Calendar of Events

Stuart Run

May 16 - 18

Skiff Host: Doug Whichello & Jan or call 772-485-1171

Since people will be arriving at all different times Friday night, we decided not to plan anything special. There are any number of really great restaurants in Jensen Beach - just head north on A1A about 1/2 mile and turn onto Jensen Beach Blvd. To relax, there is a large patio area riverside at the motel to just sit around and talk skiffs to your heart's content.

We're planning on launching the skiffs at the Jensen Beach Bridge Causeway again. If you keep your boats at the motel dock this year, there will be a $10 overnight boat fee of everyone. If you all remember, the water can be really shallow with the boats sitting on the bottom sand so we checked the tides for that weekend: Friday High tide 9:02 am low tide 3:46 pm

Saturday 9:45am 4:27 pm

Sunday 10:25am 5:06 pm

Not the best for us, but did low water ever stop any of you?........ Also, a side note to Roger - the buoy's on the Inter-coastal are RED - LAND GREEN - SEA

Saturday, those who want to go and play, the decision where to go can be made that morning. Last year, the ride was down to Shrimpers for lunch and you'll probably want to go again this year. For those who stay behind, there is the pool, just relaxing, going into town, heading up Jensen Beach Blvd to the Treasure Coast Mall, or whatever. For lunch, our thoughts are to order a mess of pizza's dividing the cost up among those eating. This will be a "Bring Your Own Drinks" for everything, whether it be beer, soda, water or anything else you would want. Saturday night, around 6:30, we will have a Low Country Boil and a few hot dogs and hamburgers for those who don't eat seafood, again with the cost being divided evenly among those participating. Sunday will be a fun day with plans being made that morning according to who is staying on for a while. We didn't make any plans set in concrete, because this a our fun, relaxing weekend to just enjoy being together again.

Hope you've all contacted the Caribbean Shores Motel (772) 334-4759. We are their main event this weekend and they are looking forward to the return of the skiffs.

Doug and Jan!

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Memorial Weekend Pig Roast

May 23-26th

Beth & Alan's waterfront retreat on Upper Lake George.

Our host plans on roasting a pig and all the skiffs are invited. Bring your boat, and dock it on Alan's Lake George retreat. There's plenty of waterfront and his private canal running along their property. Alan will have 4 spots for full hook up for campers and I'm sure there is space for dry camping. Please RSVP NO LATER than May 15th to Mike Howack @ 904-923-7677 so Alan will know how much food to order. The pig roast and fireworks are planned for Sunday May 25th.

Alan & Beth's

ANNUAL MEMORIAL WEEKEND EVENT

109 South Lake George Dr

Georgetown, FL 32139

Hi Folks,

It's getting near that time again. Get out your Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts. We will be having the luau and fireworks on Sunday night, May 25. 2008. It is very hard to plan a party if you don't have a head count, so we need to hear from you. You may come for the weekend anytime you like, but you will have to provide your own sleeping arrangements. We will have a sandwich lunch on Saturday and a spaghetti dinner Saturday night.

On Sunday, we will have a light breakfast, a sandwich lunch and the pig roast for dinner. Then a light breakfast Monday morning. Of course, you may bring your own food or make other arrangements if you prefer. Iced tea will be provided for lunch and dinner, coffee and orange juice for breakfast, otherwise byob.

Please contact Terri Branch or Mike Howick if you plan to attend.

Terri: 904-874-3468 or email tjb244@comcast.net

Mike Howick: 904-923-7677 or email mjh@railroadparts.com

Donations will be thankfully accepted toward fireworks and food. Bring your boat, jet ski or dingy if you would like to play in the lake or go to the springs. Sorry, but this is an adult only event.

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St. Michaels, Maryland

June 13-15

Skiff Host: Linda & Chuck Warner

Registration & Information

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City of Tavares 4th of July waterfront festival

July 4th @ 6:15 PM

The skiffs were invited to put on a demonstration for the public before the fireworks display. We would like to have a commitment of 12 skiffs for the show. We have a 45 minute window to operate. The city will have 12 dock spots reserved for us. Contact Marty if you want in.

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Sweat & Spray

July 11 - 13

Skiff Host: Tim & Terry Ross

Weekend of July 11, 2008

Check out Parramore's on the web at www.parramores resourt

Tim and Terry Ross (yes-they will be Ross after 2/29!) are hosting this year's Sweat 'n Spray and have researched and visited many locations scouting out the perfect place for this year's gathering!

Parramore's is located in Astor, Florida on the St. John's River ( Directions to Parrimores) just a hip and a hop away from Lake George! By land, it is off Rt. 40 and St. John's River near where Blackwater Inn is located! It's a perfect location for a fun-filled family weekend on land and on water! We can run the boats up/down the St. John's, out into Lake George, over to the springs for fresh swimming and out to couple great lunch locations! Parramore's itself is a "campground" but don't discount is when you read the word campground. They offer 22 cabins -perfect for sharing- (4 are 1 bedroom, 4 are 4 bedrooms, 3 are 3 bedrooms and 11 are 2 bedrooms) and I think it has about 60 RV spots!

Tim and I checked out several of the cabins and they were all absolutely spotless. RV spots include full hook ups of water, sewer, electric, cable, and fire pits. Pets are allowed on leashes. The property has a gorgeous pool, fitness center, tennis court, basket ball court, beautiful pavilion with picnic tables and a nice closed-in pavilion/recreation area if weather is inclement. The "common area" where the pool and pavilion is located is perfect as a gathering spot for us to call home for the weekend. Oh-did I mention the bathroom facilities in the middle of the RV area? They were nicer than some resorts to where I've been!

Regarding Skiffin! Parramore's has their own boat ramp and overnight in-water boat parking/slips (nice sandy area where bows will land softly and good depth where shafts & props will hang safely). There are 20 covered slips at $5.00 plus tax per night and 6 open-air floating docks at no charge. Tim thought their ramp was good for us puttin' in; I thought it might be a little short. However, Tim pointed out the public ramp on Rt. 40 into the St. John's which is great if needed (mile or two away by land...).

May I suggest YOU CALL THEM PRONTO TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS as they have space now for weekend of July 11 (2/21/08 writing of this announcement) but they run full regularly and I can see why! 800-516-2386

Also - we are collecting $15 per head (adult and child alike) to purchase steaks for dinner (1 pp) one night and hotdogs/hamburgers (1pp) for dinner the next night. We'll also get the paper products and proper condiments! The balance of the dinners will be for everyone to bring a dish to share for both nights (therefore, TWO large-sharing family style dishes) and I'd like to know what your contribution of this dish will be in case we need to redistribute ourselves! BYOB. (All cabins have wonderful full kitchens so refrigeration won't be an issue!)

Please email us with any questions you may have or give us a jingle!

Tim's email is Tim and his cell is 352-250-3130. Terry's email is Terry and her cell is 352-223-0167

Please write us "Snail Mail" and let us know your plans and send in $15 per person. I suggest you send checks in case something gets lost in the mail; we'll write back confirming receipt of your check and attendance. Please make checks payable to Tim and Terry Ross. Be sure to provide us with your name, who all is attending, and how we can contact you and write back to you...

Don't delay in calling PARRAMORE's at 800-516-2386. Seriously! They will be booked up before you know it and you really need to make your reservations by mid March at the LATEST... Mention you're with the Skiff Club!

Tim and Terry Ross                                               Parramore's

P.O. Box 1725                                                       1675 Camp South Moon Rd.

Mt. Dora, FL 32756                                               Mailing: 1747 Camp South Moon Rd.

Tim@ttross.com (352) 250-3130                        Astor, FL 32102

Terry@ttross.com (352) 223-0167                     www.parramores.com (800) 516-2386

Register & Send $15 pp                                         Call for RV or Room reservations

NAME	RESERVATIONS MADE –PARRAMORE’S	FRI. DISH TO PASS (Burger/Dog Night)	SAT. DISH TO PASS (Steak Night)	PAID $15 PP	# attending
Ross	Yes-camp site	Potato salad	Ambrosia	yes	2
Ferry	Yes-camp site	Deviled eggs	Deviled eggs	Yes	2
Jordan	Yes-camp site
Wark	Yes-camp site
Howick	share cabin	Slaw	Broccoli Salad	yes	2
Parkhurst	Yes-cabin	Veggie salad	Brownies	mailed	2
Ennis	Yes-cabin	Deviled Eggs	Pasta Salad	mailed	2
Mezyk	Yes-cabin	Brownies	Crab Salad		2
Gillam	Yes-cabin				2
Cree	Yes-cabin
Forum	Yes-cabin				2
Yobe	Yes-campsite			mailed	2
Watson (Broomjaw)	Yes-cabin			mailed	2
Klein (gillam)	Yes-cabin
Evelin Parkhurst	Yes-cabin	will advise	will advise	mailed	2
Parkhurst Clan	Yes-cabin	will advise	will advise	mailed	3
Turner (ennis)				Pd	2
Valley (Ross)	Yes campsite	Spinach Salad	Potato Bacon Salad	Pd	2
Waldrip (Ferry)	Yes campsite	Desert	Desert	mailed	2

As of 5/1/08, there are 8 regular cabins available and 2 big cabins that sleep 8-10 people.

Please call Parramore’s at 800-516-2386 to make reservations and please send us, Tim & Terry Ross, $15.00 per person (for Steaks, Burgers, Dogs, Condiments, Paper Products) and let us know your two dishes to pass that you are bringing. We’ll keep the website updated so you can know who is coming and who is bringing what food to share! BYOB!

Looking forward to a hearing from everyone and looking forward to a fun weekend!

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Cliff & Kathy's Black Creek Run

Green Cove Springs, Fl.

August 8 - 10

Skiff Host: Kathy & Cliff Ennis

Hotel Accommodations: Sleep Inn & Suites Fleming Island, 1815 East West Parkway, Orange Park, FL 32003 - (904) 215-8900. Mention "Skiff Boat Club" Book on/or before July 8, 2008 for 79.95 a night or after that date, rate goes to 99.95 a night.

Friday early arrivals, 7:00PM catered Bar-B-Que in the backyard at the (Sun) Dog House @ 8.50 per person. either e-mail Cliff or call (904) 591-7130 if you plan to attend.

Saturday morning launch, 10:30 at Knight's Boat Ramp, Highway 17 at the mouth of Black Creek. Gas is available at ramp. Bring your bathing suit, cooler, and lunch food. A pontoon boat hot dog vender might also be available at lunch on the sand bar. We are going to ride Black Creek and hang out on Black Creek. Saturday night dinner 7:00 at Whitey's Fish Camp. Red light closet to hotel (CR220) turn left (West), go about three miles to Whitey's on right before you go over bridge. Sunday morning plans to be determined by those with time and enthusiasm left over from Saturday night.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

September 12 - 14

Skiff Host: Blue Ridge Chapter ACBS

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Thunder On The Shrewsbury

September 20, 2008

Host: keith Brummer

THUNDER ON THE SHREWSBURY LBIBYC SEPT.20 SAT/RAIN DATE 21ST WILL BE DOING A FRIDAY EARLY ARRIVERS DINNER AT THE CLUB....MORE TO FOLLOW

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Cambridge, Maryland

SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2008

East Coast Boat Racing Club of N.J.

Invitational event; Contact Mike Merola

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

OCTOBER 10-12, 2008

East Coast Boat Racing Club of N.J.

Invitational event; Contact Mike Merola

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Run around the lakes

Eustis, Fl.

October 24 - 26

Skiff Host: Nicole & Paul Mezyk

Party Saturday evening at Nicole & Paul's new waterfront home in Leesburg. The theme is a Halloween party and costumes are preferred.

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Roar & Soar

Fantasy of Flight

Polk City, Fl

November 7 thru 9

Fantasy of Flight, World's Greatest Aircraft Collection

Stay tuned for updates

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Turkey Run

Tavares, Fl.

November 29,

Skiff Host: Jean & Phil Jordan 386-749-9778

Bring your Thanksgiving leftovers for a picnic at the 441 ramp. We'll put in at the ramp around 11AM than run a tank of gas. After we work up an appetite, we'll feast on the leftovers. We plan on a Leap Frog poker run so everyone's invited. (Just bring food)

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Frost Bite Run

Lake Eustis

December 27

Skiff Host:

More information to follow;

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Classic Race Boat Regatta

March 20, 21, 22, 2009

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