Orange Beach Update

[AugiePensa]

Me and Smitty have been talking and Louie The Rigger got a kick outta it but we're thinking The Bering Sea! Even Ron likes the idea.

[Wazzup Racing]

I honestly thought you guys would be happy not to run Eight races. BUT...........if you really want to.........Ocean, October? Hold on to your lug nutz.

[skaterdave]

damn smitty, OC in october? BBBRRRRRRRRRR

[Next Generation]

Ocean City MD??????

[AugiePensa]

damn smitty, OC in october? BBBRRRRRRRRRR

Just think how good the engines will run

[phragle]

This just in from OPA Medical and Safety....

Do to the likelyhood of big air running Ocean City in October, all non-canopy boats will require parachutes be worn in addition to life vests. White will be an acceptable color, but bright colors are preferred as they will look better on television.

[Louietherigger]

Yeah Bering Sea sounds good! Or has anyone looked into Washington state or Alaska? lol I'm sure Time Bandit knows some folks over there! Fresh king crabs yummy.

[heater63]

Destin,Destin,Destin

[MANITIE]

Its good to have connections...
the course has been picked...

Time: Oct
Place: Columbia River, WA
Course...

Start finish boat:

[MANITIE]

Turn 1:

[MANITIE]

Turn 2

[MANITIE]

Turn 3...they said it gets a little ruff in that turn

[MANITIE]

Turn 4 you go into the calm section and then back out to the ruff stuff

[Ratickle]

Live din Portland area for 37 years. I've gone over the bar when the Coast Guard said 40+ footers.... (Lucky to have made it)


Are you from there?

[Wanted Racing]

The ocean here is still warmer in october than it was in may, don't be a bunch of puss_'s.

[MANITIE]

Live din Portland area for 37 years. I've gone over the bar when the Coast Guard said 40+ footers.... (Lucky to have made it)


Are you from there?

No...just talked to some C.G. guys that ran boats out there...they said it is sick...but the best place to train

[fantastixvoyage]

Two words....Grand Haven!


As much as i HATE their noise ordinances on a typical wkend they totally openend their doors for the Smoke on the Water poker run and the APBA races back in the day.

Make it happen! Lake Michigan can can get HUGE out there, nice public beach, plenty of dock space and hotel rooms, fun bars...ok maybe a bit cold in Oct

Its a Coast Guard town too so maybe Gino could work his magic. If not this year, keep it in mind for a future race site.

[MANITIE]

Two words....Grand Haven!


As much as i HATE their noise ordinances on a typical wkend they totally openend their doors for the Smoke on the Water poker run and the APBA races back in the day.

Make it happen! Lake Michigan can can get HUGE out there, nice public beach, plenty of dock space and hotel rooms, fun bars...ok maybe a bit cold in Oct

Its a Coast Guard town too so maybe Gino could work his magic. If not this year, keep it in mind for a future race site.

I had a ball racing there years back....great town...great support...so great I missed my flight out the next morning....

[Ratickle]

Grand Haven is awesome. May be the Smoke on the Water guys would be interested in put on a race.

Do you Seriously want it checked?

[AugiePensa]

Guy's...and ladies, the good people of Lake Of The Ozarks, Mo have been in talks with us at OPA and they are trying to fit us in for a Worlds on short notice. I think they would like to hear "Thanks" Maybe? Everyone wants to race an ocean race in October until an Iceberg comes floating by...Remember, we had a beautiful site...Orange Beach, Al.,they now have oil floating in the Gulf where you would be racing! Don't think so, OPA's first concern is your safety. Just a thought, these people are trying for "You"! Most don't realize what it takes to put on an event, and in short notice, how much bull$hit ya gotta listen to and there is ALWAYS someone who knows more that you and what your doing. Ask anyone who puts on an event, whether it's a race or poker run... so in closing all I gotta say is We, "OPA" called them, to help put on a race for "You".