Specialized

Don,

If you take new Golden Gate exit on 75 head into 41. Make a left onto US 41 and head south about 3 miles passing the "4 corners" you will see the ramp on the left about 4 blocks further. If you miss it you will run into the Cove Inn about a block past that. IT is pretty simple. I will have my cell on all morning 239-253-4773. call me if you need further directions. That be my home ramp.

John

pashn8boater

I am going to use the boat ramp at the south end of Naples Bay. It is off of Bayshore on the east side of the bay. It is called Bayview Park. The address is 1500 Danford St, Naples, 34112. It is a Collier County public boat ramp. It is not very big ramp. I am probably pushing the limits, but, ...

I believe the boat ramp that Specialized (John) is talking about is the City of Naples Boat Ramp on 9th Ave, on the west side of the bay and close to Tin City.

I will have my cell if anyone has any questions. 239-464-9273

Terry

Bobthebuilder

I have been thinking about the 3 group starting procedure and now think it will be to confusing and will not come off as planned.
It will be simpler to have a mass start with all of us leaving at the same time. We can then settle in with a group of boats that is running a speed you find comfortable. I am planning on running at 60 MPH for the most part. I expect that there will be a group of boats that will want to run faster than that and also another group that will run slower than that.
Remember that all boats are to stop at Gordon Pass ( Naples ) where we will regroup for the run to Marco. It is planned that the helicopter will hover over Marco Pass to catch us coming single file into the river. If the helo is not in position as we approach Marco Pass then we will make another short stop until he is in position. This is important as it will Jay and Donna's last opportunity to catch your boat on film.
Bob

rchevelle71

Happy new year all, and see ya at lunch.

bowtye8

Looks like the Cape and Ft Myers may get some rain this AM. Local news is calling for 4-6's but that may be latter today and into thur.

ktrelfa

You think we have it bad check this out
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-83.0209&e=0

bajarick

Bob/Dennis,
Waiting for word of what to do for today's run.
As of now planning to put the boat in, unless something changes.
Rick & Monica

Bobthebuilder

NOAA: Small craft advisory in effect from 4 PM EST this afternoon thru Friday afternoon.

Today: South winds 5 knots becoming NW 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 - 3 ft, Bay & inland waters a light chop. Periods of rain in the morning & isolated T - storms throughout the day. Scattered showers in the afternoon.

The Weather Channel: High 75 deg. Scattered or isolated T storms
40 % chance of precip until 11 am ; then 30 % till 2 PM; then 20 % after 3 PM.
Wind 12 mph north at 11 AM; 12 mph north west at 12 PM; 13 mph north west at 2 PM. 15 mph NW at 3 PM.

This weather report supersedes any previous weather postings I have made. This is the latest at 8 AM this morning.

See you at the Sanibel Bridge. Have a good day.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

Also I have a seat or 2 open up on PREDATOR if anyone wants it.
2 of my crew have hitched a ride on a fast cat. Call me. 239 776 0481 You need to be on Marco by 9:30 AM.

Bob

FUNITHESUN

I'm waiting on the weather. Big black cloud over the cape right now.