Nautique Regatta 2019

I'll watch this thread to see if there's any takers. The southeast event takes place on my home lake and the hosting marina, Russell Marine, also happens to be my marina as well. But they have multiple locations on the lake and this event will be hosted at The Ridge Marina.

The Ridge is a gated lake community. That may not mean much from a logistics perspective, but if you plan to launch at The Ridge Marina, you'll have to drive through the development and come in through the gated entrance.

The location of The Ridge marina is pretty central on the lake.

I keep my boat at River North, and that's a good 20 - 25 minute ride from there. If you look at Google maps and/or you're looking for a place to crash, you can look at Windmere Creek State Park. That's the part of the lake where we typically play.

The manager at my marina is a big water skiier and there's a course in one of the coves not too far from my marina. It's maintained by the president of the Alabama chapter of the AWSA. Nice guy. There's at least 3 other courses on the lake as well.

I'm not sure if we'll be out that weekend or not. My son is on a travel baseball team and they're playing nearly every weekend in June/July/August, mostly in the greater ATL area. So we'll see. Friday evening on the lake could be a good time though.

So after discussing this official event with Heather; we're in! Already registered with a boat slip as Kermit will be making the journey, will probably be the smallest boat in attendance and will easily be lost amongst the G's that will be there. Looking forward to it. We'll see if comes close to the CCFan events I've been to and involved with. I doubt it will even come close.

I saw it come across. I may be interested in lake martin deal I heard its pretty nice, Not too bad of a trip for the ol gully wamper.   

Here is the host hotel info:


Hampton Inn -
Alexander City
Host Hotel Misc
1551 Elkahatchee Rd,
Alexander City, AL 35010
PH: 256-234-2244

Host Hotel Info
ALL ATTENDEES MUST CALL FOR RESERVATION: PHONE #256-234-2244 Room Rate: $84.60/per night Dbl: 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Fridge King: 1 King Bed, Shower Only, No Microwave or Fridge Other Lodging Options: Lake Martin Realty: http://reservations.vacationrentaldesk.com Bolton Cove lake home rentals on Lake Martin: - http://boltoncove.com/ VRBO.com - be sure to use Zip Code 35010 Days Inn, 3146 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 PH: 256-234-6311 All attendees must call direct to hotel to make reservation: Reference: Nautique Southeast Regatta to get special discounted rate of $72/per night for King/Dbl Queen $114.95/Suite All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Hot breakfast includes boiled eggs, biscuits & sausage ,Gravy& hot waffles is included in the rate. Hotel has free internet and a large outdoor pool & Fitness center. Credit card required to book rooms. Individual rooms will have 24 hours cancellation policy applied.

There is a state park with camping and RV hookups close by as well. Here is their info:

Wind Creek State Park -
4325 Alabama Hwy. 128,
Alexander City, AL 35010
PH: 256-329-0845
for reservations contact www.alapark.com

Nearby Airports
ATL - 145 miles BHM - 71 miles MGM - 51 miles

Does anyone know the "boat license" regs for alabama? for non resident...

I've got a FL boater one and concealed permit , i hand them that one first then they quit asking questions.. plus a uscg saftey sticker . In any event it just wasn't very clear when I looked in a few spots Yes I have internet when no one hits a telephone more or I don't cut it with the lawnmower. I got plenty of generator to keep it running too. Im sure i;ll be fine as long as I don't start shooting flares and spray the DNR man with a super soaker

The boat license is for AL residents only.

8122pbrainard wrote: rosconole wrote: Does anyone know the "boat license" regs for alabama? for non resident... Ross, You don't have a search feature on internet service in Orlando? I did find this: "The Marine Police Division of the Department of Natural Resources regulates the boating laws in Alabama. All powered watercraft (including gasoline, diesel and electric motors) that are operated mainly on Alabama waters must be registered. Some vessels are exempt from the boat registration requirements, including those that are: Currently registered and kept in another state" Also, in my searching I did come across the needed Alabama safe boating exam. That may restrict you going to the regatta.

Trip is booked! Got a house rented on AirBNB about 5 miles to the east of the marina. Private dock with 2 slips. Should be a great time!

We were thinking about going but couldn't find a place to stay every camp ground I checked is booked for the year. It must be a very busy place.

3 am is going to come awful early.

I thought the same thing. You may be getting a few bright flashes from oncoming traffic ar 3 am! Have a great trip!

1000lbs of contraband R12 in the pickup?

Was wondering if Y'all were gonna head down for this. According to ScottZ who's talked with the host marina. This is going to be an annual event. Scott, Brit, Frank, and I will take one for the team and let y'all know how it goes. Kermit, Heather and I are leaving in the morning to be a dwarf among giants. I did sign up to demo a new SN tomorrow so I'm looking forward to skiing behind a 2019. It should be a little different than a 72 Mustang.

I hope it becomes a regular one, as usually it will be easy for me to make. I want to see a pic of Kermit next to the biggest ugliest surf boat there!

Unless you have all/most of the lead aft of the rear axle, I can’t see the boat squatting a F250 Diesel.
I pull a 7,000 excavator with mine and don’t get that much squat.