The First Annual West Coast Reunion
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Printed Date: April-25-2024 at 12:44pm
Topic: The First Annual West Coast Reunion
Posted By: JD ski
Subject: The First Annual West Coast Reunion
Date Posted: March-11-2017 at 4:12pm
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The First Annual CorrectCraftFan.com West Coast Reunion has a date set for July 29, 2017. It will be located in beautiful Lake Almanor California. So get your reservations at a local camp sites or hotel. There are other places to stay in the area if you do your own searches. There are lake side lodges, private home rentals, and private camp grounds all on the lake shore. Chester is a small community just off of the lake shore about 15-20 min. to a boat ramp. Plumas Pines resort has cabin rentals and docking. Susanville is 45-60 min from a boat ramp. Greenville is about 20-30 min. from a boat ramp. Come up and enjoy the cooler weather and cool clean waters of Lake Almanor. It is located at the foot of Mt. Lassen at an elevation of 4500 ft. In the mountains you must always be prepared for any type of weather, hot days and cool mornings and evenings, bring sweat shirts, and jackets even though the California Valley temps are reaching over 100 degrees this time of year. There will be more details available as the date approaches. Below, I have listed a few hotels and Rocky Point Camp Ground as just ideas of places to stay.. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-search.html?iata=00170260&ssob=PSPBM0204G&propertyCity=Chester&propertyState=CA&propertyCountry=US&cid=PSPBM0204G:google:PBMS2%20|%20California%20|%20Exact:best%20western%20rose%20quartz%20inn%20chester%20ca" rel="nofollow - Best Western http://www.hotelsone.com/susanville-hotels-us/diamond-mountain-casino-hotel.html?as=g&aid=110483577158&dsti=547332&dstt=8&label=bh547332&akw=diamond%20mountain%20casino&asrc=Search&ast=_diamond%20mountain%20casino&gclid=COvptZ2Cz9ICFYlMDQodk2wF1Q" rel="nofollow - Diamon Mountain Casino http://recreation.pge.com/home.asp" rel="nofollow - Lake Almanor Recreation     ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
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Posted By: kelpfish
Date Posted: March-15-2017 at 12:25pm
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July West Coast, I will drive up for a few days. Keep me informed of details. We are in Huntington Beach so most likely drive up the day before. ------------- Live Your Dreams |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: March-16-2017 at 10:24am
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Great to hear form you Andrew, glad you will be attending.. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: March-31-2017 at 1:47pm
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Since I have set a date for The West Coast Correct Craft Fan Reunion there has not been much talk on here about this event. Is this due to a lack of interest? Large distances that many would need to travel? Does the July 29 not work for people? Another possible date would be August 12 if that works better for people, let me know. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: barefootdan
Date Posted: April-04-2017 at 11:35pm
| I'm in just let me know what to bring to help out |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: April-05-2017 at 2:34am
Your in, and counted.Stay connected for up dates. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
barefootdan wrote:Posted By: Hamlin
Date Posted: April-23-2017 at 1:46pm
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I can't commit right now, but I'm going to do my best to make it. Thanks for putting this together DJ Ski! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/1476/NautiqueCS1.JPG - 94 SN |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-23-2017 at 4:26pm
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I am very interested, but I can't confirm that date yet. End-of-swim season for my kid. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: April-24-2017 at 12:39am
Hope your able to make it. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: April-24-2017 at 12:46am
I remember you saying that there could still be swim meets still going on. Soccer season starts for my family within a week or two of the event and Hot August Nights is also that time of year. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: May-21-2017 at 3:14pm
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Lake Almanor is warming up. We went out skiing yesterday in full suits. We were the only ones in the water. Temp outside was 70, the water temp was 60 when we arrived and in the shallow areas was up to 66 by the end of the day. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-22-2017 at 11:34am
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Was about 95 on the Delta yesterday. Still a bit chilly, but short suit was fine. Many skipped the wetsuits. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: June-09-2017 at 3:38am
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Thanks for the efforts creating this gathering. I am looking at our Summer and don't know if we can attend although I want to. ------------- |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: June-13-2017 at 3:50pm
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We are going to need some volunteers to bring some food. I think for the most part if people bring food for themselves and something to share will be a great way to start the first year. To start the morning off having some quick easy things like muffins, donuts, fruit, juices, coffee, as skiers may want to take advantage of the early morning un-disturbed water. Lunch can be deli sandwiches from local stores that would be best purchased the night before. If someone would like to bring a gas bbq, burgers and dogs could be done and the same for dinner. Of course snacks, chips, and favorite beverage will be needed also. So please chime in as to what you will be bringing. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: June-13-2017 at 4:11pm
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FYI Anchoring of boats will be on a gradual sloping mud, rocky bottom. As seen in the photos at the top of the page bow and stern lines work best at this location. I use an Anchor Buddy with a float attached and place it in the water for the day. When I approach shore I attach the bow line to the Anchor Buddy and allow the boat to drift around until the stern is pointed at shore. Then with previously attached long stern line I reverse the boat back toward shore. Then I get into the water and walk the line to shore and attach to a shore anchor device of choice. Hope this information helps. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: June-26-2017 at 6:06pm
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For Boat Tie offs with an inboard like the Ski Nautique the easy way is to buy a 5" stretch cord from a Marine Dealer. Attach the stretch cord to your anchor rope so it will be in the right spot to connect to your ski pole. Put a ski buoy ball on the anchor rope where the stretch rope attach's so when you drive away your hook up is always visible. Next add a hook to the spot on your anchor rope where it will attach to rear platform. I hook mine under the rear deck. The distance from the front ski pole stretch rope to the anchor will vary depending on how deep your water is in front of the boat. I use about 20 feet in our shallow water this works well. Also a 3 foot chain is attached to the anchor and then to the anchor rope. The weight helps the anchor stay put. Behind the hook that attach's to the rear swim platform I have about 40 feet of rope. This allows tie off even if you have a very shallow grade heading into shore. Sometimes I can tie off 4 feet off shore, sometimes not depending on the water depth near shore and you need 2 feet of water to keep your prop and rudder safe, more for a larger boat. Coming back to your anchor you can see the buoy ball drive up to it while swinging a turn. Reach down and grab the tie off rope hook it to your ski pole and you are good. When you unload at the rear getting out of the boat headed to shore hook up the second hook to your swim platform as you get out. The stretch cord allows the boat to move a little so big waves or wind does not pull your anchor out. It works well and the rope and anchor fit under one of the rear seats so it stores out of the way. ------------- |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: July-06-2017 at 12:40am
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For those arriving from out of the area on Friday 7-28-17 an evening tour of Lake Almanor would be a nice kick off and time of introductions. All boats would need to be in the water prior to 6:00 PM. If anyone is interested in a lake tour on Friday let me know. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: July-24-2017 at 10:31am
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Less than a week to the first annual Correct Craft Fan West Reunion. The location on Lake Almanor for the event will be the Caynon Dam boat launch facility, look for the Correct Craft Fan sign. the kick off time will be at 7:00 AM til when ever. If anyone would like a lake tour on Fri. 28 contact me and I will be at the same location at 6:30 PM. It should be a great weekend the weather has been hot. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-24-2017 at 9:01pm
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Doesn't look good JD. Got out of the swim meet, but now have no boat. Kind of sucks, I wanted to make it up to Almonor. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: July-25-2017 at 10:31pm
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Sorry you wont be able to make it. The weather has been nice and hot although windy last week, my family has been camping there about 10 days currently. I get there when I can. This week there has been no wind and thunder clouds are forming in the late afternoon. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-25-2017 at 10:54pm
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Yes, I have not been to Almonor in many years, and was looking forward to it. As they say, maybe next year. I do appreciate your efforts in getting something started California. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-25-2017 at 11:29pm
Brian, What did I miss?? No boat?? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-26-2017 at 1:16am
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Eh, I think it's just a tune up Pete. But I don't have time or energy to do it, and, of course, all of the decent boat mechanics around here are backed up. I am thinking about selling my beloved SAN, however. I'm the original owner. My wife gave the go ahead. My daughter and wife are more into water skiing. Daughter has started running the course, and I'm tired of bumming ski pulls from others. Probably going to buy an SN 200. We shall see. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-26-2017 at 1:40am
| Time to finish up that 82! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-26-2017 at 7:30am
YES!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-26-2017 at 11:56am
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Ha. Now there's a dream. I would like to finish the 82 some time, but that's not happening anytime soon either. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: July-29-2017 at 10:35am
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Today is the day. The first CorrectCraftFan.com West Coast reunion. The weather has been great with a high yesterday at the lake of 88 and water temp of 77.7 with little to no wind. Skied yesterday afternoon into the evening. Hope to see you there. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-29-2017 at 11:40am
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I hope you all have a great time, so there will be interest to do it again next year. Enjoy! BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: August-01-2017 at 12:17am
  The morning started out to be a beautifully, warm, no wind, As I approached the public use access area boat ramp and day use area at 0730 things were different. There was a group of kayakers putting on a for profit event and attempting to shut the area down to any other people that were not part of their group. I pulled into the area anyway as I know the area is public access and first come first serve. The kayakers informed me that the area is rented by them and if you are not there for their event you would need to leave and that they did not want any power boats around their event.. The area has a on site host so I found the host and informed them of what the kayaking group was attempting to pull off. The host was not happy and went and educated the kayakers that the only thing their permit allowed them was to pay part of their proceeds to the US government for using a public facility in an attempt to make a profit. I have sent a letter to the local US Forestry department (were some of them work) and the the US Forestry in Washington as I know some of the people putting on this event are US Forestry employees attempting to take advantage of their knowledge the regulations and their willingness to lie public to run the un- knowing people out of the use area to hold a private event. After the first 30 min. of drama the kayaking group decided they should move a little farther away from me and my ski boat that was going to rune their event, aw narrow minded discriminating types, California is full of them. As the picture shows I was the only Correct Craft at the event. However the area did become crowded as the day went on pictures were taken at about 0830. Some co-workers showed up that were not there for the West Coast event and my family including in-laws showed up and stayed until the sun set. The water did not stay good all day. As I have stated Almanor is good early morning and right before sun set. You might as well bring a tube or surf board for the middle of the day. There were not any of the CorrectCraftFan family that showed up. Maybe next year will be different. I have some plans that we can discuss latter that may work better for some of you. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: August-09-2017 at 1:57am
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Discussion for next year, There are some issues that come up due to the mountain environment. Early season the water is cold, not a big issue but bothers some. Late season is wildfire season and if the fire is not real close but there is a fire in the area, the smoke can be bad. If there is no smoke September is the best month for skiing on Almanor, kids are back in school and the flatlanders go home and return the lake to the locals. Rocky Point Camp Ground has turned two of their three loops into reservation only camping. This would allow individual families to reserve a camp location side by side or in various different locations throughout the camp area. I would again recommend camping for 3 days in order to do the lake justice. It is a good size body of water. If any of the Sacramento area guys want to come check out the lake and camping situation let me know and I will tour you around on the lake so you have a better idea of what to expect. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: August-10-2017 at 3:54pm
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JD, what a disappointment, cannot believe not even 1 boat showed up. Out here in it's heyday Green Lake attracted people from all over the world, literally, and a couple hundred people with 40 or 50 boats. Sure looks like a beautiful spot also. Great effort and maybe a different spot may bring more boats?? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: August-13-2017 at 6:18pm
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A little bit of what you missed. I found this video this morning while looking to get a cabin at Plumas Pines Resort. It shows a good view of the lake with a little bit of information about Lassen Nation Park. Enjoy, I do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twk3PvABcPE ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: MourningWood
Date Posted: August-14-2017 at 1:06am
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Sure sorry not to have seen a better turnout. next time. If I may, I think perhaps a location more centrally located in California would be more successful.. (I realize this is a West Coast event, not a California event, but think there may be a better draw from within Cal, esp. around SF Bay Area, then expand from there...) |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: August-16-2017 at 12:30am
I agree that if an event was closer to a major population area there may be more attendance. but I do not live near those areas and that would make it difficult for me to put on an event in those areas. No one else has stepped up to the plate on the West Coast, or Southern California, or Central California, or Portland, or Seattle to attempt an event. I would recommend that someone put on an event in Southern California and Central California along with Portland and Seattle that would be great. I might even get to one of them. However, as you make mention, I am putting on the West Coast event and the location live near is within 50 miles of the center of San Diego and Seattle. So I am giving it a try. I knew from the messages and lack of messages that no one from the site was attending. I still had 11 family members and 20 co-workers there. One brought his Supreme and another a patio boat. I am at one of the local lakes frequently so setting a date to be at Almanor is not a big issue for me. If I know there are more people attending I will scale up the event. I was only out some planning time and a few hundred bucks to buy shirts for the attendees. I ended up giving the shirts to family members, all is good. You all have no idea how hard it is for me ( and my friends get up set at the idea more people on the water) to invite people to the mountains so our local lakes can become more crowded as Almanor frequently becomes peoples favorite vacation spot. I am willing to go out on a limb with this group as we all have the same interest. So, hopefully a few more boats will show up next year and may be even a few more events on the West Coast. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |