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One other thing I just thought about -
Quite a few years ago I went to see a barefoot tournement at an "army corp of engineers dam site" somewhere over in the Webster Lake area.
If I remember right it had a large grassy area and the boats could pull up to it. I don't know if this has public access or not.
Anyone know about this area???

75,
    My camp is about three miles south of the Springside Inn. Owasco lake is still not exactly a skiing mecca. My cousins tell me there was an active club at one point, all I know is the jump and the course were removed about two years after I learned to ski about(83-84) and there hasn't been much of a serious skiing scene present since then. That is also about the time my friend Dave Bowen finished work on his ski pond over in weedsport about 6 miles away, if I ever feel the need to tackle a course thats where I will head. You can still have a very good time during the week and on mornings and weekends on Owasco though, every now and then I have to leave the skiboat home and pull out the catamaran if its too windy. Its a great life when the water isn't solid.

Keith,

Point well taken. Although the past couple of years, the traffic has let up a little. As long as your there by 11:00AM on a weekend, you're all set.

So, this brings us to travel commitment. NH/ME boarder isn't unreasonable. Joe has the longest drive of us all. Keith, have you ever gone to Indian Lake in Worcester or Webster Lake in Webster? On the flip side, the lake in Milton, NH looks decent. I'll check it out this weekend. Craig recommended it. Plus, it's by NECC so a two day event would be perfect. This would be our greatest opportunity for vendors or special guests to attend. You're right, if we're going to do it, let's aim high. A hotel will probably be $89.00-$99.00 in NH.

Yes Keith, let's get together for some skiing this summer. I keep my boat in Natick.

Let's keep the ideas flowing!

Ken

Ken,
I didn't realize Lake Cochituate was your 'home lake'. I actually work in Framingham. We should try to work out a regular lunch time ski this summer.

If possible, I'd rather work on one date to get the greatest attendance. Like the Green Lake reunion, if we have a critical mass of people and/or boats, we can get interest from sponsors and make it a really cool event with giveaways, demo boats, etc. However, if that doesn't work out, we could do two smaller events.

My only issue with Lake Cochituate SP is weekend traffic. I know that's an issue at most lakes in NE but if we could find a place that's a little more out of the way and on a little bigger lake, we would have less compet*tion for space in the parking lot, on the lake and at the BBQ pits.

What I would like to do is contact the State Parks offices for ME, NH, VT, and/or CT (a difficult thing to do this time of year) to see if they have a recommended state park on a lake that could accommodate us and then reserve their 'group facility'.

May be we could split up the states (each take one) and try to some info and then report back to the group?

-Keith

mgewed,

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

Ken

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.

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.

Lake # 1

Milton, NH

Launch, beach, grilling

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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