New England CorrectCraftfan.com Reunion!!

Hey All,

This idea of getting together in the North East is snowballing - thanks Larry. We've got Keith's interest and Craig Warner, owner of NECC interest. Craig's done it in the past.

We've got some great ideas that should be voted on. I'm going to speak to Craig soon and get his input on how he can help. Anyway, some ideas are:

1. One day outing on a lake of choice
2. One day "contest" on land, awards etc.
3. One day on land, next day lake outing.
4. Incorporate a "charity event" with NECC
5. #3 and #4 combined

Really we have a great opportunity to have a great time, give back to the community, put Correct Craft Fan on the map and Craig might sell a boat or two. Win win situation that involves planning and commitments now. July ideally is the nicest month, maybe second week. I've got some great locations in mind that I'll post. Who in our community is more than interested in the event? Please start posting and I'll be in touch with Keith.

Thanks,

Ken

Jeff: Are you sitting by the phone? Call if ya still have my number; lost yours.

john

I always wanted to go to one of these things, sounds like a great time.
Count me in.

You guys mind if a youngin joins in?

My suggestion would be do a one day dry land event. Starting off simple will get this rally off the ground and then we can move to other things.

From past experince with in water events, just launching and cordinating the water part of the event will take up a big part of your day and not leave much time for other activities.

Just my .02 worth

I would really prefer an in the water event. That's where these boats really shine. It would be frustrating seeing them sit on trailers. I don't expect a huge crowd, so logistically it shouldn't be too bad. Although I do concur with keeping it simple, and maybe on one-dayer would be the way to go. Early start, some skiing for those who so desire, then cookout and admire each others boats. Key ingredients: a ramp and a beach. Ken, any luck in finding that combination? Just some of my thoughts.

NECC I imagine is Craig from New England Correct Craft in Rochester, NH.

I would like to get our hulls wet too. Get some skiing, cruising etc. I'd like to see some of the older classic Nautiques run.

OK, so I will get to work on a nice beach to BBQ on and lake that will support all our boats at once. I will e-mail some links of possible locations, then we'll vote on it.

I'll still work on incorporating New England Correct Craft. They're an outstanding company that has a great sales/service team. Best place to bring your Nautique for service!!!

Ken

We'll make it happen. Again, I'm trying to find a great lake, launch and beach in the middle of all of us.

Do you think a crowd of CC boats will attract some attention? It will sound like Daytona on the lake!

Just for another piece of input, I contacted the guy I bought my boat from. He is very active in boating and is in Wolfeboro (Lake wentworth and winnipesaukee) area. Just thought I'd see if he had any venue ideas. Maybe I'll hear back from him.

Luke,

No problem, join right in.

I e-mailed Craig at Correct Craft to get some ideas. We have an opportunity to grow in attendance if he formally invites his Correct Craft customers.

Ken

Keith,

We should talk about this. Maybe we have a couple of events. Obviously, we'd like everyones input to have the best time possible.

Here's my suggestion:

We have a very informal, fun gathering at a lake central to everyone. Again, this requires knowing where everyone is driving from. Day out on the lake, beach, food etc.

The second event we can team up with the folks at New England Correct Craft in Rochester, NH. This will be a land event where fellow members, Correct Craft customers and locals can walk around and look at our boats. Keith and I can work on getting some ski equipment vendors. We can have a BBQ and some other events.

Two events in one summer would be something to look forward to. I'll e-mail some lakes and locations that I know of for our day out on the lake. The second event would be in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Ken

Lake # 1

Milton, NH

Launch, beach, grilling

Lake # 3

Lake Cochituate, Natick, MA

Beach, facilities, BBQ on beach, ski beach, food / beverages on beach, ski club, slalom courses, access to ski beach via Rt 135, State Park boat launch, three larges lakes connected as one.

Ken,

Appreciate the effort you are putting into this. I know Cochituate is your home lake, so we have the advantage of you knowing it and all it offers. Sounds like it might have all we want (beach we can pull up on, ramp, course) As close as it is to Boston and the fact that it is pretty much in downtown Natick, does it get overwhelmingly crowded on weekends? I like the idea that it is central, even though it isnt one of the big beautiful NH lakes. Might get more folks from western MA and I'm sure Jeff would be willing to make the trip down. It may fill our needs quite well.
It would be nice if we could work in some of what NECC is talking about at a site like this. I know he is leaning toward a bigger, more organized, more formal, out of water event, and understand his thinking, but as a few have expressed, there is an interest in being out on the water. One event would be nice, but if it takes two...

Just some of my opinions. Let's hear what others think.

mgewed,

We're practically neighbors. I live and work in Upton. Love your new boat. Where are you boating this year?

Ken