First time for the year huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by NoWake
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First time for the year huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by NoWake
PM sent. Safe travels. Should have 9 boats by tomorrow eve. More to come on Saturday if everyone shows up that has responded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zkdk3000
His Malibu probably has more hours this week than your Comp has had all year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetlink
True, what can I say, I am picky about when I take my boat out now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mischief IV
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Quick buff and wax! Sun sets in an hour so tomorrow be on the look out for a Launch with only a single side detailed [emoji23] it'll def be me!
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Looks good - just come as you are!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zkdk3000
Argh! I am so bummed to be forced to sit this out again, two years in a row missing just isn't cool. Definitely going to have to rectify this for next year.
Yep. It's not the same without you and Laura. We'll hold your spot. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetlink
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Once on the water we will probably go under the bridge and chill in a cove. Of course that was before I went outside. Call me if you need help or directions. 614 738 6884Attachment 18194
Not cool missing any year I would think. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetlink
Sorry you guys can't make it. Maybe you can go put another half hour on that Comp this weekend.
Ha, very funny. I think we are forgoing a weekend at the lake this weekend as well, talk about a double bummer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mischief IV
I am hoping to make it an actual week long vacation event next year. Kids and all for the first time perhaps. We shall see though.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanTn
We are on the water.
Hunters are here . camp A3. 678 227 88339
Day one in the record books. Weather ended up great (albeit hot and humid) and so did the participation.
Nine Supra boats by evening were out on the water enjoying each other's company.
Got some surfing in as 14 jumped on board and helped create a massive wake on the 242.
Mrs. Hunter stole the show with her 360 spins and big smile.
Loadup and his son Will put on an exhibition as well.
SouthernGrounds and ZKDK3000 also got in on the action and tore up the wake.
Even Gogger made an appearance on the board ripping it up for a bit.
My thanks to all that showed up and traveled from far away. Can't do it without y'all.
Hoping the weather doesn't stop the action for tomorrow. Will try to post pics if I can find time to take some in between driving a boat.
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I wish it was as easy to put photos on here as it is to facebook.
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Thanks, had a great time. Weather should stay beautiful. Post a pic of the 242 Tsunami wave for us! I'll print it and stick it on the bow of the comp.
Jetlink, comp ran great. I even replaced the impeller knowing an exhaust expert wasn't showing up this year!
I drove around the lake looking for you guys today....in the rain....will you be up Soddy Creek tomorrow? I can easily put in on the creek (under the Lee Pike bridge and past Pine Harbor Marina....Let me know where you will be and I'll come up and bring my mostly renewed '89 COMP. Fred
Fred I don't know the names of the land marks around here. But we are at islandcove marina and we head out and go a little northeast and there is a bridge under 58. We generally go under it and head into the first cove to the left. Or on down a little and behind the island there. We will be out for a while until mid afternoon when folks start heading out. Call or text me at 614 738 6884 and I will let you know where we are at. Would love to see you there.
Fred,
I want to apologize for today. I'm sure I sent you an email with my phone number to call. You actually saw my brother in his red Sunsport but he didn't listen to my directions either when I texted him and I believe he sent you in the wrong direction. You may hate us but we were just up the river by Wolfever Creek around the corner from where you put (I believe I saw a red Comp) in on Hwy. 58 bridge. (By the island)
We had 7-8 boats up there today surfing and wake boarding. My brother gave me your card and told me the story. So sorry this happened. We will be back in the same spot in the morning till about 2:00 to 2:30 pm ish. We haven't been up river towards the power plant in the last two years but it was an honest mistake and so sorry for the confusion.
The sun has set on Day 2 of the reunion. We met up before noon and rafted up awhile. Unfortunately, InAir had fuel pump issues on the Sunsport and after spending the better part of the day working on it, decided to call it quits and hitch a ride. TitanTn decided to keep his Saltaré dry today and just ride along with his family on the 242 and the kids didn't mind one bit as they got to surf repeatedly along with Mrs. Hunter.
The afternoon was spent with most all boats doing their own thing. At one point, there were three Supras in the river channel creating quite the wake with all the surfing going on. Fun to watch other boats try to slow their speed down just as they hit the wake as their bow leaps to the sky then abruptly plunges downwards.
A storm moved in around 4:30 and darkened the skies. We had lighting all around us but only few minutes of raindrops. We got quite lucky as we found out later, the storms were very intense just south of us causing some major damage with downed trees and light flooding.
Then the skies cleared to blue and we had another beautiful evening on our hands.
We decided to get off the lake early and head for dinner as a group.
The conversation and comraderie were excellent along with the steak, lasagne, salmon, ribs, onion rings and of course, the hot croissants.
Took a few pics today with good camera but only two with my iPhone. Here are those two.
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What a great time. Closing it out day three we're all ready to surf and board again!
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Day 3 is no longer and another Southern Supra Reunion is in the record books.
I hope all attendees had a good time and again, thanks to all that came and participated. I will try to do better on the communication with social media next year and make sure those attending have our contact info.
Today was absolutely gorgeous. We didn't have to worry about the weather.
Wakeboard session began at 8:30am on Gogger's 24SSV with said owner and Zkdk3000 tearing up smooth water. After a brief intermission, we returned with the 242 as Mrs Hunter once again put on a show for the ages. Also convinced Mrs Mischief IV to surf a little and figure out that goofy wave. Put Mrs Hunter back out and she tried goofy for the first time.
By noon we had all 7 boats rafted up. Time passed quickly as we talked shop for hours and by 3 o'clock realized it we were nearing the end of our time together.
Unfortunately, as we tried to surf once more, the boat traffic was just too much for Zkdk3000 and girlfriend and their friend. It was a valiant effort but I couldn't find them smooth water.
On the upside, Mr Carr made it back out today and found us so we got to see his 89 Comp that was in awesome shape.
So, we packed up and headed out around 4:30 to start the after party.
We had quite the assortment of boats over the 3 days ranging from a 1985 Sunsport, '86 Saltaré, '88 Mariah, '89 Comp, '89 Sunsport, '90 Saltaré, '91 Sunsport, '97 Sunsport, '02 Launch, '04 Launch, '06 24SSV and a 2012 Sunsport 242. If I forgot someone, I apologize in advance.
It's wonderful to meet such great people on the forum who share the same passion with boats. I didn't take a ton of photos as in years past but will post the good ones when I can. Thanks again, hope to see you more of you next year.
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After Party started Sunday eve after brief travel down into GA.
Had a midnight pontoon party ride with the full moon.
Day one was spent trying to barefoot behind the jetski, fixing a bilge pump, and tons of surfing. We finished with a wonderful dinner thanks to all the gals.
More pics to come.
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Well done, looks like ya'll had a great time. Looking forward to the Texas Jam coming in a few weeks!
You lost me at "barefoot behind the jetski"... Seriously, the beautiful red Sunsport wasn't up to the task? Let me guess, next thing I am going to hear is that you tried barefooting behind the pontoon. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mischief IV
Well the bare footing behind the jet ski was one of those here hold my beer moments. There was a few more of those moments that may not make it to the forum. The kids did show us how to spray everyone sitting in the boat with the jet ski.
Remind you that the Jetski has 300 hp and the red Sunsport has 315 hp yet weighs 2100 lbs more. It was the driver who needed the lesson, not the skier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetlink
The fifth straight day of watersports comes to an end. Are we having fun yet?
Started the day on Ngavchris' Sunsport. You don't realize how fat and out of shape you are until you try to perform a few slalom runs after breakfast. InAir joined us as we did our best before our arms went to spaghetti.
After that, Ngavchris soared on his kneeboard jumping the wake effortlessly.
When everyone was ready, we loaded up the 24 footers along with pontoon and headed to deeper water.
Best part of the last two days for me was seeing Mr. and Mrs. InAir surf after trying so hard to do so last year unsuccessfully. They had an excellent coach in Loadup and both were successful this year at getting up on their own, finding the pocket and surfing with without need of the rope. The smiles never lie and what blast to see this wonderful couple finally succeed at this endeavor.
By late pm, we decided a double header was in order and put both boats to work side by side.
After awhile, the craziness wore off and another day passed us by faster than the day before.
As three couples left us this evening to return to reality, the 4 couples remaining will take up the slack (literally) to fill their void tomorrow.
Very cool!
The popo doesn't care if you sit on the back while underway? That's an invitation to be pulled over around here. They also don't like two boats getting closer than 50' or maybe it's 75'.
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Daniel is better at narrating the event. But we are having a blast.
They care...when they're out on Saturday and Sunday. We maybe saw five boats out yesterday. I don't condone this behavior but do have fun while misbehaving once a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty87