Lavey's Catalina Invasion

[WILD LAVEY]

Feb 22, LaveyCraft is having its first annual Catalina fun run. This should be a great run. There should be at least 10-12 Laveys and 3 to 4 85mph+ 2750's. I know some people doubt the performance of the 2750 hull. If you would like to see how they handle first hand, come out and play this Sunday.

[LaveyOne]

I hope some of you salty dogs can come and run with us . It should be a great day for boating and drinks on the island is ALWAYS a good thing.
We are heading out of the Queen Mary launch ramp at 7:30 a.m., Sun., Feb. 22. I think Wild Lavey is launching out of Davies but we're gonna meet up for the group run. Either ramp is good. I look forward to meeting some of you from these boards.
See Ya!

[Faster Daddy]

We'll see you at the Island and run back with ya. Were going to head out of Oceanside. Look forward to meeting everyone!

[shockwavebd]

Nick I will round up some of the RRX boys to come play ..........see ya on the water;) :D :cool:

[WILD LAVEY]

looking forward to meet you too faster.
barry, round up the clan. this should be an awesome run.

[cola]

We'll see if it works for us. The Essex was bored on Havasu this week-end, no waves.
Later, Mike&Kim

[Sun burners]

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[WILD LAVEY]

whats up mike. are you going to make it? how was havasu? didnt make it out there. i got invited to an exclusive party on fri night.

[cola]

Havasu was nice. Water is cool, but the sun was warm. Lots of boats on the lake & with only the north side @ Winsor open it was a little slow. The fireworks were the bomb. I needed a week not a week-end. It sucks towing the boat out and back, but then we get to play in the ocean also. I hope the storm thats comming is gone by Sunday. The swells are 5'- 6' now, could be a slow run.
Late, Mike

[Havasu Luvr]

Hey Nick, what time do you plan on launching and what is the official name of the ramp so I may print out a Map Quest for directions. I may want to launch there.

[WILD LAVEY]

David, we are launching from the queen mary launch ramp. Planning on launching @ 7:30 and head out by 8:00.

[WILD LAVEY]

David, heres the address. South Shore Launch Ramp 590 Queensway Dr. Longbeach, Ca.

[LaveyOne]

Faster Daddy,
So you're the 24 open that's makin' the run. I heard that there's one more too. Looking forward to meeting you.
Hopefully we'll have a turn out like this out in Avalon ...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1371reg-med.jpg
;)

[WILD LAVEY]

thats an awesome shot ray. i guess its not good enough for ***boat. :rolleyes:

[Three Days Only]

Please let my boat be finished, Please Please Please!!!!!!!
Shore Line Drive Ramp - Make sure you bring $8.00 cash to get in the gate. You take the 710 and head towards the queen mary and exit Queens way, turn left, go past the park and the road then swings to the left. follow to the ramp. You will see the launch ramp off to your left while you are still traveling on the freeway heading to the queens bay exit.
How many of you are going out? Why so early, hasnt it been pretty foggy still around 7:30?

[nextasex]

This is sounding better and better!!! I went out Saturday before last and was nice going out, but coming in was a different story. Was a blast anyway,
Later,
Frank

[WILD LAVEY]

T D O, we have about 12 to 15 laveys and a few shockwaves heading out. I just hope the weather gets better.

[Steamin' Rice]

Hopefully the weather hold up for this weekend for you guys. I'm not going to be able to make this one but it sounds like you have a pretty good group going..

[LaveyOne]

Thanks Nick!
Yeah, I thought it was a little odd that Hot Boat didn't include the group aerial photo in this month's issue covering the Regatta. It was their photographer that took several shots from the helicopter, including this one. Even Dana Boats' regatta received an aerial group shot, and they only had four boats!
Oh well ... I guess it's their mag. They'll do what they want to. :rolleyes:
PLEASE ... NO RAIN, NO RAIN, NO RAIN !!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1371reg-med.jpg

[Three Days Only]

Originally posted by WILD LAVEY
T D O, we have about 12 to 15 laveys and a few shockwaves heading out. I just hope the weather gets better.
Add 1 Spectre to the list. If my boat is completed, which it should be, and the weather is even kind of okay, Im in. 7:30 South Shore ramp.
3DO / Jeff

[jackpunx]

3d0..
Let me know if you need a deck hand..
PS.. I got the truck..

[Rivertoys]

Man I wish I could make it!!!! I have to work. :( otherwise I'd be beggin' to go with. That's going to be a great run, if the weather holds out.
I still want to do the Perris Run again too. Maybe in early March!
Have fun guys!!!
RTJas :D

[boatnam2]

i wish i could make it but im working graveyards and work saturday and sunday night 12 hours or i would try and suck it up and go.

[jackpunx]

Unfortunatly.. the weather rpt says its going to rain.. Are you guys going to go for it anyway?

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

This should be fun, oooo I hope i can keep up :cool:

[LaveyOne]

If it's a light rain, then yeah, we'll throttle up. If it's a heavy downpour, then we'll have to make a gametime decision to abort mission. But the rain should help us with the salt factor (bright side!). I'm still counting on the weather reports being wrong and having a beautiful California Sunday! (I hope!) :(

[Sun burners]

Rain it's only water!

[WILD LAVEY]

fog and drizzle wont stop me, but thunder and lightning will.:D

[nextasex]

Water on top, water on the bottom, whatsathadifference?:D
F

[Rivertoys]

Hell, If the weather is bad enough, I can go tubing again!!!
http://www.op6c.com/images/fun_images/tubin_in_rain.jpg
http://op6c.com/forums/html/emoticons/909er.gif
RTJas :D

[Faster Daddy]

Originally posted by LaveyOne
Faster Daddy,
So you're the 24 open that's makin' the run. I heard that there's one more too. Looking forward to meeting you.
Hopefully we'll have a turn out like this out in Avalon ...
I'll be there, should be a good time. My buddy is planning on making it also - his was the 24' open at the LA show, and possibly 2 other friends will take thier boats also from O'side. This will be my 5th trip since December, and the 3rd with rain/threat of rain (makes it more interesting). :D
Start packing your rain gear - have a good run and we'll see ya at the Island.

[WILD LAVEY]

MAN IS IT SUNDAY YET!!!!!!

[boatnam2]

shake yo azz you tow with a white suburban?was riding quad to desert bar sunday and a boat passed by that looked just like yours.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by boatnam2
shake yo azz you tow with a white suburban?was riding quad to desert bar sunday and a boat passed by that looked just like yours.
It was a white excursion :cool:, I left Havasu south bound on 95 on sunday

[boatnam2]

i meant excursion we were crossing the highway to hit teh desert bar on the quads.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by boatnam2
i meant excursion we were crossing the highway to hit teh desert bar on the quads.
yeap that was me, was bring the boat back to have so goodies added to the motors :D

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

who is still going

[Three Days Only]

Im going if there is no rain. Where can I get AV Gas in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley. I need to pull up to the pump.
Jeff

[WILD LAVEY]

its official, were pulling the plug on this run. :( weather is calling for heavy rain tomorrow. i hope the weather is better next sunday.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by WILD LAVEY
fog and drizzle wont stop me, but thunder and lightning will.:D
So what happen :D :D, I thought it was only water :D.

[LaveyOne]

Sorry, fellas ...
Had to abort the program for tomorrow due to heavy rain. Some wetness on the fiberglass is one thing, but a downpour on speakers, equipment and faces is a bit harsh.
However, it has been re-scheduled for the following Sunday. I hope that everyone that was aboard for tomorrow, can make it for next weekend. Maybe we can recruit even more boats for the run.
LAVEYCRAFT 1ST ANNUAL CATALINA FUN RUN - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH !!!

[WILD LAVEY]

mel, i hope you can make it next sunday.

[Haullen270]

See you all next Sunday. Pray for good weather!

[shockwavebd]

Hope so...........see ya there.......come on boat gods...:cool:

[Three Days Only]

I guess im out for next week then. Im taking the family to dumont to get in one last riding run before I offically kick off the summer. Anybody intrested in running mid week?

[Faster Daddy]

I have been told that if weather cooperates the Catalina Run will be this Sunday. Leaving the Queen Mary launch ramp at 7:30am.
It looks like most who planed on going last weekend will make it this weekend. I plan on going with the rest of you leaving from the Queen Mary instead of my usual Oceanside trip.
Who else is planing on going :confused: Who's droping out :confused:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Sounds good, I wont have the kids on board this trip. I'm looking forward to seeing the 85mph Lavey's :cool:

[SCOPE]

Hey guys.....we're going for a lunch run on Saturday. Try and hook up! We have a huge bunch of events. You don't have to be a member, a big boat or even have a boat!!!! Check out the info on www.SCOPEinfo.com
Forecast look okay for this weekend. DO IT!!!
Looking to meet some new boaters again this year!!!

[LaveyOne]

SCOPE,
Thanks. Have run in the last three of your Long Beach Poker Runs with the other Laveys and it is by far, the most extreme P.R. there is. It's pretty hairy running along side you big boyz in your 38'+ boats in the ocean.
BTW, when is the run this year? I heard it was moved to a Saturday. True? And when is Bob's Kick-off party? We didn't go last year because of the rain. It looked like quite a bash!!!

[Three Days Only]

Well looks like this weekend will not be too bad, but check out Thursday and Friday. Thats Gilligan Island Stuff.
PZZ655-250500-
INNER WATERS FROM POINT MUGU TO SAN MATEO POINT-
730 PM PST TUE FEB 24 2004
CORRECTION FOR HEADLINES
GALE WARNING WED EVENING
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WED AFTERNOON THROUGH FRI
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH FOR WED NIGHT THROUGH THU
TONIGHT
VARIABLE WIND 10 KT...BECOMING SE 10 TO 15 KT
OVERNIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 5 TO 7 FT AT 14
SECONDS.
WED
SE WINDS 10 TO 20 KT...INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH
STRONGER GUSTS. COMBINED SEAS 6 TO 9 FT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
OF 14 SECONDS. RAIN DEVELOPING...AND BECOMING HEAVY AT TIMES.
WED NIGHT
SE WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH STRONGER GUSTS IN THE
EVENING...BECOMING SW 10 TO 20 KT OVERNIGHT. COMBINED SEAS BUILDING
TO 8 TO 12 FT...HIGHEST WESTERN PORTION WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14
SECONDS. RAIN...HEAVY AT TIMES...TURNING TO SHOWERS.
THU
W WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT OR LESS. W SWELL
10 TO 15 FT...HIGHEST WESTERN PORTION. SHOWERS LIKELY.
THU NIGHT
W TO NW WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND 1 TO 3 FT. W SWELL 10 TO
15 FT...HIGHEST WESTERN PORTION. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
FRI
W TO NW WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT. W SWELL 9
TO 12 FT...SUBSIDING TO 7 TO 9 FT LATE. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
FRI NIGHT
NW WIND 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 2 FT. W SWELL 6 TO
8 FT.
SAT
NW WIND 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT. W SWELL 5 TO 7 FT.
SUN
NW WIND 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT. W SWELL 5 TO 7 FT.

[Sun burners]

Sunday February 29TH this is my 3year anniversery!
Maybe I can work in a getaway to Catalina???

[SCOPE]

Originally posted by LaveyOne
SCOPE,
Thanks. Have run in the last three of your Long Beach Poker Runs with the other Laveys and it is by far, the most extreme P.R. there is. It's pretty hairy running along side you big boyz in your 38'+ boats in the ocean.
BTW, when is the run this year? I heard it was moved to a Saturday. True? And when is Bob's Kick-off party? We didn't go last year because of the rain. It looked like quite a bash!!!
Great!!! Lot's of fun huh? HEY!!! Not everyone in the club has 38'+ boats!! The 2003 club president (Jim Dunphy) has a 29 foot Scarb, and this year's pres had one too, but got a new 38 at last year's poker run.
Check out our schedule. Lots of fun activities if you like boating! The Kick-Off party is different this year and is at Joe's Garage. Details will be coming up soon. If you were at the poker run last year, you might remember that is was all videoed in HD. Well....the premire of the video will be at the kickoff party in HDTV!!! Bob's party was off the hook last year. You should have come out in the rain. It was awesome.
Hope to see you soon.....

[Havasu Cig]

We will definitely be doing the SCOPE run this year. Doing runs on the lake in the Top Gun is kind of boring, but the Ocean is a whole different ball game.;) :cool:
BTW: Nice videos you guys posted on OSO.

[SCOPE]

Hey Lavey Guys........here ya go!!! Doesn't suck huh? :D :D
http://www.scopeinfo.com/images/2003-SCOPE%20-Poker-Run/SCOPE_005.jpg

[Steamin' Rice]

LaveyOne..
There are three guys on the board of directors of SCOPE this year (myself included) with single engine boats that are less than 30' long.... There are a lot of guys with 38's, but there are also a lot of under 30' boats out there.
Hopefully you can make it to some of the events besides the poker run and check it out... There is a SCOPE Catalina run on Sat March 13...

[LaveyOne]

I know there were some smaller boats out there. Hell, we brought four of the few under 30'. But it's a blast just to be beside the big toys and aspire to "grow up" someday. :)
I usually boat in Havasu where a 2750 is on the larger side of the scale (or used to be). But running along side the Big Dogs definitely puts "size" into perspective.
I think it's called "HORSEPOWER ENVY!!!" :D
SCOPE, thanks for the pic. Great shot !!! Does that mean that the party is on Friday nite or after the run??? Anything planned for Sunday? Also received the SCOPE e-mail. You guys are running on Sat. while we're going on Sunday. Would've been nice to meet up. :rolleyes:

[WILD LAVEY]

looks like its going to be a sunny day on sunday. cant wait.