com/
http://www.vrbo.com/

Northern Michigan Craigslist Vacation Rentals
http://nmi.craigslist.org/vac/

Facebook Link
https://www.facebook.com/traversecityoffshorefunruns

Ratickle
09-05-2014, 09:38 PM
Bet you're hoping for good weather!!!! No icebergs....:sifone:

Serious News
09-10-2014, 09:12 PM
Guests as of 9/10

16 going
7 maybe
66 invited


A guest it will be hard to keep up with.

Low Altitude
September 4 at 10:11am
"John Cosker and I will be there!"

Ratickle
09-11-2014, 08:45 PM
Traverse City Weather

Saturday, Sep 20

Updated: Sep 11, 2014, 8:18pm EDT

Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Day

Partly Cloudy 71°F High

Chance of rain:10%
Wind:S at 12 mph
Humidity:72%
UV Index:4 - Moderate
Sunrise:7:27 am
Moonset:5:52 pm
Moonphase:Waning

Night
Showers 59°
Chance of rain:40%
Wind:S at 10 mph
Humidity:79%
UV Index:0 - Low
Sunset:7:44 pm
Moonrise:4:57 am
Moonphase:Waning Crescent

Ratickle
09-12-2014, 07:49 PM
If you're gonna start this thread with the Slater Skater, I have to put in my favorite picture ever of the boat.

By Pete Boden, Shoot 2 Thrill Pix, St Clair Michigan, 2014


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Serious News
09-17-2014, 11:09 PM
Traverse City
Saturday, Sep 20
Updated: Sep 17, 2014, 11:02pm EDT

A few thunderstorms possible. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Day Sep 20

Scattered T-Storms
72°F High

Chance of rain:60%
Wind:SW at 14 mph
Humidity:83%
UV Index:3 - Moderate
Sunrise:7:27 am Moonset:5:52 pm
Moonphase:Waning Crescent
Potential for severe thunderstorms

offshoreexcursion
09-18-2014, 04:32 PM
Rain or Shine we are still going to have a good time enjoying the Powerboat Themed Party! 40 Ribeye's and 15lbs of chicken breast are ready for the grill! Lets hope the weathermen are wrong like usual and it turns out to be a great day on the water! Either way see you soon!


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Ratickle
09-20-2014, 10:58 AM
Hope it clears up enough for at least a short run. How's the wind up there? Really windy here.....

Wrinkleface
09-20-2014, 06:43 PM
Hope it clears up enough for at least a short run. How's the wind up there? Really windy here.....

was not nice in Char all day!!! heavy rain this am, gray & windy pretty much all day!! yuck