The Next Florida CCFan Reunion

I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner, but for the next CCFan Southeast Reunion, Mt. Dora, Florida is calling our name. Fans, it's the closest venue to being the the Green Lake of the South, and if it's possible, with the same ammenities. (Mojo, you should come on down and check it out). I've been there several times and was amazed. Just Google Mt.Dora and also the Dora Canal and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's history rich with a quaint, charming but eclectic downtown area, with ample restaurants and bars, just a block off the water. And a chain of lakes connected by the Dora Canal which is the epitome of cruising beauty rivaled by few. And for the ladies who may not want to spend the whole time boating, there are antique shops galore (sorry guys, but it may help your chances). As you may notice if you do a search, and as Pete is already aware, it's home to one of the best Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) shows out there. Nautique John, Matt and myself will be down there for that show with the 'Skiff at the end of this month. Jbear, Eddie and Mark, you need to meet us there Saturday, 3/29, for a reconnaissance mission. Mt Dora is about an hour north of Orlando.

Reid

About 25 years ago, I had a T-shirt that read "I climbed Mt. Dora" My grandparents lived in Eustas/Eumatilla (sp).

John,
I mentioned possibly heading your way, sometime during the week after Easter. Looks like I won't be able to make that trek. I'll be in St. Pete Friday through Monday, then in Sarasota (Longboat Key) until Sunday 3/30. Wednesday evening, 3/26, My wife and I are picking up my son and his buddy from Orlando, taking them back to Longboat. Kind of a crazy schedule.
Thanks for the invitation, It would be great to meet up with you and Eddie.

Steve

jbear

My parents have had a condo at The Water Club on Longboat Key for about 10 years. For 20 years before that they had condos on Siesta Key. Siesta is much more fun. There is a show ski team on the north end of Longboat, the Ski-A-Rees. They let me run with them on a barefoot line at one of their practices, also pulled a bomber.

Steve

Reid,
Mt Dora looks great.. I'd like to learn more about the area once you scout it.. Look for sand bars and shot skis will ya hahaha..

It would be very cool to have a Fl reunion, especially when the weather up here sucks.... I still look at the pics of the St. George weekend you guys had....

Moj'

RainDog wrote: I'd plan to attend if Fall 08 or spring 09 reunion is in the works.

I like spring 09. Either would probably work for us, though I think the crowd would be bigger in the spring with so many up north buried in the snow!

Spring or fall 09' works for me.. This year is booked by my cruise director/wife.....

Moj'

I would prefer spring, as the temps are coming up (I got the boat ready yesterday), but the lake is still iced over. We ski into November as is.

Dreaming... I wouldn't mind dropping the boat off Thanskgiving weekend at MM's house, and being able to fly in all winter!

Spring for sure guys... We're all chomping at the bit and have had enough with winter by then. Still months away from any real water fun....

Spring break time would be great for me as the kids are off. I think Raindog would agree as well. April time frame.. And yes, I would tow the boat and stay a week or so.. Probably have to tie it in with Disney, but what the hell...

Keep us informed if this is really something that can be put together..

Moj'

I think we'd be in and early spring would be best for us. Probably hook up to the Bounder and maybe split some fuel cost with another couple or two.

81nautique wrote: Probably hook up to the Bounder and maybe split some fuel cost with another couple or two.

What would you charge for drafting?
Payment in draughting at the destination, perhaps?

Spring sounds like fun. We northerners get pretty antsy about april. Sort of a Spring Break for pudgy, aging, balding,
middle-age-crazy men. We could even make a video "CCFanners Gone Wild" Wait....that's already been done.

Bill,
Judging by the initial interest above, it looks to be a pretty sure bet. John, Eddie, Mark and myself, and how about you as well, can make plans to visit the area together before too long. My trip down there last month unfortunately fell thru at the last minute. Something not mentioned before, and maybe Keith can shed some light on it, but could we get access to the Correct Craft mailing list or some other source's list that would give us access to numerous other CC owners who may not visit here, and possible send out a mailer? Similar to how Correct Craft previously sent out reunion notices to owners. Or is that a bad idea? I also thought it could open up more owners to CCFan. Thoughts?

RainDog wrote: reidp wrote: Or is that a bad idea? I also thought it could open up more owners to CCFan. Thoughts? Whether or not it is a good idea is largely up to the organizers. If this is a volunteer effort, the larger the group means a much more time intensive effort by the volunteers. If it is a profit generating event for Keith and the organizers are compensated accordingly, scaling up could provide better revenue. Personally, I enjoy meeting folks that I'm familiar with through the forums. I prefer reunions over mass gatherings, however, I'd still attend as many as I could. As far as a FLA reunion in spring 09, that would be high on my priority list.

Keep it a mini reunion.

Either way sounds good to me. I have not met any of you before and therefore would probably benifit more from a CCFan reunion over a Correct Craft reunion, but that is just me being selfish and wanting to be able to get to know everyone. If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know. I am in Jacksonville, but am not opposed to weekend adventures to new lakes and rivers further south.

I agree with keeping it more of a CCFan reunion. Opening it up to all CC owners could be an organizational nightmare. Then getting to meet and know fellow CCFers is much more fun. It would be interesting to find out what kind of turnout we really get for something like this. Reid, let me know when you plan on being in the Mt. Dora area and as long as I don't have anything else scheduled, I'd be more than happy to meet up with you to look things over. I would love to help out with this thing.