8/3 Itinerary

[BADFISH II]

What's up everyone? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif It's Friday, I'm happy, and only 1 week left. Here's the Itinerary.

Vegas group:
Meet at the fiesta @ 7:30
Launch at Willow @ 9
Cruise down to check out Owl Cove, goof off a bit, jump in the water, snap the first silver open

CA/Havasu group:
Havasu Dreamin/RL, I'm leaving you to organize when and where to launch, can you post that info here?

Everyone:
Tie up at owl cove 11:30 to 12, snap the second silver open http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif , I go pick up Fernando at Willow at 12, and cruise back.
12:30-3 or 3:30, group and individual photo's, 3rd and 4th silver's snapped http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
3 or 3:30 - cruise to Hoover dam, hang out, start a flotilla, snap another silver http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
5 :30, You're on your own! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

Should be a blast!!!

Later

G

[kc0000]

Katherine's Landing Group:
- Meet at the "no-wake" markers before 8:30, depart at 8:30.
- FRS Channel 11
- Marine Channel 69

KC

[duckbutter]

Greg your definetly not snapping the silvers fast enough. It sounds like you guys are going to have a blast. Wish I had a boat to be with you. Good luck and have fun http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

DT

[RUNNIN A FEVER]

LM1 - Does Hot Boat want and info on the members in attendence? Names, Location, Boats, etc?

[kevnmcd]

I agree with duckbutter....those silvers definately need to snap quicker than that. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

Come on now, my ratio is 2:1 anyway, so one means two and so on and so on http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Hot boat may want that info. I'm thinking of passing around a clipboard for people to fill out the vitals, I'll find out if that's necessary. I do know they want each boat type, length, year, etc, the basics.

[digginfordollars]

Let's definately get that silver count up! Hey duckbutter, why don't you catch a ride with someone? I'm sure there are plenty of extra seats.

[BADFISH II]

yeah doug, your brother and christina are going! bring your boat out http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rude]

duckbutter, D4$ is right! catch a ride with someone, no reason to sit this thing out just 'cause your boatless at the moment.

[RiverLife]

DUDE, you have to go BACK to Willow to pick up Fernando!? I'm guessing he's in LV? If you are back to Willow by 12 then you'll get back to Owl by 12:30, if you leave Owl at 12 to get him you'll be back by about 1:00. Then go back again to Willow!!!!! to drop him off and hit up the dam. DAMN, that's a lot of boating.

Anyway.............

Cottonwood Crew:

- line up in the "prep-lane" at 9:00 and launch (also a good time to reserve a slip if you plan on staying over night)
- group up just outside the no wake buoy after everyone is in the water (about 9:30) and caravan to Owl Cove.

*** if you miss the "launch party" (or don't want to launch that early) hang a left out of Cottonwood Marina, head toward Hoover about 15 min. and look for big group of boats on the right. ***

[STV_Keith]

I can't believe some of your are going to put in at Katherines. I went there today...terrible! The line took 20 minutes to go through, at 8am!

Next, the waves were huge! Umteen million friggin lake lice EVERYWHERE. It was white capping just outside of the no wake bouys.

Stayed long enough to hook up with Party Cat from OP6 and sample the Tri Tip cooked on his barbie, then pulled the boat out and went to Park Moabi and hooked up with Waterndog (aka Sausage Boy). Had a good time down there and the water was much better.

[BADFISH II]

Actually I need a volunteer to pick him up. I realized I don't think it would be smart for me to do it because I've got 6 of us total, and the dog. Not good for his camera equip.

The deal is I need a volunteer to pick up Fernando Escovar at Willow at 12, and bring him to the group. Any interested? I'm not sure how much equip he will have, but we certainly want to make sure that's high and dry and no chance of it getting wet.

[digginfordollars]

No problem picking him up. I'm not the biggest or the fastest, but I have plenty of room and the ride is dry.

[kc0000]

Yesterday was nasty on Havasu... no white caps but plenty of ait time!

I hope that things calm down for next Saturday.

We saw the Hot Boat Photo Tower boat in the Shockwave regatta.... Will that be joining us?

KC

[BADFISH II]

nope, he's flying in to LV and then driving down to willow, so no photo tower, just him. Hopefully the spot will allow for some great pics!

[duckbutter]

Greg thanx for the invite. We might make it. will there be room for two of us(Me & eM http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )I will PM you when I know for sure and work out the details. Powell was a blast. Windy as hell at first calmed down at about 11 pm. Plenty of silvers though so it wasn't too bad. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

As it stands now I'm planning on leaving Havasy by 6:45 to make it to KAtherines by 8. Does that sound liek enough time to launc and meet at the buoys at 8:30? Also, I have not launched at Katherines in two years, will I be getting there too late?

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ July 29 2002, 08:09 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">As it stands now I'm planning on leaving HavasU by 6:45 to make it to KAtherines by 8. Does that sound liek enough time to launc and meet at the buoys at 8:30? Also, I have not launched at Katherines in two years, will I be getting there too late?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I've done busy weekends at Katherine Landing and you might want to move it up a 1/2 hour or so. The last time I was there on a holiday weekend we couldn't get a slip (even arriving on Wednesday before the holiday!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif and had to launch each day. The Saturday we launched at 7:00 am and had no line at all. However, by the time we tied up at the coutesy dock and waited for the convience store to open to get food and ice we didn't leave the marina until about 8:00. Quite a line by then. Don't know how long it would have taken to get the boat in with that length of line but certainly more than a few minutes. Also, be prepared to be stopped on the way in at the "toll booth" to pay a "daily use fee". That will also have a line waiting. If, by some chance, we don't get a slip on Friday, we'll definitely by at Katherine's by 7:00 just to make sure.

[Havasu Dreamin]

Sounds like I may need to leave the house by 6 AM! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[STV_Keith]

Wasn't too busy at Katherines on Saturday, but we still had about a 20 minute wait to put in. They have 8 lanes going from what I saw.

[kc0000]

I hope I get a slip or two at Katherine's on Friday morning!!!

The girls might not want to get up at 6:00 AM on Saturday...

I'll fill the boat with supplies before putting it into the water so that I do not have to wait for the store... Also, we will probably go out for a while and be back at the "no-wake" markers by 8:15... Depart 8:30.

Too bad the photo tower won't be there, that thing is huge!

My motto is - crowd avoidance! Pray for no wind!

KC

[Essex502]

KC, I second all of the above. The wife and I are pretty early risers by nature so the 6:00 - 6:30 thing is no problem for us. We'll be out as early as possible on Friday morning as well and put on name on the waiting list for "Slip Call" which is every day at 1:00. I talked to the store this morning and was told that every day since Memorial Day there has been a "slip call". Our last trip was before Memorial Day and we walked right up and "snagged" one! Oh, well. Best of luck to you KC! See ya' at the slip call Friday.

[kc0000]

Can you pass on the phone number for the store... could be helpful.

I hope, I hope, I hope... that we get slips on Friday...
I hope, I hope, I hope... that the weather forecast gets better...

No wind please!!

KC http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kc0000 @ July 29 2002, 3:07 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Can you pass on the phone number for the store... Â*could be helpful.

I hope, I hope, I hope... Â*that we get slips on Friday...
I hope, I hope, I hope... Â*that the weather forecast gets better...

No wind please!!

KC Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
The phone number will only give you info - you can't put your name on the list thru the number but at least some info is available:

(928) 754-3245 Ask for the store or info on day slips

[RiverLife]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ July 29 2002, 07:29 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Â*Hopefully the spot will allow for some great pics![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Dude, I'm feeling the pressure http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif There are a ton of really nice spots around there. I am going to sweet talk someone into backing there houseboat over to the spot though for a nice aerial shot (OK, I'll have my girl do the sweet talking) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Also, for you Katherine guys, Cottonwood is another 45 min. BUT, 1) There won't be a line to launch, 2) it is FREE, and 3) you won't have to go through the basin in case it is rough. Just a thought.

Oh yeah, and Fernando isn't going to be to the spot for the shoot until about 1:30, then he has to set up......... so you don't have to get to the water so early if you don't want to. Get in the water by 10: 00, to the spot by 11: 00............... by the time Fernando is ready, everyone will be passed out drunk! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ July 30 2002, 12:38 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">everyone will be passed out drunk! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
RL, You crack me up! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif I am with you....I CAN'T WAIT, either!

[BADFISH II]

RL, where did you come up with 1:30http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif He gets to Vegas @10, then get's a rental and drives to willow, about an hour I think. He says he'll be at willow before 12, but I'm figuring 12. Then Beach Bum is picking him up at the docks (because I've got a dog and too many people) at 12, and running back to Owl, that should only be 30 minutes right? Especially in BB's ride.

I figure he'll be ready to shoot by 1. That would be great if you can get a houseboat over for an aerial! I'm sure we can get some extra pics of that for a few bucks if anyone wants one. I do, it will be cool!

ALMOST THERE!

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ July 30 2002, 12:38 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also, for you Katherine guys, Cottonwood is another 45 min. BUT, 1) There won't be a line to launch, 2) it is FREE, and 3) you won't have to go through the basin in case it is rough. Â*Just a thought. Â*[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
All very good points. Then I would not be getting up so GD early!

How is the road from the 95 to Cottonwood? Stillplanning on meeting at Katherines, as of now at least, but I'm just curious about the road.

Also, since I have no idea about the cove the photoshoot is in, what are the GPS coordinates? I think someone posted them on a thread but I can't find them.

[kc0000]

I'm tipping over... leaning towards towing up to Cottonwood rather than launching at Katherine's. My boat loves the chop, but with passengers that might make for a tiring ride, the girls want to researve enough energy to gamble and dance all night. The weather forecast is still predicting 10 to 12 mph winds out of the South..... significant white caps.

I'm launching at Katherine's Landing on Friday morning for sure, depending upon the conditions it might be in our best interest to drive to Cottonwood on Saturday morning. The road leading to Katherine's is off of 68, on Friday night I will leave two small orange cones on that corner if we are going meeting at Katherine's on Saturday morning.

So if the cones are not on the corner, then the wind/lake conditions are indicating that it might be a better idea to drive up to Cottonwood.

Hope this is making sense.....

KC

[BADFISH II]

KC, where are you getting that weather forecast?? That will suck unless it changes. RL, is this cove somewhat protected? If the water is that nasty, I may just opt for hanging at the cove all day rather than braving the swells anymore than I have too.

[STV_Keith]

According to Garmin Mapsource, it's at: N35.51455 W114.66350

[BADFISH II]

I found it

Daily Details for Laughlin, NV for Tue, Jul 30 Wed, Jul 31 Thu, Aug 1 Fri, Aug 2 Sat, Aug 3 Sun, Aug 4 Mon, Aug 5 Tue, Aug 6 Wed, Aug 7 Thu, Aug 8

Day Night Averages & Records

High:
108°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind:
From the South at 14 mph

Precip: 10 %

Max. Humidity: 26 %


Low:
83°F

Mostly Clear

Wind:
From the South at 9 mph

Precip: 10 %

Max. Humidity: 26 %


Sunrise: 5:49 AM

Sunset: 7:40 PM

Avg. High: 107°F

Avg. Low: 83°F

Record High: 119°F (1969)

Record Low: 71°F (1956)

[kc0000]

www.weather.com for Laughlin.... they are predicting thunderstorms for Havasu next Monday.... that is pretty far fetched, but I am going to watch it closely.

[kc0000]

Thanks Keith.... Garmin makes good stuff!

KC

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (STV_Keith @ July 30 2002, 09:09 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">According to Garmin Mapsource, it's at: Â*N35.51455 W114.66350[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Thanks for the info Keith. Now all I need to do is figure out to program it into my Garmin GPS. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Kc, you've got a message. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[BADFISH II]

For the Las Vegas contingent, anyone know how much farther it is for us to go to Cottonwood vs. Willow? Is it worth the drive? or are we better off just going to Willow? My only thought is that if the water is rough, it would be nicer to launch at Cottonwood I would think because it's closer to Owl Cove.

Just a thought, as it stands we're going to Willow.

Another thought, RL you can probably help with this. How far is it to Willow from Owl? Should I have Fernando go to Cottonwood to be picked up?

[THOR]

LM,
First, did you get my package? It should be there by now.

Second, the drive over the dam in the afternoon can suck depending on what is happening. So, figure at least 45 minutes to get to Henderson. But, it is only about 45 min-1 hour to get to Cottonwood and you are on the ramp, right there. I opt for right in the big rig all the way down to Cottonwood and chillin' in the boat. My .02.

later http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[STV_Keith]

According to Mapsource, it's about 23 miles by water from Willow to Owl Cove. I've never seen the water get rough up there, because it's so small and sheltered. Coming out of Cottonwood, it's fairly big water for the first few miles and that can get rough.

Looks to be about 8 miles from Cottonwood to Owl Cove from that end.

Again, according to Mapsource, it's about 27 miles from the 93/95 split to Willow Beach, and about 50 miles from that junction to Cottonwood.

Personally, I believe the smoother boat ride will be from Willow. Willow is also generally MUCH less busy than Cottonwood from what I have seen.

Here is the link to Searchlight, NV weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USNV0081?GO=GO&whatprefs=). That's probably the closest.

[BADFISH II]

I would rather have the smooth water and more boat time than drive time http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Thor, haven't rec'd it yet, maybe today. Thanks! I'll have your stuff.

[kc0000]

If any of the Katherine's contingency would like a report of lake conditions as of Friday night, send me your phone/cell through the private messenger.

KC

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (STV_Keith @ July 30 2002, 09:09 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">According to Garmin Mapsource, it's at: Â*N35.51455 W114.66350[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Hi, my name is Scott and I'm EFF'N GPS STOOPID!

I tried to punch in those coordinates into my GPS III Plus and it put by the Las Vegas-Henderson Sky Harbor WTF that is.

It appears I need the coordinates in N 35 degrees51.455' W 114 degrees66.350 Is any of this making sense?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif Any help?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif I truly am clueless about this?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[kc0000]

Attn: Havasu contingency......

So far I have both of the cell phones for the Essex crowd and it is highly likely that we will tow from Laughlin to Cottonwood on Saturday morning.... the weather prediction has not changed, winds out of the South at 11 to 15 mph - welcome to the monsoon season.

502 and I are both staying at the same hotel, makes it easy to hook up on Saturday morning and tow to Cottonwood.

Unless we both get slips at Katherine's for Friday night!

KC

[Havasu Dreamin]

I will be in contact with both of you on Friday and/or Saturday. Most likely Friday to find out what time you plan on leaving Laughlin to tow to Cottonwood.

[STV_Keith]

You know HD, I've had others tell me coordinates and I couldn't get them to go into Mapsource, so maybe it's screwed. Instead, here's a map and you can find it in your GPS and set a waypoint...Owl Cove is fairly pronounced.

http://www.speedcraving.com/keith/owlcove.jpg

[Havasu Dreamin]

Thanks Keith! I'll mess around with the GPS some more tonight. See you on Saturday. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[RiverLife]

Trying to answer everyone's questions:

LM1 - I came up with 1:30 to be practical. Your 1: 00 guess isn't that far off from mine. I was just allowing for the unexpected obstical that seems to happen all too often.

The road to Cottonwood is fine from Needles. It is your typical 2 lane rice road and very straight. Once you get to Searchlight, it's downhill the whole way (about 15 min.).

The weather reports I have seen didn't say anything about wind, but I don't think 10 - 12 is bad at all for Mojave (close to 20, then I may be hiding out in a cove all day).

Yes, the cove we are heading to is very secluded from wind, so we could hang there all day if we wanted, we just have to go through what they call "little basin" to get to it, which can get rough, but not nearly as rough as it's Daddy.

I don't recall the exact GPS coordinates of the cove, but it's just after the "little basin", hang a left around the point, then stay right, you can't miss us. For the Katherine group, stop by Cottonwood if you want around 9:30 and follow us. Or just launch with us.

Greg, I don't know drive time from Vegas to Willow, but it's an hour to Cottonwood. Also, like Keith said, the water just out of Cottonwood can get rough but it's not that far, however, the ride from Willow to Owl is very smooth (most of the way) because it is narrow and flowing (and ice cold http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif ). I'd probably still have Fernando go to Willow, maybe he can get some nice shots of the ride down!

RL

[Rude]

hey keith, are there fuel pumps at cottonwood? if not, where's the closest place to get some go-juice?

[BADFISH II]

I'm pretty sure I heard there's fuel at Cottonwood Rude.

The plan is launch from Willow for the Vegas Contingent (after I got all the 411 from you guys, thanks). I imagine it will be a nice scenic drive, and like I said I'd rather spend boat driving time than car driving time.

Almost there http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Can't wait for the lake! Stoked for the Shoot! This will be AWESOME!

[STV_Keith]

There is fuel at Cottonwood and Willow Beach. Both places have 91 (for those that care).

[BADFISH II]

Keith, you wanna lead the way down Sat? I haven't been there before and you definitely know the way. I have directions, but... don't want to think about it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rude]

keith if you lead the way you have to promise to keep it under warp speed! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[THOR]

Okay,
So 1:00 or so for Owl cove. RL, myselft and others at Cottonwood on the ramp around 9:00 or so. Plenty of cold ones.
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[Essex502]

KC...We have to drive into Havasu to get the boat tonight so we probably won't get into Laughlin and to the Flamingo until 12:00 or so. We'll probably park the boat across the street in the RV lot. I'll make sure to have the cell phone on tomorrow morning too. We also have an FRS and marine radio for the boat so one manner or the other we can hook up. Not counting the 1:00 "slip call" tomorrow!

Have a safe drive everyone!

[THOR]

KC,
Are you going to be on Mohave friday? I will be at Cottonwood in the morning. Let me know.

[BADFISH II]

Let's call it 11:30 at Owl to anchor up and hang out. We'll actually probably be there earlier, but I'd like to be all set up and tied down by 12 or so, because Beach Bum will be getting Fernando then, and may make it back by 12:30

[kc0000]

We are leaving LA at 3:00 AM on Friday, collecting the boat in Havasu, then to Katherine's to launch for a day of play.... I hope to be in the water before 10:00 AM on Friday.

This will be the first time on Mohave so I want to explore the lake, I'll try to make it up to Cottonwood on Friday afternoon if conditions are favorable.

502 we will keep an eye out for you on Friday, 1:00 slip call! We need to decide what time to depart from the Flamingo on Saturday morning, earlier the better to me...

c 310-874-2732
Marine Channel 69
FRS Channel 11

Looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great time!

KC

[BADFISH II]

Man I'm JEALOUS!. E502, KC000 and Thor get to go out tomorrow. Wish I could take it off.

[Havasu Dreamin]

I'll be heading out tonight. I'll be getting in contact with KC and E502 about the Saturday morning details. I'll want to cruise with you guys either way I think.

[digginfordollars]

I plan on meeting everybody at the Fiesta Sat morning but I'm launching at Cottonwood. Crossing the dam can be a pain in the ass. If there is one little fender bender or other incident in front of you it can be hours with no place to turn around.

[BADFISH II]

Latest weather looking good! 8mph wind isn't too bad, and 0% chance of precip.

High:
109°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind:
From the South at 13 mph

Precip: 0 %

Max. Humidity: 27 %


Low:
84°F

Clear

Wind:
From the South at 8 mph

Precip: 0 %

Max. Humidity: 26 %


Sunrise: 5:49 AM

Sunset: 7:40 PM

Avg. High: 107°F

Avg. Low: 83°F

Record High: 119°F (1969)

Record Low: 71°F (1956)

[THOR]

Guys,
Forgot to ask.
How far is Owl cove from Cottonwood? I have a pretty good idea (I think I have been there before), but I want to make sure.

Where is Speed/Gasoline Alley? I have heard about this place but have never been there.

Currently 11:25
River departure time : Less than two hours.

Have a good day at work guys http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif j/k

[STV_Keith]

THOR, about 8 miles from Cottonwood to Owl Cove if I remember correctly - I posted it earlier in this thread but I'm too lazy to go look for it.

I know there is a speed alley in Havasu, not sure about a Gasoline alley in Mojave though.

[Essex502]

kc - We've been to Mojave a bunch of times. Let's try to hook up at slip call and I can guide you to quite a few cool spots below the basin. Don't know much past Cottonwood though as we've only been past it once. If we tow, lets leave plenty early as soon as HD can get there. The wife and I are early risers by nature and as long as we get some sleep we can be ready to go at almost any hour.

HD - definitely lets plan to cruise/tow together. Safety in numbers if someone has a problem. I caravaned dozens of times in Mexico and it's nice to have help should soemthing occur. Knock on wood that nothin' does!

Thor - yep Friday at Mojave before the crowds get there is great. Better than Havasu in my opinion unless you really want the "curvy" sites in the channel or at the sandbar. For boating I have always preferred Mojave.

[RiverLife]

Gasoline Alley is down near Katherine by a place called Telephone Cove (on the AZ side). It's nothing like Copper Canyon, but it tends to get a lot of people hanging out and racing in front of it.

[kc0000]

502... HD....

Yes, yes, yes...

Friday tour guide offer - your on!

Safety in numbers, leaving early on Saturday would be very good....

I will check the board at 8:00 tonight for the last time before the trip.

Cool!

KC

[Rude]

of those that are roughing it and camping for the weekend, where abouts are you going to camp? are most of you staying in campgrounds at cottonwood (that is where the campground is right?) or are you planning on claiming a beach somewhere and staying along the river? i am planning on meeting the vegas crew at the fiesta but may follow D4$ to cottonwood since it's about 1/3 the distance to owl cove. any input?

[BADFISH II]

hey rude, we're just going for the day but I'm sure RL will have a good idea as to where to camp. RL?

[duckbutter]

Hey D4$ it does look like me and em will have to get a ride from you if that's OK. Are you launching the same place as LM1? I'm getting a ride down with him. You should go to Hurricane Harry's with us tonite. I'll buy you a drink (or 4) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[duckbutter]

3:04 AM lm1 what were you doing last night

[BADFISH II]

couldn't sleep. amped about the photo shoot http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I'm dragging a$$ today though, it sucks!

[duckbutter]

VEGAS BOUND IN 1 HOUR....I'm getting excited can you tell...Hey Keith I'm not a puss like Greg Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif I was wondering if you would take me for a hot lap while we are out there

[STV_Keith]

Sure, no problem. Just ask.

[BADFISH II]

Bite Me a$$ spelunker (DB)

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Aug. 02 2002, 1:46 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Bite Me a$$ spelunker (DB)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Little cranky, Greg....didn't you sleep much last night http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Just messin' with ya. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[digginfordollars]

Duckbutter, no problem on the ride and I won't even be offended if you boat hop while you're out there. I planned on launching from Cottonwood and spending the nite, but whenever you're ready to head in I'll bring ya.

Rude, I plan on anchoring right in owl cove for the nite. We sleep in the boat so sandy beach isn't a concern for us. If you are going to tent it and owl cove isn't nice enough I'm sure we can find a good beach. Let me know if you need any camping gear.

[BADFISH II]

feelin a bit better now. See ya all tomorrow!

[H2OBaja1]

We will definatly be in attendance. We will be meeting up with everyone in the ready lane at Willow. Look for a White Baja with a Hot Boat sticker across the windscreen. Haven't met anyone from your group yet, so if someone wouldn't mind saying Hello http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif sure would be great.
Thanks Denise & Jay

[dave]

Just look for the good looking guys and gals with the Las Vegas Hot Boat shirts.

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dave @ Aug. 02 2002, 8:50 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Just look for the good looking guys and gals with the Las Vegas Hot Boat shirts.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I'm jealous....I don't have one of those shirts. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif I guess I will have to get one tomorrow....Is anyone else as excited as I am? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[BADFISH II]

stoked, stoked, stoked, need I say more?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif??

see yall!

[digginfordollars]

I thought you went Hurricane Harry's? Home so early?

[BADFISH II]

didn't quite make it D4$ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

There's a wrap up thread for yesterday up now, thanks to everyone for all of your help in making our photo shoot a huge success!

[duckbutter]

Yeah Greg missed out at HH. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif