Ventura Offshore Race 10-9 thru 10-10

[Flashwave]

Pacific Offshore in conjunction with the Ventura Port District and Teague Custom Marine will be hosting the Ventura Offshore Grand Prix October 9-10. Festivities at the beautiful Ventura harbor include a car show, band, vendor midway and the race boats. Racing action starts at 12:00 on Sunday, with testing from 11am to 4pm on Saturday. Come and enjoy the final race of the Pacific Offshore season.
Directions to Harbor Village:
From US 101N or S, take the Seward Avenue Exit and turn Left. Proceed to E. Harbor Blvd. and turn Left. Turn Right on Spinnaker Dr. Follow road until you reach the entrance to Ventura Harbor Village.

[redneckgirl]

Thanks for the info we will be attending!!!! :D
RNG

[Rev. Williams]

I'd like to go, but is there anywhere to actually see the boats running?? and not just seeing a static display?

[Liquid Courage]

We'll be out there!
If you want a really good view from land you can stand on the Ventura Pier. The boats race right across the end of the pier. In years past the course took them directly into the swell in front of the pier to make for some really good air time! Last year though, they reversed the course so the boats ran with the swell :rolleyes:
You can always drop your boat in the water and watch from there too!
Heres a pic of the old Ettore boat my G-friend took from our boat, airing it out one week before they did that horrendess stuff in Florida .....
http://www.scopeinfo.com/images/HOT-Shots/2001-November-15-Hot-Shot.jpg

[ADDICTED]

Liquid That is one sick ass picture! NIce air

[CrazyHippy]

My parents live in Ventura... guess i'll have to go home this weekend :cool:
BJH

[Liquid Courage]

Liquid That is one sick ass picture! NIce air
Yea, that thing was landing so hard the motors would cut out and almost stall! The Ventura race is known to be a good air course.

[boatslayer]

Thanks for the info we will be attending!!!! :D
RNG
hey hope u guys have fun, and i hope dustin gets to meet some off the drivers

[fourspeednup]

Damn...I'm gonna be in Parker next weekend :frown: I was looking forward to going home and watching the race, oh well next year I suppose :smile:
Nice pic LQ, yeah we get some pretty big swells out there...makes for great pics if you're in the right spot :cool:

[LUVNLIFE]

I'd like to go, but is there anywhere to actually see the boats running?? and not just seeing a static display?
Jerry check your PMs :wink:

[Unforgiven]

I'm there!! Got the time off work, Camera ready, hopefully Team Integra Girl will be ready to pose by the big boats

[Rev. Williams]

Jerry check your PMs :wink:
Check yours.... Lets do this!! I've never been and Saturday works for me!

[Liquid Courage]

Wait, wait, wait....Better check the schedule before you guys plan Saturday to roll out. They may be racing on Sunday w/trials on Saturday. You want to be there for the actual race if you're coming.
Tank

[LUVNLIFE]

But it's cool in the pits. That's where I hung out last time.

[Rev. Williams]

But it's cool in the pits. That's where I hung out last time.
Ya, I'm down for the pit area myself..... I'd rather watch them run at speed on Speedvision then from a cold seat on the breakwater :D
Anyone else coming out Saturday??? First round of beers is on the LuvnLife's !!! :D :D

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Ya, I'm down for the pit area myself..... I'd rather watch them run at speed on Speedvision then from a cold seat on the breakwater :D
Anyone else coming out Saturday??? First round of beers is on the LuvnLife's !!! :D :D
Beer???? What????? First round is on us....out of your pocket-book!!! :jawdrop: :D :D J/K......I'd buy someone a beer :D, I have a feeling it's a BYO type deal, not sure.

[MrsJetDriver]

This sounds like a cool event, but we can't make it! :angry2: But I know Jer, Cale, and Jen you will enjoy it for me. :D :D

[Mrs Luvnlife]

This sounds like a cool event, but we can't make it! :angry2: But I know Jer, Cale, and Jen you will enjoy it for me. :D :D
I'm starting to wonder how's come you can never make these 'fun' events.....maybe it's me!!!! :jawdrop: :D :D
Don't listen to Shawn....none of it's true!!! :D

[Rev. Williams]

Don't listen to Shawn....none of it's true!!! :D
It's not??? :notam: Then why do I wanna go with you??? :D :D :D

[CrazyHippy]

I'll be there on sat.
Paintball plans on sunday.
BJH :cool:

[Mrs Luvnlife]

It's not??? :notam: Then why do I wanna go with you??? :D :D :D
Shhhhhhhhhh!! :D :D

[Unforgiven]

Who's going on SUNDAY???

[redneckgirl]

We are!!! :D
RNG

[LUVNLIFE]

Ya, I'm down for the pit area myself..... I'd rather watch them run at speed on Speedvision then from a cold seat on the breakwater :D
Anyone else coming out Saturday??? First round of beers is on the LuvnLife's !!! :D :D
Then I guess I'm buying Jerry :D

[plaster dave]

Are any of you guys gonna put your boats in the water???? Cause if I come im bringing my boat

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Are any of you guys gonna put your boats in the water???? Cause if I come im bringing my boat
I know we're not....we'll just watch from ashore!! That way I don't have to watch for sharks!!!! :D :D

[Just Electric]

yo you guys know where you can launch out that way ,and if so is the marina is still open to the public

[Rev. Williams]

I know we're not....we'll just watch from ashore!! That way I don't have to watch for sharks!!!! :D :D
Come on Jen, the 19 should do great in the big blue!! :D :D

[Just Electric]

yo rev you live by the old granada hills hospitol

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Come on Jen, the 19 should do great in the big blue!! :D :D
Yea............................................... .....................under water!!!! :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
I'll stick to the beer booth!!! :D ;)

[Rev. Williams]

yo rev you live by the old granada hills hospitol
Yepper..... Where you at?

[Just Electric]

yeah i figured that was you im on hiawatha with the pewter crew cab 2500 hd i stopped to talk to geoff that day you guys were working on the eliminater

[Just Electric]

you guys always see me towin the yellow spectra to castaic when you guys are at home drinkin

[plaster dave]

yeah i figured that was you im on hiawatha with the pewter crew cab 2500 hd i stopped to talk to geoff that day you guys were working on the eliminater
yo just electric is that monica in the thong????????? :D

[Rev. Williams]

yeah i figured that was you im on hiawatha with the pewter crew cab 2500 hd i stopped to talk to geoff that day you guys were working on the eliminater
Okay, I remember..... Bad-Ass ride !! You have the Spectra Daycruiser right?

[Just Electric]

i wish it was a howard no its a spectra and yes dave thats yo sancha in the thong

[plaster dave]

I thought that was, I miss her lol. :rollside:

[Just Electric]

yo d you find out where were going to launch das boat for the races.thats why i was on this thread looking for someone who knows where to launch

[plaster dave]

no not yet

[Rev. Williams]

i wish it was a howard no its a spectra and yes dave thats yo sancha in the thong
Damn!! If you're bring her out we you guys go.....Then I'm rolling on the next trip!!! :eek: :D
Are you in that Cul de Sac off Genesta? Or further West on Hiawatha?

[Just Electric]

we might have to go further north where the ventura harbor fo fishing boats go out. ill call me uncle and see where we can lauch shit he live up there he should know

[Just Electric]

im at babbitt and hiawatha neer patrick henry jr high

[plaster dave]

ok cool I will leave it to you to find out.

[Just Electric]

ill call u tomarrow im going to hit it late yall

[SoCalOffshore]

Ventura Harbor has a launch ramp, so does Channel Islands Marina.

[plaster dave]

ok thanks

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Damn!! If you're bring her out we you guys go.....Then I'm rolling on the next trip!!! :eek: :D
Oh behave.....you're riding in the love bus on Saturday, what do you care!!!! :p :D :rollside:

[Slib77]

The GF and I will be going on Sunday.

[Unforgiven]

We are!!! :D
RNG
Hey RNG, you and the hunnie going down or just with friends??? I'm gonna call boat 030 see if they want to go...

[redneckgirl]

Hey RNG, you and the hunnie going down or just with friends??? I'm gonna call boat 030 see if they want to go...
Whole family... Hubby, Myself and 2 kids!!! Ya tell Mike to get off his ass and come on down!!!! :D
RNG

[Unforgiven]

My oldest daughter wants to go but last race I took her to,she asked me about Mike (Boat 030) "dad, is he single"? :idea: she's 16 going on 20 :( :( If she see's how much "fun" we have at the offshore races I couldn't drag her home :supp: I guess she wouldn't believe about the "fishing" trips that we go to at Havasu either! ;) ;)

[redneckgirl]

My oldest daughter wants to go but last race I took her to,she asked me about Mike (Boat 030) "dad, is he single"? :idea: she's 16 going on 20 :( :( If she see's how much "fun" we have at the offshore races I couldn't drag her home :supp: I guess she wouldn't believe about the "fishing" trips that we go to at Havasu either! ;) ;)
If we try to do anything boating related, without our kids (boy 10, girl 7) there is a big fight!!!! We are already preparing them for an adult trip to mojave next year!!! :D
RNG

[Unforgiven]

RNG I'll pm later with cell number..we can all hook up when we get down there...Maybe I'll bring the oldest one...she can babysit so the 4 of us ( or more) can go have some fun...besides it will ruin my kids chances of "scamming" when she's got little ones to take care of :rollside: :idea: I can hear Mike (boat 030) right now...."I CAN DRIVE ONE OF THOSE" I'd hate to burst his bubble....those big boats make laps and he can barely drive straight :p

[redneckgirl]

RNG I'll pm later with cell number..we can all hook up when we get down there...Maybe I'll bring the oldest one...she can babysit so the 4 of us ( or more) can go have some fun...besides it will ruin my kids chances of "scamming" when she's got little ones to take care of :rollside: :idea: I can hear Mike (boat 030) right now...."I CAN DRIVE ONE OF THOSE" I'd hate to burst his bubble....those big boats make laps and he can barely drive straight :p
Sounds good!!! LMAO Sorry Mike that that is some funny Shi tt!! :2purples: :D
RNG

[boat030]

you guys are giving me a hard time in here and I didn't even know about it, that's not very cool, and by the way unforgiven I can drive anything :cool: I wish I could get down there with you guys 'cause I know you're not going too have any fun without me.

[LUVNLIFE]

Bring it on Mike. :D I'll have the rig there with a full ice chest :D

[redneckgirl]

you guys are giving me a hard time in here and I didn't even know about it, that's not very cool, and by the way unforgiven I can drive anything :cool: I wish I could get down there with you guys 'cause I know you're not going too have any fun without me.
Sorry Mike!!!! Load up the family and drive on down!!! :D
RNG

[LUVNLIFE]

Just waiting for Bigamist and Rev. Williams to get here then we are gone. Look for the white Freightliner motorhome and I'll buy any of the forum members there a beer :wink: :D

[CAHotRodBoy]

Iwas out there today with my Cig. I hauled a boat load (literally) of scuba divers as a safety boat for the pratice runs. If a boat flips I have to race over to it so the divers can get the drivers out. I developed an overheating problem so had to cut it short. They gave me a slip though so left the boat overnight. Will pull the thermostat first thing in the AM and see if that fixes it. If not, will ride with my buddy in his 33 Scarab as the pace boat. Pretty cool.

[CrazyHippy]

I dig the paint scheme on that cig.... Very nice :mix:
BJH

[Rev. Williams]

Here's a few from today.... I'll post the rest later.
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1114.jpg

[LUVNLIFE]

Good pics Jerry. I'll MAKE Jen post hers today. :D

[JetBoatRich]

awesome pictures, lets see more :eek:
When is teh next race :cool:

[Rev. Williams]

Here's more...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1083.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1086.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1097.jpg
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[Rev. Williams]

Here's one for Jen.... I know she loves the firefighters :D
This was just after leaving Luvnlifes Saturday afternoon in Castaic.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1117.jpg

[Rev. Williams]

More...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1109.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1075.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1062.jpg
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/124Img_1076.jpg

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Here's one for Jen.... I know she loves the firefighters :D
This was just after leaving Luvnlifes Saturday afternoon in Castaic.
Hot Damn!!!! That's my future husband there, HARD at work!!!! :D :D :D :D Gotta love um!!!! Thanks Jer...always thinkin of me!!! :D :D ;)

[Mrs Luvnlife]

Ya know......I was kinda thinkin......I like this whole crane lifting deal....ya don't have to deal with the idiots on the launch ramp, how cool would that be???? We need to look into this, maybe we could get a group rate??? :D :D

[JetBoatRich]

Ya know......I was kinda thinkin......I like this whole crane lifting deal....ya don't have to deal with the idiots on the launch ramp, how cool would that be???? We need to look into this, maybe we could get a group rate??? :D :D
Sounds good Jen :wink: Maybe Cale has a connection :2purples:

[LUVNLIFE]

I should just buy one and go rental$$$$$$$$. :D

[Rev. Williams]

Ya know......I was kinda thinkin......I like this whole crane lifting deal....ya don't have to deal with the idiots on the launch ramp, how cool would that be???? We need to look into this, maybe we could get a group rate??? :D :D
I think it would be easier to just give a brief boating test (IN ENGLISH ONLY! because all the signs are in english on the lake!!) to the people as they came to the lake.... Pass-you're on.... Fail-Go home!!!
This would remove 75% of the idiot problem :D :D

[Flashwave]

A big thank you goes out to all of you who came and enjoyed the race this weekend. We sure had a blast putting on the race. Ventura which is known for its big water didn't let us down. There was big air time all weekend with boats flying as far a 200 feet before landing. The pier was the spot to be at to see the race and it looked like alot of you showed up. Next year we're looking forward to more boats and new teams. If any of you are interested in offshore racing, drop me an email and I would be happy to talk to you about how to get started. BTW the Flashwave Boat is for sale for $58,900. Again thank you and we'll see you next year.
Jim

[Goodtime$]

Flashwave, are you guys building another Warlock to go racing? or going another route

[Flashwave]

The Warlock has proven to be a solid and very durable boat. We are going to work with another manufacturer who has the capability to help us develop some advanced design concepts we been thinking of.

[Slib77]

The GF and I had a great time. The pier was by far the best spot. Good job on the race Flashwave. I'll try and get some picks up

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Yep....Had a great time.....
The wife and I went out with Photoglou and his gal Angie....
Great view just offshore of the pier.....
Thank's again Jay & Angie.....
CJG
:D

[Slib77]

Heres a couple. I need to get a better camera.

[Slib77]

Some more

[Slib77]

Need more zoom.

[redneckgirl]

A big thank you goes out to all of you who came and enjoyed the race this weekend. We sure had a blast putting on the race. Ventura which is known for its big water didn't let us down. There was big air time all weekend with boats flying as far a 200 feet before landing. The pier was the spot to be at to see the race and it looked like alot of you showed up. Next year we're looking forward to more boats and new teams. If any of you are interested in offshore racing, drop me an email and I would be happy to talk to you about how to get started. BTW the Flashwave Boat is for sale for $58,900. Again thank you and we'll see you next year.
Jim
Jim... It ws nice to meet you!!! It was a great race... my family sure had a good time!!! Thanks for all the info on the race and were to watch from!!! You guys (all of you) did get some air!!!! :2purples: Best of luck for next year!! :D :D
RNG

[redneckgirl]

Yep....Had a great time.....
The wife and I went out with Photoglou and his gal Angie....
Great view just offshore of the pier.....
Thank's again Jay & Angie.....
CJG
:D
We saw you guys... we were on the pier!!! Photoglou nice boat!!! We saw it up close in the lot at the Harbor!!!
RNG

[PHOTOGLOU]

Yep....Had a great time.....
The wife and I went out with Photoglou and his gal Angie....
Great view just offshore of the pier.....
Thank's again Jay & Angie.....
CJG
:D
Thank you for the company and beers and lunch and EVERYTHING.

[PHOTOGLOU]

We saw you guys... we were on the pier!!! Photoglou nice boat!!! We saw it up close in the lot at the Harbor!!!
RNG
Thank you

[redneckgirl]

Thank you
Your welcome!!! Hey were did you guys eat at... we had lunch at Margarita Villa?? Were you there at the same time? :220v:
RNG

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Yea....
We were upstairs at the Mexican place talking to Kevin Cooper & David Rehm.....
Sorry we missed you.....
CJG
:frown:

[redneckgirl]

Yea....
We were upstairs at the Mexican place talking to Kevin Cooper & David Rehm.....
Sorry we missed you.....
CJG
:frown:
We were on the deck outside... If you were sitting with Kevin & Brian, we walked right past you guys on our way out!!! To funny wish I would have known it was you guys!!! We meet Kevin at the LA Boat show this year... what a small world!!! :wink: :D
RNG

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

When you walked inside from the deck, we were in the first booth on the left....
Too bad.....We coulda said HI..... :frown:
Next time you see Jay and I together, just remember, I'm the tall hansome one..... :)
CJG
:cool:

[PHOTOGLOU]

When you walked inside from the deck, we were in the first booth on the left....
Too bad.....We coulda said HI..... :frown:
Next time you see Jay and I together, just remember, I'm the tall hansome one..... :)
CJG
:cool:LOL, now thats funny.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

LOL....Hahahahahahaha!!!!!
:)

[boatslayer]

RNG I'll pm later with cell number..we can all hook up when we get down there...Maybe I'll bring the oldest one...she can babysit so the 4 of us ( or more) can go have some fun...besides it will ruin my kids chances of "scamming" when she's got little ones to take care of :rollside: :idea: I can hear Mike (boat 030) right now...."I CAN DRIVE ONE OF THOSE" I'd hate to burst his bubble....those big boats make laps and he can barely drive straight :p
wow wow ,, boat030 is an awsome driver ,he could defanatly handle one of those boats ,,,
got ur back , mike

[Liquid Courage]

We were out there Sunday...The swell was BIG! I got some great air shots that I'll get developed and figure out how to post on here. We walked around the wet pits after the race, probably bumped into a few of you. Photoglou, we see you EVERYWHERE! Long Beach, Havasu, then Ventura...You're world wide baby! :cool: :D By the way, nice pic in the upcoming Powerboat Mag calender ;) ;)
Tank

[CAHotRodBoy]

A big thank you goes out to all of you who came and enjoyed the race this weekend....... The pier was the spot to be at to see the race and it looked like alot of you showed up..... Again thank you and we'll see you next year.
Jim
I think my view was better than the pier! :cool: I was the rescue 1 boat and got to hang out between turns one and two. Had two of the rescue divers on board and they had a pretty good time too. They couldn't believe that they were racing in those swells. One of them was pretty excited when the swell would rise up and we couldn't see anything but water! They also enjoyed the run back into the harbor. After watching everyone race you get a bit of the fever and I had to give them a full throttle run back in!
My buddy got to be the pace boat (33 Scarab/HP500's) and that was a kick for him. Another buddy with a 33 Scarab raced for the first time and came in first in his class!
It was a great weekend and I had a blast. I got to tie up with all the race boats and leave my rig in the pits. All the racers were very friendly and helpfull to all. I ended up with a simple thermostat problem which took me about ten minutes to fix but I got offered all kinds of help and parts if needed. My buddy with the pace boat lost an impeller Saturday afternoon so we put it on the trailer and he was ready to head home. I talked him into hanging out a bit and we ran into the Teague crew. He asked Bob if he knew any good boat mechanics (smart azz!) and Bob told him to bring the boat over and he sicked the whole Teague crew on it. There were about ten guys jumping at it and they had the thing changed in about 15 minutes (thanks Dave & Bob!). Not only did they change it but they didn't charge anything either!
I didn't know there were going to be so many forum members there or I would have worn my Hot Boat t-shirt!
Jim: I don't know if I met you or not but Brian and Tom were two of the most friendly and helpfull guys there. You sometimes hear bad stories about racing and the stuff that goes on but I have nothing but good things to say about the whole event. Thanks and count me in again for next year!
-Al
My boat early Sunday morning:
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/f8a83608/b161/__sr_/8205.jpg?phLEHbBBIuPcCQIj
Lindy's Scarab pace boat and other racers:
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/f8a83608/b161/__sr_/df7e.jpg?phz6GbBB2C68Hzp4
Hard to tell in these pics but we were very close to the action..
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/f8a83608/b161/__sr_/1ba4.jpg?phz6GbBB2aLVT3VE
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/f8a83608/b161/__sr_/a5dd.jpg?phz6GbBB09RMM52_

[Liquid Courage]

Hey Al, it was good seeing you bro. Your boat is looking good!

[CAHotRodBoy]

Hey Al, it was good seeing you bro. Your boat is looking good!
Thanks, Tank. Good to see you too. Sorry I couldn't spend more time with you and Kelly but had to run around a bit. Have to get you guys out in the boat sometime. I've made a few solo runs out of C.I. Harbor. I'd like to do the CI to Santa Barbara run sometime. Haven't seen Loew and Charmain in a while either. PM me with your phone number, I had to get a new phone and lost some of the numbers.
-Al

[PHOTOGLOU]

We were out there Sunday...The swell was BIG! I got some great air shots that I'll get developed and figure out how to post on here. We walked around the wet pits after the race, probably bumped into a few of you. Photoglou, we see you EVERYWHERE! Long Beach, Havasu, then Ventura...You're world wide baby! :cool: :D By the way, nice pic in the upcoming Powerboat Mag calender ;) ;)
Tank
We do use the boat alot, Which picture is it and how did you see it and where can I get it.
P.S. you must be world wide too...........

[PHOTOGLOU]

just ordered my 2005 calender but I don't think it's me driving.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

[QUOTE=Liquid Courage] Photoglou, we see you EVERYWHERE! Long Beach, Havasu, then Ventura...You're world wide baby! :cool:
Are you sayn' that PHOTOGLOU get's around ????
Angie !!!!!!!
CJG
:wink:

[Liquid Courage]

Al, I think we're going to put a Channel Islands harbor to Santa Barbara lunch run together soon. Maybe get five to eight boats together. Louws been on the down low. Not running the Scarab too much, running the Malibu more. I'll pm you my number.
PHOTOGLOU, it's the 2005 calender. I don't have it in front of me so I don't know which month. It's your boat but Brett Becker is driving (editer of PBM) probably taken during speed trials or some other testing of the boat. Great pic though!
Angie, I guess you could say he gets around! ;) :D