5th Annual 20 foot Cig Regatta

[ITTLFLI]

POSTED BY MIKE BALDWIN OVER ON OSO:
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Will we got our dates and place for the 2009 twenty-foot Cig run .But frist i would like to thank the Midwest Donzi ciub for last weekend on lake Cumberland it was over the top fun we already have our rooms for next year also i would like to invite you to our event it will be on Oct 2-3-4 the Ohio river just outside Cincinnati we plan on starting at the marina we finished up at on our second run and travel to Louisville for lunch .We have rooms res. at Belterra Casino 1-866-235-8377 under Cigarette group. Mike Lipschutz has offerd to do the leg work for on this event if you have any questions please call me at 1-734-231-5845 THANKS agian to the Donzi club and i hope to see you at our event


TENTATIVE AGENDA:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd
6:00-? show n shine @ Smugglers Cove (Ky Highway 42
Warsaw, KY 41095
859-567-7601
7:00 Dinner

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd
9:00-10:00 Launch boats @ Carrolton, KY ramp
10:30 Depart for Madison, IN
regroup in Madison
Refuel opportunity at Cutters Wharf-Prospect, KY
LUNCH @ CAPTAIN's QUARTERS-Louisville, KY
http://www.cqriverside.com/
3:00 Depart for return to Carrolton ramp

[mattyboy]

that is the same run that we went to a few years back, great run about 70 miles one way the weather is great out there that time of year and the belterra is a great casino i'll mention it to kenny and see if we can make a return trip ;):)


Byron, is that tall stacks weekend??

[The Hedgehog]

Do those guys run to Louisville and back that day?

[mattyboy]

Hedge,

this is what we did that weekend a few years back with the Cig guys

we met at a holiday inn outside of cincy on friday have a tailgate party that night then sat morning we took off for a public marina in cincy about 20 minutes away we launched and left the tow vehicles at the marina then headed out on the river ran to the casino 70 miles we stopped and docked that afternoon across from the casino in KY had lunch left the boats the casino picked us up and we spent sat night at the casino, sunday morning over to the marina for breakfast and return back to cincy


not sure if they have the same plan or not but it was a great run we had a blast. we were in IN. the boats were in KY and the tow vehicle was in OH. ;) first time for that

I would highly recomend it to anyone

[The Hedgehog]

Hedge,
this is what we did that weekend a few years back with the Cig guys
we met at a holiday inn outside of cincy on friday have a tailgate party that night then sat morning we took off for a public marina in cincy about 20 minutes away we launched and left the tow vehicles at the marina then headed out on the river ran to the casino 70 miles we stopped and docked that afternoon across from the casino in KY had lunch left the boats the casino picked us up and we spent sat night at the casino, sunday morning over to the marina for breakfast and return back to cincy
not sure if they have the same plan or not but it was a great run we had a blast. we were in IN. the boats were in KY and the tow wehicle was in OH. ;) first time for that
I would highly recomend it to anyone

Sounds fun. Would this be a good run for my X-18? I ran around in Louisville years ago and it was pretty rough. At least rough to take a 70 mile ride.

[mattyboy]

the run was mostly 20 cigs but the Donzi Midwest crew showed up too so Sam ran his 16 doug L ran his 18 Donzi Chick ran her 18 and Jerry and Byron ran their 22's the water was not that bad it did get a little rough when a barge past but other than that we had the go fast stick held down most of the run the X 18 would be fit right in

after 70 miles getting out of the boat and leaving it at the dock til the next morning was a good thing ;) but it was a ton of fun

[ITTLFLI]

Not sure on Tall Stacks. Seems Tall Stacks has some money issues. Either way we will not be boating thru Cincy.

They are starting the run from the restaurant we finished at the last time(Smugglers Cove). Then a nice 60 mile run down towards louisville for lunch(not all the way into Louisville as the plans are today...but they are not in stone yet). After a nice break at lunch we will head back to Smugglers Cove to do whatever. The accomodations are at the Belterra Casino so there will be lots to do.

X-18 will be the boat to bring. The water will be smooth except an occasional barge and our groups wakes.

[mattyboy]

that sounds good smugglers cove was a great place as was the casino

wish i didn't loose those pics

[DonziChick]

I'm not sure I can talk Tony into that run again.... If the weather's nice I'd like to do it but no more in the cold!

[BUIZILLA]

is the Cove down by Prospect, KY ?

[ITTLFLI]

is the Cove down by Prospect, KY ?


START will be at Smugglers Cove 1147 US Hwy 42 W
Warsaw, KY 41095

LUNCH and fuel at www.cutterswharf.org

DINNER probably back at Smugglers(stay tuned for exact details here...)

[The Hedgehog]

is the Cove down by Prospect, KY ?

That is what I was thinking. I thought it was upstream past Heather's but on the left. I dunno

[mattyboy]

theres a lock or a dam right there it is directly across the river from the belterra casino


http://www.belterracasino.com/accommodations.aspx

http://cincinnati.citysearch.com/profile/4344839/warsaw_ky/smugglers_cove_marina_motel.html

[BUIZILLA]

I have family near Prospect, Anchorage, and St Matthews, hell I was born a couple minutes from there... I have a friend that lives right on the river there just a few houses east of the private marina in Prospect.. hmmm..

[ITTLFLI]

I have family near Prospect, Anchorage, and St Matthews, hell I was born a couple minutes from there... I have a friend that lives right on the river there just a few houses east of the private marina in Prospect.. hmmm..

Put it on your calendar Buiz....You too HH!

Matty will be there...right? ;)

[mattyboy]

Put it on your calendar Buiz....You too HH!
Matty will be there...right? ;)


I will be an empty nester by then and i will work on getiing Kenny and the 20 cig there we had a great time last time we went

would love to come back

[The Hedgehog]

Put it on your calendar Buiz....You too HH!
Matty will be there...right? ;)

It might happen as long as it does not get into fall cruise time.

[hot shot]

looking forward to the event...had lots a fun last time in cinn and taking that cig money for winning the poker hand... like they said those dam donzi guys... its all good mick

[TD]

Cutterswharf is the old Heathers. I had lunch and beers there last week. Good grub! Try the cheeseburger wrap. They have fuel, but I'm not sure about high octane. It's about 14 miles up river from downtown Louisville.
My old Donzi is up in the northeast now, but I am not boatless! Would love to see the group of boats if I'm in town.(Might be duck hunting in Manitoba that week) Sounds like a fun run with only one lock to go thru(Markland):boat:
TD

[ITTLFLI]

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd
6:00-? show n shine @ Smugglers Cove (Ky Highway 42
Warsaw, KY 41095
859-567-7601
7:00 Dinner
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd
9:00-10:00 Launch boats @ Carrolton, KY ramp
10:30 Depart for Madison, IN

regroup in Madison


Refuel opportunity at Cutters Wharf-Prospect, KY

LUNCH @ CAPTAIN's QUARTERS-Louisville, KY
http://www.cqriverside.com/
3:00 Depart for return to Carrolton ramp

[Sweet Cheekz]

2 Donzi's from Grand Rapids all booked Can't wait
Parnell

[mattyboy]

wish i could make it last time i was there it was a great time great weather and great people not to mention the boats :shocker: :yes:

but this year that is parent's weekend @ my daughter's college .

My pal Kenny was thinking about bringing the cig but he has some motor issues he needs to work out

if you're close by this is one not to miss ;)

[Jerry Eisele]

I'm in with the 22', Elizabeth's wedding is two week's later, so...... it doesn't look good for the bride!:shades:
Parnell, how about a ride in your 16, "that is a sweet boat"?

[hot shot]

Looks like the gibraltar gang will be hooking up for breakfest and hitting the road by 10 or 11 that will be mike baldwin, rock smith, cigarette dean and myself... looking forward to seing that bad azz 16 from out in western mi ( parnell )

[Sweet Cheekz]

Sadly gentlemen sweet cheekz has a hurt wing The motor is out, as of last week and is getting a complete rebuild Broken lobes on the cam, out of balance crank, broken valve spring, nicked piston, bad rings, ect. I have been down on power ever since I put it in and finally figured out why 60 hours on a partially hurt motor isn't bad other than 14 hour drive to Lake George so I could drive my car to lunch. :frown:

Aoth is the next outing for sweet cheeks but anyone that cares for a quick spin then is welcome to join me It will be the first apearance at full power so she should scoot. :shades:

My friends, new to him, 1997 22c blew up last Saturday on Torch Lake. A 454mpi with 200 hours. He's really excited about that after he insisted on "stock" Mercury power so he's out too. He will make his first Donzi run at Aoth also. My third friend that was still trying to get a new motor jammed into his 1983 20 Cigarette is still haveing a few issues and will not have it done by next week.
Sadly all three of us are out No boats left to bring Have a great time boys. See you in the spring
Parnell

[Sweet Cheekz]

I will
You guys have fun
Parnell

[Hotboat]

Donna & I will be leaving around noon on Friday. Hope to see you guys having fun when I arrive.

[ITTLFLI]

Finally got the ol' 22 out of storage(since AOTH:frown:) and spit shined only for it to get rained on this am! Weather report is sun should be out by noon today and will continue with a dry weekend!:shades: Pictures should be posted by sunday:nilly:

[Jerry Eisele]

We should be there around 9:00, weather looks good, Todd, is that you in the FTD logo?:yes:

[ITTLFLI]

We had a great time desipte the wind making the river 2-3 footers!!:shocking: No major mechanical failures and all had a great time! Donzi's in attendence were:
Me
Jerry Eisele
Roadtripper
Hotshot Mick

Man...this is the first I have seen Micks boat in person. Abolutely stunning!

Todds boat and refreshed 500:wink: were looking, sounding and running great! I love how you could visually see how hard that thing accelerated!!

Jerry was taking care of the ladies all day with his "Jerriatric" boat and attempted to steal my rev limiter(wife):shades:

My rev limiter never let me go over 3500rpm until I dropped her off at the dock to get the trailer so I never really got to play around with Todd or Mick!:frown::wink: DESPITE the constant twitch in my throttle arm:cool: and them running up next to me only to hammer down away from me!:yes::nilly:

A couple pics....

[BUIZILLA]

I spy an eggbeater in there... :yes:

[ITTLFLI]

couple more....

[Air 22]

couple more....


Hmmm...That Mellon Slicer of ur's Rooster Boy looks sweet...:pimp:

[ITTLFLI]

Trip in school, parking lot fabworks, and some bravo prep....

[hot shot]

1. Chevy's get better gas milage than ford's
2. Casino's are not built on winners
3. The ohio river can be a little rough
4. Donzi"s can hang with the cig's in a chop
5. Phil (Lipship) will help us Donzi guys ( RT Said so )
6. Never and i said NEVER Call your girlfriend a knuckle head in front of people she doesn't know and I mean it
7. I met alot of new friends
8. I can't wait for next years event :angel:

[Cig20]

Here are some photos...

[Cig20]

some more.

[Cig20]

More photos.

[ITTLFLI]

couple more from Phill and Marisa....

[ITTLFLI]

B, did Phil send you a disk?


Sure did. :shades:

[ITTLFLI]

some more pics were added to the gallery. There are some great shots of Tripper, Mick, and Jerry as well as alll the sweet ciggys!

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio4/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Trail_Runs_-_Boat_Trips_-_Events/Boating_Trips/2009_Boat_Events/2009_Cigarette_20_Poker_Run