Ft. Myers Offshore, Sarasota weekend, overnight run

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This past weekend I participated in the FMO (Ft. Myers Offshore) weekend run to
Sarasota in Sat, overnight at the Hyatt, and then back on Sun.

"FMO is a not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to raising funds for academic
scholarships in SW Florida to help worthy individual graduating from high school,
continue their education at institutions of higher learning including college and
university as approved by the board of Directors". Additional information
regarding FMO can be found at "http://ftmyersoffshore.com/".

Thank you Bob and the entire FMO team, for another great event. The
destination was excellent, and I understand the ride back, was on of the best
rides in memory.

It was my wife's 2nd time in this Skater, and she has never been outside of the
ICW. After 25 miles of some of the roughest harbor conditions I have been in,
with her hiding under a blanket in her seat, we traversed Boca Grande Pass. A
few 4-5 rollers, and she was still covered, but silent. A moment later we had a
mechanical problem, and I slowed way down, and turned around. She came out
and simply said "so now you can turn around?". A slower trip back 25 miles to
my lift, where the tide was now so low, it took us about 20 minutes of standing on
the bow, and pulling the boat, to get on, an out of the water.

I met a gentlemen who had flow to Sarasota in his Guflstream 450 (G4) with his
crew, I also met his stewardess. We spent about 2 hours talking about aircraft
and boats. His room was on the 8th floor overlooking the marina, so I got some
shots at a unique angle.

I have about 130 pictures, here are a few to start, many more to follow:


Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, all photos, click here


nice and calm Sun Morning



awesome place for a pool party, we HAVE to go back



reflections of NorTech



our modest accommodations



is two is better than one



through my very dirty room window



Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, all photos, click here

[Ratickle]

Nice Frank, looks to be a good turnout also....



So when is your wife's next trip?????

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Nice Frank, looks to be a good turnout also....



So when is your wife's next trip?????

Yes, great turnout. Since my wife survived the 'worst', she is considering
the Useppa Island run in March. It is kinda funny, I know alot of our folks,
and everyone at FMO knows me. My wife, who was there for 1 day, spoke
with, and knows more names, that I knew for a year.



Quite a few more pictures are up, more to follow

Here are a few from the departure. So many great boats and people. Be sure to check out all of the photos. About 100 more to come, so check back tomorrow.


Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 46 photos, click here


overview



paradise



an iconic cig, that fueled my early performance dreams



what can I say, old school race perfection



Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 46 photos, click here

[Ratickle]

Yes, great turnout. Since my wife survived the 'worst', she is considering
the Useppa Island run in March. It is kinda funny, I know alot of our folks,
and everyone at FMO knows me. My wife, who was there for 1 day, spoke
with, and knows more names, that I knew for a year.

Next time she'll probably drive though......

[bajarick]

All the work she does helping Frank keep the boat clean
she should drive it. L O L

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All the work she does helping Frank keep the boat clean
she should drive it. L O L

Rick,

Missed you!

This was the 2nd time she was in the boat, which means this was the 2nd time
she was within 500 feet of the boat. I am on my own for cleaning it.



I just finished uploading another 41 pictures.

Here a few around the docks and the Sarasota Hyatt. Another batch of about 50
to some, so check back tomorrow.


Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 87 photos, click here


overview



everyone in the pool....NOT



more speed



morning calm



Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 87 photos, click here

[Bobcat]

Nice Photos and nice hardware !!

[Ratickle]

Love the reflection shots 67300 and 67370.

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Nice Photos and nice hardware !!

Love the reflection shots 67300 and 67370.

Thanks.


Here is the final back of 37 photos. Enjoy!


Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 124 photos, click here


overview



golden powered



97 feet, and 6 engines



Ft Myers Offshore, Feb Sarasota weekend run, 124 photos, click here

[Ratickle]

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Hey Frank, put a big link to this Black Thunder in the above photo in please.....