2009 Donzi Owners Rally - LAKE MEAD!

[MikeMiller]

Dear Fanatics...
I have gone crazy in my sexy old age! That's the only thing I can think is causing this lunacy. Well here goes.... why wait any longer? Who cares about losing more money? I care about seeing old friends, making new friends, meeting Donzi buddies and ladies, and seeing you nuts run your hearts out!!
For too long has Donzi forgotten the Fanatics in the West!!!!!!!
I want to have a Lake Mead Donzi Owners Rally! Can I have help?
Here's what I need:
1. Will anyone come? I am thinking of July 17-19, 2009.
If we can't have at least 20 boats then it doesn't make sense for me to put this much energy into it!
2. Can anyone help me with the waterways, hotels, restaurants? I will do most of the work, just some pointing in the right direction is needed.
3. Are those dates acceptable? They are to me and and of course do not intrude on other rallies. Of course, not every will be happy with those dates but at least give me a consensus.
So there. Get your juices flowing in the West!!!!! If you think about it, this could be huge!!!!!
Hugs and kisses,

[BUIZILLA]

Havasu... :wink:

[MikeMiller]

Havasu is only a short run south ;)

[RickSE]

Mike,

Well..., most here can probably guess my response but I think you're at the wrong lake if you’re gonna plan this in the Southwest. Mead is big and close to Vegas but in my eyes, a boring lake; it can get really rough and there's not much to do on the water. Plus, temperatures will probably be in the 110º range in July.

As for Havasu, It'll be freakin hotter then HELL in July and way over crowded on the weekend. Havasu probably has the best on or near the water facilities, but the crowds and heat can be overwhelming, 115º or more that time of year.

As most will guess my suggestion is Powell with more water then you know what to do with, facilities on the south and north end of the lake, endless side canyons and the best scenery in the Southwest. We've been doing Powell for 3-years now and have somewhat of a history with the marina. We had (9) boats the first year, (4) the following year and (5) last year. Yes, Powell is not as convenient as Mead or Havasu, but people travel great distances to see this lake for a reason.

I'll help in anyway I can no matter where you and everyone else decides to go and will attend. We've talked before at the Dealer Meetings (Donzi of NM) but it's been a while. I'm currently in Hawaii but will send you my contact info.

Getting (20) to attend here out West may be hard unless we're able to pull a few more of the East Coast & Mid-West guys in. Our typical interest starts with,

farmerTX (TX)
DonCig (CO)
Yeller (Canada)
trueser (IL)
Zman (KA)
Zelatore (CA)
Donziweisel (WY)
Myself (AZ)
Rob T (AZ)
GCarter (FL)
Thriller (Canada)
& a few others

Hope I don't sound too negative. :wink:

[MikeMiller]

Excellent replies! Thanks so much for your help and interest!

I think Powell is a good idea as well. What about Lake Tahoe??

Anyone else?

[yeller]

I really hope you can pull this one off Mike. Nice of you to think of us westerners. I'd be great to meet you. I agree, it could be huge. I've never been able to figure out why more people don't go to the Powell event. Some of, if not the best boating in the world.

In July, even Powell will be stinking hot, but Mead and more so, Havasu will be Scorching hot. I was in Havasu last July and it wasn't even enjoyable to run the boat. It felt like you were holding a heat gun to your face. Definately the best choice if you want to sandbar all day. Wouldn't ever want to go to that lake on the weekend though. Too busy and too many drunks.

I've never been, but have always wanted to check out Tahoe.

I'd try and make anyplace on the west, but there is a good chance I won't be able to go anywhere next summer as I will only be a couple months into my new business at that time.

[BUIZILLA]

I've never been to Tahoe....

or Jhole....

hmmmm,,, honey, time for a roadtrip

when is the 2009 Tahoe Classic Boat show?

[BUIZILLA]

Unless your hanging out with some weird women, the lawnmowers on the wrong side...sometimes you have to visit the valley's, before you tackle the forest :yes:

[BUIZILLA]

there are times I would rather spectate...

[need for speed]

Lake Tahoe would be SOOOOO cool.. but don't they have crazy rules on what and wnat can not go a far as boats and motors / noise etc..

[RickSE]

I wanted to come back on and also mention Tahoe, a little further for anyone coming from the East and @ 6000' but should be a cool place. We also used to have small Donzi dealer in Tahoe who was willing to do a few things to help.

I'd like to see more people come to Powell but I'd go to Tahoe.


Lake Tahoe would be SOOOOO cool.. but don't they have crazy rules on what and wnat can not go a far as boats and motors / noise etc..

I think Tahoe's biggest restrictions are with 2-stroke stuff. I've seen some big, fast stuff at Tahoe online.


...
I'd try and make anyplace on the west, but there is a good chance I won't be able to go anywhere next summer as I will only be a couple months into my new business at that time.

Then maybe we come to you in.... Vancouver

[yeller]

Then maybe we come to you in.... VancouverAnytime you want Rick. Would love to see you guys up here.

Donzi people are always welcome. :yes:

[farmer tx]

Polly and I are in for Powell. If a person ever needs to feel humbled, just make an 85 mile run one way up the Colorado River at Powell. There is not a photo on earth that does this lake justice. Maybe we will have the Criterion SS done by then.

Mark

[zelatore]

I was just thinking about Powel for next year this morning...

I'll make the trip again - it's a spectacular lake. I'd love to see a few more people show up as well. I should have an open seat if anybody needs a ride.

July is a tough time for me as I have a company-sponsored cruise for the 4th that I'm usually pretty heavily involved in that effectively eats up 2 weeks. But June worked pretty well for me last year.

As for Tahoe, that's easy for me since I'm only a few hours away. I can do that most any weekend I don't already have something booked. In fact, I'm planning to go up there for a week (not all on the boat) in the spring after the skiers are gone and before the summer tourists show up.

Tahoe is pretty impressive - but only for a while. Frankly, it's not a huge lake, and doesn't have a lot of 'stuff' like Powell does. There's only one bay, and it has the only island in the lake. There are quite a few places you can pull in for a drink or dinner. I like it, but it's not as impressive as Powell. It's other drawbacks are the speed-sapping elevation (6000') and the tendency to get rough in the afternoons when the wind picks up.

The wooden boat show is great - I've been a few times. It's usually in early August, but I don't think they've posted the '09 dates yet. Assuming we do Powell again this year, I'd still be up for the wooden boat show at Tahoe if anybody is interested. I believe we have one or two members who have Donzi's on Tahoe; I know I've seen a few on the lake in the past.

And no issues bringing your Donzi to Tahoe. Unless maybe you've got a 2-stroke kicker.... :wink:

Rick, Yeller, NfS, etc - if you guys get serious about wanting to do something at Tahoe I'll be glad to help with the logistics as needed. Like I said, I'm only about 3 hours from the lake.

[Team Jefe]

Would love to go, but that is a big pull for me (not that I am apposed to big pulls), and in July is bad....Pluse the 2-stroke limits on Tahoe. Still, for some reason I think the e-Tecs are acceptable there????

Would really have to think about it. One, the Powell rally is already happening in June....I am guessing this would be a Combo rally for that and the Owners rally???? if not you'll get folks at one or the other.

Second, I liked Destin alot....In early October its a great time to be there and after the summer rush and rates. Plus we were very busy and left a bunch of activities on the table...Powerboat racing, Destin Seafood Festival, etc.

[RickSE]

... the Powell rally is already happening in June....

We haven't kicked anything off for Powell 09' yet. We usually do late June due to weather; water is warming up, winds die down and we're early enough to miss the monsoon storms. Powell in July is possible but you may have to dodge a few thunderstorms. If we do Mead, Havasu or Tahoe in July then it may make sense to not do Powell this year. If we just combine this up and do Powell then were good.

I'd love to see more people come west and I still think Powell will be easier for those who might bring boats, less of a tow.

For reference, I'll use I-40 since it's the better southern route,
Powell is about 7-hours from Albuquerque on I-40.
Mead is 8.5-9-hours " "
Havasu is 8-hours " "
Tahoe is about 15-hours from Albuquerque

Without boats, flying in,
Mead is probably the easiest, fly to Las Vegas (30-45 minute drive)
Powell, fly to Phoenix (4-hour drive), Flagstaff (2-hours), Vegas (6-hours)
Havasu, Phoenix (4-hours), Vegas (2-hours?)
Tahoe, Reno (1-hour?), San Fran (?), Sacramento (?)

[Donziweasel]

I am kinda on the sidelines on this one as Boo Boo's due date is June 4. I have been to Powell, been to Mead, been to Tahoe. My suggestion is stick with Powell. More areas to get away, relax, etc.... Tahoe would be second, but bring a wetsuit and don't expect to "get away" from everyone. Tahoe is above 6000 ft. If you run a carbed boat, drop 2 jet sizes and plan on losing 18%-20% hp.

[Donziweasel]

Any of you are more than welcome to come visit. The Lazy P will be done. Would love to have some of you drop in on the way or back from wherever everyone end's up. July is a great time here, plenty of water, and from what you have seen of my pics, amazing lakes. Would love to have a few Donzi's on my lakes! Buiz gets first dibs on the 220 50 amp RV hookup!

[zelatore]

San Francisco to Tahoe is between 3 and 4 hours depending on traffic.

Sacramento is about 2.5 hrs.

Figure a little longer if you're towing.

That's to the south side, where most of the development and hotels are. On a weekend, add an hour to get around to the north side of the lake. Personally, I like the north side better since it's less croweded (a little) but the casinos and night life are on the south side.

I live a little south of Sac along the Sacramento river, and work on the bay in Oakland. If we decided to do Tahoe, and some people wanted to fly into the bay area (remember you can pick from three bay area airports- San Fran, Oakland, and San Jose) we could put something together on the bay for a day before heading up to the lake. I don't normally take my 22 out on the 'big pond', but that's why I've got my Carver.

Or, if people wanted to trailer their boats out, we could also spend a day running around in the delta. It ain't the keys, but I can probalby keep you entertained for a day at least. :shades:

[Lenny]

I was JUST looking at pictures of Lake Mead from a week ago a buddy had. I am all over MEAD. :yes:

WITH a boat. :)

[zelatore]

I haven't tried Mead, but it's closer for me... I'm game whatever lake you guys want to try.

But Powell will be hard to beat.

[BigGrizzly]

I have been to Powell and it is beautiful. Problem is I was there for a week and it isn't long enough. For me a weekend would be such a haul it is kind of like west cost guys coming to Lanier. FT Walton is 10, I think, from Huston, 7.5 for me. It would have been bigger if there was no hurricane and some people were not sick. As for me, We liked Ft. Walton much better then Sota. The food was better Too. The water inside was great and plenty of room to have fun. Next time Yipp-ki yea will be in top form and that Donzi in panthera's clothing will be on time. I am sure that Jefe and Harbor master will do it again. I bet there could even be a cook out on that beach( hint). If There needs to be more advance notice so people can set their vacation schedules. This is one reason why Cumberland and the Lake George rallys are so successful. The other part People who say they will go and then cancel is a real drag. It is like people who have no intention of going tell us why not to go to a place and site reasoning over and over. Hech everybody would love to have one within 15 minutes of their house. The closest one to me is Eufaula, which is always good to great. and always the same time every year. Everyone who goes to that one always wants to go again, Inexpensive and fun. So that is my take. BTW I want to have a Day/weekend one here at Lanier for locals and/or travel people. A BBQ at my house etc. Open for suggestions. Summer time if lake levels permit- it looks good for that at this time.

[yeller]

I was rethinking this. Keep in mind that I probably won't be able to make any event next summer due to business, so I'm only tossing my opinion out there. There is a slim chance I could get away.

Lake Powell is incredible. NO doubt about that.
Mead will be HOT. Not as hot as Havasu, but hot non the less. I was in Vegas/Mead early July this year and as hot as it was at that time of year, it still wasn't too hot to boat. I think Mead may allow for a larger event as it is closer for many West Coasters....and you can stay in Vegas. Besides the obvious night life, Vegas has accomodations for all budgets.
Havasu was just too damn hot at that time of year. It literally was TOO hot to boat. The wind in your face was scorching. The lake is kinda smallish at about 20mi (I think). It is the place to go for checking out hi performance boats though, and about a mile up river there is a fantastic sandbar. Not a great place for actual boating, but a great place to hang out. I would never, ever go there on a weekend though.

All that being said, IF am able to make it, my preference this time around would be Mead. I would still go to Powell (and probably) Havasu as well though. After driving from Canada, it's well worth including all 3 in the visit.

[zelatore]

So who have we got that knows Mead? And could we get a bigger crowd if we go there instead of Powell?

I'm fine with it - probably saves me 5 hrs towing each way :yes::convertib:

[Air 22]

:worthy::worthy:Lake Havasu has the highest concentration of boats with Dancing Poles:biggrin: in the U.S....Im just say'n:yes::yes::nilly::nilly:

[Lenny]

I will have a new truck shortly and it will finally be "fun" to drive endlessly without sleep. :)

Air, congrats on your new blue "toy" :yes:

Something to be said for this http://www.donzi.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=252

[Donziweasel]

Mead is not Powell. It is hotter and much rougher, not as scenic and very few if any side canyons. Powell is a much better destination IMHO. Powell is more expensive though.

[yeller]

Lenny, if that's the type of scenery you're looking for, Powell is the place to go. Absolutely unbelievable place!

[RickSE]

Lenny, if that's the type of scenery you're looking for, Powell is the place to go. Absolutely unbelievable place!

Unless you go to Powellfest in August and stay on the beach overnight; you'll see more then you ever planned. :eek:

Powellfest is a fun gig if some of you want to come later in the summer. Usually 15-20 hotboats, a big raffle, Poker Run and a pig roast on the beach.

It's hard to deny the fun and excitment when a pack of Donzis are running down the channel or canyons of Powell.

[MikeMiller]

Thanks for all the opinions!!! Keep them coming.

Leaning towards Powell :)

[Z-Man]

As part of the "Let's Make the Long Haul Team" and having only visited Powell/Havasu I would vote for Powell. It is an amazing place with great hideways (a little narrow for the wider beam boats at times - Thanks Rick/Mark/Zelatore for coaching me through). I have to say it is the most amazing place to boat thus far in my travels.

Havasu was fun as well. My crew there had been to Mead but they preferred Havasu. All are beautiful places but I would vote Powell.

Please keep the gas prices down and I will be back! Dangling Rope $5.57:shocking::bonk: - I hope that is in the past!

I hope to see everyone again next year!

[zelatore]

Please keep the gas prices down and I will be back! Dangling Rope $5.57:shocking::bonk: - I hope that is in the past!


Oh yeah, it's much cheaper now...
http://www.wayneswords.com/gas.html

FWIW, if we do make it Powell for '09, I'd like to see a run way up-river one day. How far is Bullfrog?

[zelatore]

Just look at this map and tell me you don't start daydreaming of exploring the canyons!
http://www.travelwest.net/parks/lakepowell/images/lp.pdf

And for further inticement:

[RickSE]

...if we do make it Powell for '09, I'd like to see a run way up-river one day. How far is Bullfrog?

We turned off the channel for Escalante at mile marker 68...Bullfrog Bay is at mile 96, not really all that much further. DonCig ran up to Bullfrog and back the first year. In our 3-years of doing this event we've yet to enter the San Juan Arm or as Zelatore mentions, go past the Escalante Arm. There is still a heck of a lot more lake out there; I've only taken you guys to the areas that I know best.

[zelatore]

Now that I've at least seen some of the lake, I'll be better able to come up with some ideas for next year.

To heck with $5.00 gas! Let's ride!

[Donziweasel]

Rick,
San Juan is definetly worth a run. Once you get 5-10 miles in, you won't see a soul. Ran 25 miles up and never saw another boat. Beautiful. What would be the date this year? Maybe I can do something really nice for Boo Boo and she will me go. Yeah right! Probably just dreaming, dammit.

For all you Easterners, there are a few places in the US I think you should experience once in your life. Lake Powell is in the top 5. You have never ever seen anything like this type of boating. The pics posted don't do it justice. Explaining it doesn't do it justice. Nothing does it justice except being on that beautiful turqouis water with red canyon walls 100's of feet above you and miles of canyons to explore. WIld burros, coyotes, pictographs by ancient Indians, natural arches, seclusion, beautiful white sand beaches, NO SPEEDLIMIT OR NOISE RESTRICITIONS! I cna't even imagine the sound of a dozen Donzi's reverberating off the canyon walls. Probably the sweetest sound you will ever hear. You will also see amazing houseboats and some pretty sick performance boats. To top it off, Law Enforcement drives DONZIS there! Please try and make a trip one of these days, you will not be dissappointed. Plus, I hear Rick throws a damn good shindig on the lake for the gatherings. With Boo Boo's due date June 3, I am probably out, BUT her parents will be here in the fall and I could definetly make a solo run if you wanted to change the date to later. I will send money right now if that happened! Any chance you could help a brother out??????LOL

Plus, with my 380 hp 16, might be able to give some of the bigger boats a run this year. Actually, knowing what showed up last year, probably not.LOL At least Tamm's 427 Blackhawk won't be around to beat me up!LOL

Long live Powell.

[RickSE]

So what's it gonna take to get more people to travel for an event in the west, whether it be Powell, Mead, Havasu or Tahoe?

Lower gas prices next year would certainly help.

Planning with a better schedule?

More pictures?

MikeM beating the drum?

Like Griz says, we probably need to pin this down to where and when.

Mike, if you want to come out for a tour of some of these lakes, I'm here for ya. I got a little black 22C sitting in my garage full of fuel.

[need for speed]

Tahoe!!!!!:wink:

[Donziweasel]

If you choose Tahoe, a few things to consider. I have been there many times and although a very beautiful and fun lake, it is different from where many of you have boated before.

1. Tahoe is at 6,200 ft. You will lose 18%-21% of your hp. If you run a carb, re-jet two sizes. Also, you will probably want to borrow a lower pitched prop, probably 2-3 sizes. Don't get pissed when you lose 10-15 mph off the top.

2. Lake Tahoe has a summer average temp of 68 and never gets above 70. For warmer climate guys, you might want to borrow a wetsuit.

3. Be aware that the entire lake has a 600 ft shore line no wake area. In other words, anywhere on the lake within 600 ft of shore, 5 mph or less.

4. Baby 16 w/outboard before 1999 illegal.

5. California decibles laws are 82 and Nevada 86. You will get ckecked if you are running open exhaust. Get some mufflers. You will also get checked for safety equipment. A group of Donzi's running together is going to get checked multiple times. Make sure you have your chit together.

Tahoe can also get rough quick. If it gets windy, and it can FAST, head to the west side of the lake.

Also, Tahoe is not a big lake by western standards. At it's biggest point, it is only 22 miles long by 12 miles wide. No where close to the size of Powell, Mead or Havasu. It is the 10th deepest lake in the world at over 1600 ft deep.

I am not negative against Tahoe, but it is a different experience than the other mentioned lakes, and you should be ready for it. It is one of the most clear lakes in the world and nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, one of the most beautiful (although not as beautiful and my Jackson Lake:wink:) The Casino's are cool, but don't expect Vegas. They are all on the southeast corner of the lake in Nevada. Reno is about an hour away and if you fly in, probably where you want to fly to.

If everyone decided to do 2 western gatherings, I recommend Tahoe and Powell.

If you have any questions, fire away, been there many times. It is about a 8-10 hour drive from me, so if dates are right, I might make it. Plus, with the altitude, it would level the playing field a little for me!:)

[zelatore]

NO SPEEDLIMIT OR NOISE RESTRICITIONS!

Um, yeah, but I still don't recomend passing the local cops, even if they do have a Donzi of their own.

:pimp:

[zelatore]

If everyone decided to do 2 western gatherings, I recommend Tahoe and Powell.

Dude! You're a freekin' GENIUS!

Powell; about 12 hrs from me and the coolest lake I've ever seen. Gotta do it again.

Tahoe; about 3 hrs from me, so it's practically in my back yard.
(I would suggest August for this to coincide with the wooden boat show at Sierra Boat Works on the north side)

Tahoe Concours: August 13-16, 2009
http://www.laketahoeconcours.com/

[Donziweasel]

Boo Boo said if her parents were in town, I could go. Need to set dates pretty quick so I can lock the inlaws in. I know I bailed before, but it was an valid reason.

[Z-Man]

You mean these nice officers?!

40090

[zelatore]

That's my buddy....

[patolucas962000]

Guess I'm good at obtaining evidence for others to utilize!!! Wonder what I can capture at the next trip??? :thewave:

[Donziweasel]

Didn't you talk to him Don? If I remember right, you said he was a pretty cool guy. Wouldn't mind having his job for a week or two.

[zelatore]

Actually, it was a her. She was pretty cool about the whole thing and didn't write me up. Said they went with the Donzi because some of the other Parks agencies were running them with success. She also admitted she woudn't have caught me if Tex hadn't run me down and told me to look over my shoulder. :boat:

[Donziweasel]

What did she stop you for?

[yeller]

Boo Boo said if her parents were in town, I could go. Need to set dates pretty quick so I can lock the inlaws in. I know I bailed before, but it was an valid reason.To Powell or Mead...or only Tahoe?

The 1st year we did Powell, Thriller (the other Mike Miller) made the trek from here with a newborn. Only a couple weeks old I believe. So you and Boo Boo have no excuse. :wink:

[Trueser]

I vote Powell...

[fegettes]

So what's it gonna take to get more people to travel for an event in the west, whether it be Powell, Mead, Havasu or Tahoe?

Lower gas prices next year would certainly help.

Planning with a better schedule?

More pictures?

MikeM beating the drum?

Like Griz says, we probably need to pin this down to where and when.

Mike, if you want to come out for a tour of some of these lakes, I'm here for ya. I got a little black 22C sitting in my garage full of fuel.


Need a solid schedule to plan early to. I went the first year and the drive from Homestead, Florida took at least two days each way. That is a long way for the east couple people. I vote for Powell, preferably in June with a full moon. However, when I travel that far, I will plan to take a few extra days to go to Havasu also. Besides all of the negativity I have heard about this lake, personally, I like it, especially during the week. And best of all, rooms can be had in Laughlin at the casinos on the river for less than $20/night. I have missed the last two years because of work complications, but with a solid schedule to plan to, I will make another trip.

Powell fest sounds good too.

Steve

[Donziweasel]

Yeller, either. I am probably not going to be able to go anywhere in May and June. Just the reality of having a kid, much less twins. July, August, and early September are better.

[Tidbart]

See if these help with decisions. Cool site.

http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.037640&ln=-111.277428&z=5&k=1&a=1&tab=1

Bob

[BUIZILLA]

very cool website Bob..

[yeller]

Regardless of where it is, to anyone making the trip, I recommend a stop at all 3 lakes. Mead/Vegas to Powell is about 5.5hr, Vegas to Havasu is about 3hr and Havasu to Powell is about 6hr.

[web bentley]

Sounds like a great idea, either lake mead , lake powell, or lake tahoe.

[zelatore]

Full moon in June is the 7th. A little early for my taste, but doable.

If we did time it for the full moon, I think I'd plan to spend one night camping somewhere way up-lake. I'd probably try to come down for an extra day or two compared to this year; maybe Wednesday through Saturday, figuring Tuesday and Sunday for travel as I've got about 14 hours each way.

How about it? The first week of June might be a little early for Castle Rock Cut (but I'm not the expert here - Rick?) and the water won't exactly be warm, but what the heck - we've got a starting point.

I'd rather see it pushed back a week, maybe the 2nd weekend in June at Powell?

[Lenny]

and the water won't exactly be warm, but what the heck - we've got a starting point.


Your idea of "cold" and mine are a bit different ;)

[RickSE]

Powell will be fine anytime after late May. Early June water is typically in the mid-60's then close to or above 70 by the end of June. Our late June events have had some great weather & water the last three years, being out of the spring wind and too early for the Monsoon storms.

My only date restriction is the end of the school year which is June 4th.

If the winter is good/average, the Castle Rock Cut should re-open earlier next year. If it's bad then we'll be borderline on getting it back. We really won't know until Feb-March when the snowpack is down.

If we do Powell in June then I'd suggest the 3rd week, June 17-21st.

If July then Mike's dates of July 15-20th. Again mid-July through August is Monsoon season so you may have to deal with daily thunderstorms.

I can't recommend dates on the other lake other then to avoid the mid summer heat of the western Arizona lakes.

[zelatore]

Your idea of "cold" and mine are a bit different ;)

yeah, but those Florida and Mid-west boys freak out any time the water's cooler than a warm bath!

Somebody, who shall go nameless, nearly had to be forced into the lake last year. It was 'brisk', but it wasn't that bad!

[Speed Racer]

Anyone Kicking around a specific date/ location yet?!!??

I need a target date to splash the little V-drive, and will really need some sunshine by march or May....

[VetteLT193]

We need a Donzi fly and float program like Harley has Fly and Ride.

Powell is about 2000 miles from me... tough trip but those pictures really make me want to go!!

[zelatore]

If we do Powell in June then I'd suggest the 3rd week, June 17-21st.



OK, how about Powell June 17-21?

Sounds good to me and Rick - anybody else?

[farmer tx]

Polly and I are in Don.

[Z-Man]

Nice one Zelatore. That's fair pay back for the picture. Yes the water is "cold" for some of us, :eek:, but it is worth it just as much as the 1500 miles of travel to get there. Powell is amazing!

[Speed Racer]

On the calendar... Hope I can get it done by then!!!

GG

[Lenny]

Powell is about 2000 miles from me... tough trip but those pictures really make me want to go!!


Florida is about 3200 miles from me and I manage to get there every year :D

[yeller]

Florida is about 3200 miles from me and I manage to get there every year :DAnd yet you still haven't gone to Powell. :wink: You have to go Lenny. I guarantee you will not regret one minute of it.

[Air 22]

I fly over all four of those great boating lakes several times a week...man what great spots...those pic's of Powell are awsome. Just rent a houseboat and tie off the Donzi....hmmmmmmm has me think'n:cool:....my wingman Bravo 1 will buy the beer....:drinkbeer::beer:

[Donziweasel]

I vote for the July dates as Boo Boo said I can go then.

Maybe someone should start a poll.

[zelatore]

I vote for the July dates as Boo Boo said I can go then.
Maybe someone should start a poll.

Hey, aren't you supposed to be out freezing your boys off about now? I think you're just voting July because you'll need that long to thaw out after your adventures with Lenny and the North-of-the-Boarder crew!

[Donzi5150]

OK, how about Powell June 17-21?
Sounds good to me and Rick - anybody else?

I will try an give that date a shot........would love to meet a bunch of
West Coast Donzi people.....Look forward to the updates.

[zelatore]

With all the snow DW is getting things look good for lake levels this year!

[DonCig]

Mike, I would definately join the Powell bandwagon.

Don

[Z-Man]

I have to be in Vegas the Wednesday afterward so count me in! I got a new tow rig so hopefully I won't need to swap vehicles to find enough water for the boat to launch!

[gcarter]

When Elaine and I joined you guys in the first year, I was speaking to a waitress in the resort dining room. She said early October is great. The temp is down, the water temp is at its highest, the crowds are gone, and everything is cheaper. I understand October isn't good for Tex and those with school age kids. But, Hey, we did it in Sarasota for years.
BTW, the resort is just short of wonderful, although it's cheaper in Page.
Mead has NO facilities like it. In fact, considering its location so close to Vegas, Mead has very little to offer. The closest good facilities (hotels, restaurants), etc, are in Henderson, quite a distance from the lake.

[gcarter]

I won't be able to join you this year for lots of reasons, but maybe next year........

[zelatore]

hmmm...October eh?
While I still like June if Oct. got a better crowd I could probably do it.

[Trueser]

I thought this was set already in June?

[farmer tx]

Mike the DACA event IS in June. This thread is something different.

[RickSE]

We need to start a new thread specific to Powell. As I see it there are two options, we have the regular late June event as we have for the past 3-years then we also crash the Powellfest event for those who want to come or come back later in the summer. Come to one or both. September is the best month, but August can be pretty good. The only problem we had 2-years ago at Powellfest was a short lived windstorm.

DACA June 18-21 or 25-28, think we were leaning towards 18-21

Powellfest (http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/showthread.php?t=27413) is already set for August 13-16th

[fegettes]

Yeah, I have been waiting for dates myself, as I want to plan this event first in my Donzi schedule and then plan what I can for the other ones. June sounds good, but then Powellfest sounds good also as I have not experienced that yet.

Steve

[zelatore]

I thought we had pretty much settled on June 18-21 as Rick noted.

George brought up something about October, but I don't think he was trying to re-schedule this event, more of an FYI sort of thing or possibly another run (?). BTW, Oct might work for me; Aug/Sept would be tough due to work schedules.

[gcarter]

This thread was started by Mike Miller about a Western Home Town Rally....which used to be located @ Sarasota. Last year it was held in the Florida Panhandle.
This is not about the annual June Donzi meet.
This is in addition to it.
Historically, it was held in October some time. The date is flexible. I simply commented about a Fall date.
My BIL has a house in Vegas...we've been there many times during various times of the year. The only bad times are in the middle of the summer.
IMHO, like Rick said, September/ early October is good from a temperature standpoint. I know there're problems for families after school starts. But it's a lot more comfortable.
I'm not going, so my input is not worth much anyway.