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    Roll Call / Information Thread, New Years Day 2010 fun run to Marco Island, FL
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    Our 4th annual New Years Day Fun Run will again be to Marco Island. We will start from the south side of the Sanibel Bridge at 11:30 AM. Lunch will be at C.J’s on the Bay in the Esplanade complex. If the weather is warm, we will eat outside on the patio surrounding the Star Bar. If coolish, they will accommodate us inside. This will be a rain or shine event. If the weather is not suitable to run down in our boats, we will jump in our cars and drive to the Esplanade. Let's hope for more of the great weather we had last year.

    If you are able to join us, post up here or let me know by phone: 239-776-0481, e mail: bobthebuilder@rogers.blackberry.net Post your questions / comments here on this thread and I will do my best to answer them.

    The run is open to all offshore boats capable of a safe 50 MPH min. cruising speed so tell your friends but please help by making sure they get this information to minimize any confusion. We need to know who all is coming, so C.J’s and the dock master can be prepared for us. It would also be helpful to pass along to them an FMO membership form. It can be found by going to www.ftmyersoffshore.org Click on Membership and download the form. First run, no obligation to join. Second run, you must like us, so time to sign up !! It can be mailed in ( preferred ) or presented at any run.
    Bob

    Route: From the Sanibel Bridge we will start behind the pace boat(s) until the yellow flag drops when we can settle into a group that suits our speed. We will head south into San Carlos Bay, past Bonita Beach, past Naples and go into Marco at Big Marco Pass. From the Marco River, turn right into the first canal ( before Snook Inn ) making our way to The Esplanade.

    Fuel / Distance: The distance from the Sanibel Bridge to Marco Island is about 45 miles each way. All boats are urged to leave with full fuel as there is no convenient fuelling along our route. 93 octane is available at the Caloosa Island Yacht Club in Goodland which is 10 miles south east of Marco and not real easy to get to. There is a fuel dock in the Marco River a quarter mile beyond the Snook Inn with 89 octane as well as Hamilton Harbor, a mile inside Gordon Pass, Naples.

    Dockage: The public dockage at The Esplanade is located along the seawall. The dock master will do his best to keep as much dockage open for us as possible but he cannot turn the public away. Some rafting will likely be required. Please do not use the slips as they are privately owned. A Tee dock was once opened for us when space ran out. Don’t be afraid to flip the dock master a few dollars to show your appreciation.

    Food: We will eat from C.J’s menu and each participant will be responsible to C.J’s for their meal / drinks.

    50 / 50 draw: At lunch we will be selling raffle tickets. 100 % of the proceeds will go into the FMO student scholarship fund. Please support your Club, and the good work we are trying to do.

    Clothing: We will have men's and ladies tee shirts and hats available bareing the new Ft. Myers Offshore logo. Men's sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL in black, white and yellow; ladies in S, M, & L in black and white and hats in black and white. Items are all priced at $22.00 each, a portion of which goes into the club's student scholarship fund.

    Communication: Inter boat communication to be on VHF channel 72. 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: Club photographer, Jay ( SOS / FMO Jayboat ) will be aboard Team PREDATOR taking running shots as we go. Feel free to run alongside for awhile and Jay will get your picture. In the interests of keeping this run affordable, FMO has decided that we will defer having the helicopter until a later date.

    Tide Info:
    Note the low tide in the morning in most areas. Can you get the boat off the lift or launch at the ramps? Something to think about in advance.


    Cape Coral Bridge : HT – 2:02 AM; LT - 11:00AM; HT - 5:36 PM
    Sanibel Bridge (Punta Rassa): LT – 7:39AM; HT - 3:20 PM; LT – 5:45PM
    Estero Bay (Little Hickory Island): LT - 7:53AM; HT – 3:23PM; LT – 5:59PM
    Naples Bay (north end): LT - 7:33AM; HT – 2:07PM; LT – 7:27PM
    Marco River: LT - 7:30AM; HT – 2:10PM; LT – 7:14 PM

    Waypoints:
    Sanibel Bridge: N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88.
    Naples: ( Gordon Pass ) N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67.
    Marco Island: N 25 58 38; W 81 46 25

    Weather / Sea Conditions: to be posted 5 days prior to event and updated daily referencing The Weather Channel as well as NOAA Marine Weather.

    Safety: Each boat Captain is required to operate his / her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for his / her crew and their safety. Familiarize yourself with BSAFE ( Boating Safety Association for Events ). Visit www.boatingsafe.org

    Contact Info:
    Bob cell: 239-776-0481 e mail: bobthebuilder@rogers.blackberry.net

    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

    Caloosa Isle Boat Sales and Service, Ft. Myers. - Certified Mercury and Yamaha Parts & Service Ph: 239 482 4511 Website: http://www.caloosaisle.com/ Contact: Tom Cullen

    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 / Naples - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website: http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/ Contact: Hans Haedelt

    Nor Tech Boats, North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470 Website: http://www.nor-techboats.com/ Contact: Terry Sobo

    NaplesImage.com , Naples - Sports photography Phone: 941 276 5650 Website: under construction Contact: Jay Nichols

    Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581 Website: http://www.sunmasterinc.com/ Contact: John Wilkinson

    West Coast Custom Cabinetry custom cabinets and tile work Phone: 239 481 8109 Website: http://www.cabinetsclosetsandtile.com/about.php Contact, Ben Payne
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    Bob
    Count me in,see you on
    new years day.
    Rick
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    Great, Rick. Registrations are coming in nicely. Frank or I will eventually post a list of boats.
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    Looking good !!
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    By size, 13 confirmed, so far

    28 Skater / funithesun / Cape Coral
    28 Velocity / Mike Markinstyne /
    30 Motion / maritime eng / Cape Coral
    36 Baja / bajarick / Cape Coral
    38 Cigarette / pasunbum / Cape Coral
    38 Cigarette / Robert Johnson / Melborn, FL
    38 Donzi ZR / Jean Malouin / ON, Canada
    38 Formula / Premier POWER / Punta Gorda, FL
    38 Fountain / Richard Gerth / Canada
    39 Velocity / Velocity Tom / Ft. Myers
    40 Fountain / Joe Tool / Ft. Myers Beach
    41 Fountain / earthwerks / Chicago
    50 Nortech / bobthebuilder / Marco Island

    2 possible, so far

    28 or 29 Active Thunder or Velocity/ dennis1009 /
    32 Fountain / Scott Long /
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    Freeze Frame Video Will Fly The Event And Post Photos New Year Day Any Questions 239-282-1987 If any one Want Any Thing Special Call Me Happy Holidays Jeff
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    Last Year Photos We will do It again in 2010 Freeze Frame FMO Event!!
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    Just want to wish everyone a merry christmas
    and a safe one. see everyone on the run.
    Rick
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    I will be there to say hi to everyone!! will have the wife and my son with me!! cant wait to see everyone!! and be in Florida
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    The run may be moved up one day
    depending on weather.Bob will post
    something on monday.
    Rick
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    Quote Originally Posted by bajarick View Post
    The run may be moved up one day
    depending on weather.Bob will post
    something on monday.
    Rick
    Thanks, Rick. Yes I will post by 6PM today whether the run takes place on Thursday or Friday. Looks like a cold front is coming thru on Friday.
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    New Years Day fun run changed to Thursday, Dec 31st.
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    The most recent weather forecasts continue to indicate a cold front arriving in SW Florida during the day Friday. With winds forecast out of the Northwest at up to 19 knots we at FMO have made a decision to move the run forward to Thursday, Dec. 31st with an 11:00 AM start from the Sanibel Bridge. Please note a change in the start time from 11:30 to 11:00 AM. We would like to be finished up by 2:30 or 3 PM at the latest so everyone can then get on with their New Years eve plans. The weather Thursday is forecast to be much better with only a slight chance of showers, light winds, seas 2 ft or less and a balmy 80 degrees. We really feel it is the right thing to do so that we can have an enjoyable day on the water. We regret any inconvenience this may cause but hope that all will understand that we have no control over the weather.
    If you can, please let me know if you are still able to attend or not so we can give CJ's an approximate head count. I will make every effort to contact those that have indicated they will be attending the run and advise them of this change.
    Thank you,
    Bob
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    rebooked Helicopter We Will Be There At 11;00 Photos will follow Freeze Frame
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    Thanks for the update Bob, see you at the dock!!
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    Weather as forecast Tuesday morning
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    Looks like Thursday was the right choice for sure.

    NOAA Marine Weather:

    Thursday...South winds 8 to 13 knots. Seas 2 feet or less. Bay and inland waters a light chop.

    Thursday Night...Southwest winds 13 to 18 knots. Seas 2 feet or less building to 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy in exposed areas. Chance of showers.

    Friday...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Slight chance of showers.

    The Weather Channel:

    Partly Cloudy High 79°F

    Precip 20% Wind: From S at 8 mph

    Max. Humidity: 77% UV Index: 4 Moderate
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder View Post
    16 boats confirmed, so far

    30 Motion / John Costello / Naples
    30 Concept / Neal / Cape Coral
    34 Fountain CC / Bill63 Ft. Myers Beach - Grosse Ile, MI
    33 Powerplay Maurice Cossairt /
    35 Formula / Rodney Law / Ft. Myers
    38 Cigarette / pasunbum / Cape Coral
    38 Formula / Premier POWER / Punta Gorda, FL
    38 Formula / Nathan Reid / Ontario
    38 Baja / Peter Olsen / Cape Coral - MI
    39 Sutphen / Bob Martin / Cape Coral
    40 Fountain / Joe Tool / Ft. Myers Beach
    41 Fountain / earthwerks / Chicago
    42 Fountain / Sam Maye / Cape Coral - ON
    43 Black Thunder / Dennis Sinacola / MI
    43 Nor Tech cat / Nick Amelio / Ft Myers
    50 Nortech / bobthebuilder / Marco Island

    1 possible, so far

    35 Baja Outlaw / Bowtye8 / Sabastian, FL

    Waiting to hear from:

    28 or 29 Active Thunder or Velocity/ dennis1009 /
    32 Fountain / Scott Long /
    38 Donzi ZR / Jean Malouin / ON, Canada
    39 Nortech CC / Terry and Mellisa Sobo / Cape Coral
    Hey Bob, U guys B safe & have fun!! Happy New Year Buddy!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrinkleface View Post
    Hey Bob, U guys B safe & have fun!! Happy New Year Buddy!!!
    Thanks, Tracy. The very best to you and Happy New Year.
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    Updated boat list at 2:15 PM Wed.
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    Updated boat list at 9:00 PM Wed.

    22 boats confirmed

    30 Concept / Neal / Cape Coral
    32 Renegade CC / Paul and Susan Perzyk / Cape Coral
    34 Fountain CC / Bill63 Ft. Myers Beach - Grosse Ile, MI
    33 Powerplay Maurice Cossairt /
    35 Formula / Rodney Law / Ft. Myers
    35 Baja Outlaw / Bowtye8 / Sabastian, FL
    36 Nor Tech cat / Brian Glass / Ontario
    38 Donzi ZR / Jean Malouin / ON, Canada
    38 Cigarette / pasunbum / Cape Coral
    38 Formula / Premier POWER / Punta Gorda, FL
    38 Donzi sport fish / Jim Haskel, NJ - Cape Coral
    38 Formula / Nathan Reid / Ontario
    38 Baja / Peter Olsen / Cape Coral - MI
    39 Nortech CC / Terry and Mellisa Sobo / Cape Coral
    39 Sutphen / Bob Martin / Cape Coral
    40 Fountain / Joe Tool / Ft. Myers Beach
    41 Fountain / earthwerks / Chicago
    42 Fountain / Sam Maye / Cape Coral - ON
    42 Fountain / no name yet / Marco Island
    42 Fountain / Tom Wilhelm / Cape Coral
    43 Nor Tech cat / Nick Amelio / Ft Myers
    50 Nortech / bobthebuilder / Marco Island
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    What a great day for our fun run. This is the Marco beachfront taken moments ago. Seas are calm. Time to go boating. Be safe everyone. See y'all at the bridge.
    Bob
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