51st Masters and CorrectCraftFan.com

Based on last year's display of the 1949 Correct Craft Dart at the 50th Masters, I have been approached by those running this year's Masters (Meloon relative contracted by Correct Craft and Callaway Gardens) to see if there is interest in larger participation by CorrectCraftFan.com at the 51st Masters.

As we all know, The Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament is well known as the most prestigious watersports tournament in the world and the primary sponsor is Correct Craft(Nautique). The event began in 1959 at Callaway Gardens and is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend.

So, what is meant by 'participation' ...

Near the pavilion there is really only room for approximately 5 boats. So, I had the thought that with the new 2010 Ski Nautique 200 pulling the ski events, it might be cool to display the 'Generations of Ski Nautiques' - a representative display of the evolution of the Ski Nautique from the 1960's though today. Of course, we wouldn't be able to have one of each generation but perhaps we could have enough to make it a representative sample.

In addition, there is space to display more boats in a parking lot across the lake on the opposite side of 'the beach'.

Beyond displaying boats, there is a chance I could coordinate a group buy for tickets and/or lodging and possibly coordinate a group BBQ on the grounds during the weekend.

Although we won't be able to launch the boats on Robin Lake, I'm told there is a nearby lake which would be ideal for getting the boats on the water (Mountain Creek Lake).

So, I have the following questions for the group:

1. How many people are interested attending The 51st Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament, at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA - Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, 2010 with or without your boat?

2. Can we find five nearby Ski Nautiques to put on display that would be a good representation of the 'Generations of Ski Nautiques'?

3. How much interest is there in displaying boats on the opposite side of the lake throughout the weekend?

4. How many are interested in a day on the water (Monday?) at nearby Mountain Creek Lake?

I appreciate all your feedback.

Thank you,
Keith

1.My group will probably be there again as usual.
2.No Ski Nautique for me. A barefoot and a Skier.
3.Can do.
4.Never been there, but I'm in. I probably won't have any work to get back to by then anyway.

WOW, what an honor to be able to do something like this.

And for them to ask CCF to be present at this event.

Well count me in.......


Dave

I'm interested, I live too far away to haul my boat though.

I have a 1964 Ski Nautique that was won (prize) in the 1964 Masters. It is currently in restoration but I think I can have it ready for show then. I amd intersested in participating that weekend. Let me know Keith. I also have a '71 and "72 Ski Nautique that were recently restore that would be available. I live about 2 1/2 from Callaway!!

Last year, my '74 SN was invited to be on display at a local Tournament.
One of the AWSA Officials walked over and pointed at the Fake/Reproduced decal, and said:    "You know, we have those at Headquarters"

Meaning: You need to be a member, to have the right to sport that decal.

Repro's have been removed.

DR CC

What decal are you talking about??

You should have responded with "Great news, If I give you my address can you send me a couple"

I would love to go this year but my daughter is graduating from High School that weekend and we are having family from out of town. I have family that is only 1 hour from Callaway Gardens.

Hope to see many good pictures!

Keith,

I did some digging and we're going to have to take the boats to West Point lake if your wanting to spend a day on the water. The Mountain Creek Lake is on Callaways property,only 175 acres and it's fishing lake. Unless of course they are going to let us use it for ski runs; if that's the case, then bring it on!   

Keith,
Which boat would you need from me?
     The 66 Skylark ?
     The 93 SN ?
   Or just bring one of 'em and enjoy the weekend?

Keith,
Any new news on this? Just saw this post. I have a 95SNOB in very good shape, and I am within a couple of hours. I haven't been there since I was a kid. We usually have a big weekend planned on Lake Thurmond, but, I could possibly make it a day trip. I need to see if our local skier, Jeff Rodgers, is going. That may get the gang on board.

Also interested in an update. Let us know how the planning is going.

Thanks for the info Morfoot. I did check out the Callaway website, but thought maybe someone had first hand experience. It sounds like a good time. We are driving from Pennsylvania for a 4 day weekend. My husband has been an avid skier since he was 5 and my teenage daughter, who loves to ski, is very excited to go. We love CC and have a SV211. Although we are tournament virgins. We are looking forward to a good time.

I'm still waiting on group sale details. I will try to get details today.

Thanks,
Keith