The Official Photographers of AOTH...

[roadtrip se]

Over the last couple of years, we have set up a projector in the evenings at the JRM Yacht Club and shown pictures of the boats running that day out on the lake. It generated a lot of interest.

A father and son team's shots always seem to catch the true essence of a day on the water on our favorite boats.
I have admired their art and have a 20x30 framed example of the 22 hanging on the wall at our lake house. You can literally see the reveloutions of the prop in the spray behind the boat.

These guys are Mike and Matt Truesdale. Chances are that if you ran with them over the past couple of years, there was a camera pointed in your direction. They have taken 1000's of pictures.

So here is the deal. This year, the Truesdales are the "official" photographers of AOTH. For $50, you will receive a high quality 20x30 photograph of your chosing mailed to your house in a tube ready for framing shortly after the rally. Of course, any profits from the Truesdale's efforts go to support the MW Donzi Club and the Donzi Registry.

So get a haircut, buff up the boat, put on your speed prop, smile, and tell momma to wear her nicest swimwear, because we will be taking your picture!

Thanks Mike and Matt for volunteering to do this!

[gero1]

i have two trueser's on my living room wall and one on my coffee cup

[gero1]

it got to be my boat??? can it someone else's or a group pic?

[hot shot]

I'm in for a couple of pic's thanks guys for making things even better.... this year is gonna be great mick

[Z-Man]

I'd be up for one. I loved to get a group shot as well.

[FISHIN SUCKS]

I like that group shot idea, is it possible? good thinkin' Andre.

[Trueser]

Some pics to get the blood flow......

[Trueser]

A couple more

1. Group shot
2. Someone would like to upgrade...
3. run forest run
4. Tail
5. Overhead missing a few

[Trueser]

Some younger crew.

[tamburello]

Wow, that 18 in the last set of pics is throwing quite a tail. Anybody know what kind of drive he has or if his X dim. is raised?

- Jeff

[Trueser]

GGdonzi's boat

1986 18 Classic standard X with a Alpha SS.

[tamburello]

Thanks for the info Mike. BTW - Awesome pics!

[RedDog]

Some pics to get the blood flow......
2007 AOTH
third picture - Sam is about to drive up my tail pipes in a hurry

[Donzi Vol]

Oh man. I'm gettin all hot and bothered here. I can't wait for this event! It looks like a blast. RedDog, if we don't get the 22 up there, I might be expecting another 70mph ride :propeller:

[Donzi Racer]

Oh man. I'm gettin all hot and bothered here. I can't wait for this event! It looks like a blast. RedDog, if we don't get the 22 up there, I might be expecting another 70mph ride :propeller:

Ummm, young nephew, you doubt your uncles abilities in getting the 22 to Kentucky? hmmm? Will probably be coming in on a wing and a prayer. As usual, The Racing Boy, better known in some circles as Jasper Talladega!

[Sam]

Oh ! :boat: I guess that is me Reddog, just coming up to say hi. Jerry made me do it, see ya in a few weeks.

Sam

[Donzi Vol]

Ummm, young nephew, you doubt your uncles abilities in getting the 22 to Kentucky? hmmm? Will probably be coming in on a wing and a prayer. As usual, The Racing Boy, better known in some circles as Jasper Talladega!

no no. you never cease to amaze me. i'm sure we'll have plenty of rides there

[Trueser]

I think Todd was being told to let me drive.....( Jill )

"I can show you how fast this boat can go......"

[Team Jefe]

Maybe then......But now....

Jill: "Is that all she has?"
Todd: " We going 80!?!?"
Jill: " Not bad for an SE....still Its not a SCORPION!!!":biggrin.:

[roadtrip se]

The man knows Jill pretty well... that or he is ducked down between us and out of camera range.

You guys are in for a treat watching her run her boat. Be careful, it might wake up a few folks out there to the fact that she should be running her own boat!

[Trueser]

Are you talking this kind of driving?

[Team Jefe]

There's the E-Ticket....What a ride:eek!:, Miss Jill really came into her own that day....Just glad I could be involved.

And for some cross-thread pollination, that photo was taken by Mike on the "old" Boat...and they were going over the same wake... Great Photog, Great Camera, Great boat = Seriously Awesome Picture.:yes:

[Trueser]

Getting close

[Trueser]

Old picture I found today.

2003 AOTH

[Trueser]

Some of the best pictures!!!!

[Phil S]

..but none of that gorgeous (ha !) yellow Z-25 at AOTH 2012....heck I'll send ya 50 bucks for a cd of those....if they're not blurry...which I doubt they are...:wink:

[Trueser]

email me...

Trueser@comcast.net

[mike o]

Keep them pic's coming.....:yes:.......:crossfing: