White Lake 2011 UPDATE !!!

Steve,

The nearest grocery store in in Elizabethtown which is 7 miles from White Lake. They have a Lowes Foods and a Walmart.

Donald

NCH20SKIER wrote: Made my reservations today. In Friday night and out on Sunday. Weather and conditions permitting I hope for a barefoot run or 2 on Friday night/Saturday morning. Anyone else interested?

Yes to the barefoot run

On the 10th floor

A barefoot run sounds good even to us old folks. Knees not what they used to be but the desire still there. Just a hint to age: I was in the 100 to join the AWSA Barefoot club when the minimum time was 1 minute, certified by Al Crockett, if anyone remember him.

Greetings folks! Just officially joined today, but have read CCF for quite a while. I have a house at White Lake NC (since 1965) and sincerely hope to join the party on weekend of April 29. Had the second Ski Nautique on White Lake; mine is 1973, first was 1970 belonging to the Dr. Gale Johnson family from Dunn NC. I still have mine, mostly original with the exception of some duct tape on the seats and a Southwind ski pole we installed to do ski shows for what was then the Blueberry Festival (now called Water Festival). It is a tangerine solid color hull (only one like it I have ever known that existed at White Lake) with ivory deck; no script down the side. It is a dead ringer for the Correct Craft cut sheet for early model Ski Nautiques posted here on CCF. Carl and Dianne are the (4th) owners we have known at White Lake Marina and are exceptional folks! I'llkeep looking for updates on any scheduled events or cruise arounds that are planned. Glad to be aboard!! Spot (graham white)

Being new to the forum I stand corrected on the oldest Correct Craft dealer if there is another. My family has lived in same house same address on White Lake NC since late 1965... might've been a Nautique that visited, but we bought the second one that "lived" on the lake. Dr. Johnson's family sold their 1970 some time ago, but it's been on CCF for sale since then. As for White Lake Marina being the oldest...not really sure. I've known it for ~45 years here, so hats off to any dealer selling Correct Crafts for longer. Spot (graham white)

8122pbrainard wrote: Graham, Welcome to CCfan. We're glad you signed on. No matter what condition your boat is in, make sure you get some pictures submitted for the diary section. It sounds like you could also include some intersting text as well! spot wrote:    I have a house at White Lake NC (since 1965) and sincerely hope to join the party on weekend of April 29. Had the second Ski Nautique on White Lake; mine is 1973, first was 1970 ) Are you sure about the above? With White Lake Marine "claiming" to be the oldest CC dealer, I'm surprised there's not a earlier SN. Keep in mind they started producing them in 1961.

Pete, I wonder if the SN would've been the big draw in the 60s and early 70s for the average family vs. say a Southwind or other more "family friendly" model. Since they sold alot of different models at that time, I'm wondering if maybe it was too hardcore of a ski machine vs. other available CCs.

Swatkinz wrote:     Pete, I wonder if the SN would've been the big draw in the 60s and early 70s for the average family vs. say a Southwind or other more "family friendly" model. Since they sold alot of different models at that time, I'm wondering if maybe it was too hardcore of a ski machine vs. other available CCs.

Steve,
If your reasoning is correct, then it must have something to do with the geographical location. We had plenty of the SN's as well as all the other models back then. Plenty of wood as well. It's really a shame 99% of those hulls are long gone!

jackiewdeen wrote: A barefoot run sounds good even to us old folks. Knees not what they used to be but the desire still there. Just a hint to age: I was in the 100 to join the AWSA Barefoot club when the minimum time was 1 minute, certified by Al Crockett, if anyone remember him.

Don't remember Al Crocket, but I sure do remember the AWSA Barefoot Club. The blue triangle patch with the yellow feet and writing. And you could get the little round (yellow with red??) badge with how many minutes your run was. You got a couple years on me Jackie, but similar vintage. I sent in for my patch/membership in 1972. Still gettin her done. Wish I still had that patch, but its long gone. I do still have an original unused AWSA decal from back then tho, the red and white ships wheel like on the sides of the 70s boat. I kept the one, the other was on the back window of my 65 Mustang (car) I had back then.

Waterdog wrote: Steve, I've been watching from the sidelines. I had surgery on my neck about 10 days ago. My Dad was right - "Thats going to hurt when you get older". They removed 2 discs and put in synthetic discs & 2 titainium plates. I feel good but I'll be out of work for another month or so. I'm planing on coming down Saturday at the crack and staying to mid-day Sunday ,I need to get a room reserved soon.. I think the talk will ramp up after St.Johns. I'm laying low till the Pee-Dee "Run to the Sun" car show in Myrtle Beach March 17-21. It's really a GREAT car show and the kick off of spring. If you guys get a chance it's worth seeing.

Good luck with your recovery. I'll look forward to seeing you at WL. Regarding the MB car show. I've been to that show a couple of times. Do you have an old car?

To show my boat there would need to be a considerable amount of elbow grease and love.....Guess I need to find a way to stay in town and get it cleaned up........I still will meet anyone who wants to take a run between 6:30 and 8:00

I wont be able to make it to this one.

I just want to say a special thanks to Keeganino for offering to pick up up and return me to the airport if I was going to be able to make it.

Im taking some vacation time to go to Puerto Rico at the end of May and will be possibly starting a new job in the next few weeks so I will have to conserve my vacation time.

Thanks again Keeg

Have a great time everyone, I cant wait for the pics

The Godfather wrote: Eric, we don't say can't in the south. And a trip to where ???? Just haven fun with you. sorry you .... make it to WL2011. And for one more tought, it better to look at a photo when you are in it...... But, you will be missed for sure. Dave, I'll be going to Puerto Rico the 21st of May. So as much as I love you guys, I'll go to the islands instead! Dave

OK Guys.
Confirmed today Saturday the 12th- To help off-set the costs of this event There is gonna be an Entry Fee of $20 per boat.
WLM is going to give us a

   T-Shirt
   Door Prizes
   Lunch
   FREE RAMP Access all weekend long
   Trophies-for the Winners of the RIG Contest

SO, If you're entering a boat(s), they'll be a sign-up tent near the Front Entrance. The 'Orange Crush' will be parked beside it- or the 'Orange Smash', whichever Mr. ReidP brings.

Also sign my clipboard with
Your name , boat , Address , CCFan name , e-mail

Again, Guys on your Computer fill out a Form on the INFO on your Boat.
What you have done to it, etc.
I'll go ahead and send out a Form that Keith sent me and you guys can fill that out. If you don't get this form from me and you're coming, shoot me an e-mail     mtmabe@northstate.net.

Again, Thanks, and keep signing up to attend and also the food. I'm getting Keegan to get the Burgers,Dogs,Buns,Chips.
So guess, we'll be needing the 'Other' things.

Thanks Again,
Marty Mabe

    

Marty, thanks for taking the lead on this. I'm in for the propane and other stuff previously mentioned. Let me know hat else I can do to help. By the way,will ther be any info sessions?