Mead 2017

[MtnMan210]

I think I posted before but just in case, we'll be rolling into camp around 9 or 10pm Thursday night. from what I'm reading sites are first come first serve. So we'll get in and settled and then wander around and see if anyone else is still up. And Friday and Saturday we're happy to help anyway we can.

we might be looking for an observer/participant for an early morning swerve session, since it's just going to be the 2 of us now, if anyone is interested

[TeamAllen]

I'll ride Dawn Patrol with you. Are you talking Friday morning?

[MtnMan210]

I'll ride Dawn Patrol with you. Are you talking Friday morning?

Friday and Saturday morning

[UNSTUCK]

We should be there by noon on thursday. Can't wait!

[little_criket]

ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT THE NEW BOATS. PLEASE POST HERE WITH THE INFORMATION REQUESTED AND I WILL PENCIL YOU IN, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.

Even with my bum leg, I'd like to try the RZX2 and R23. Guessing the rest of my crew will be interested, 4-5. Mostly regular maybe 1 goof. Does the 2-3pm slot work? Thanks.

[boatwakes]

Thanks Dave and Brad, Pam and Jenn!!!! I'll bring three larger folding tables for prep and such. One request for the tie up picture: PLEASE DON'T SURF AROUND THE TIED UP GROUP OF BOATS, fenders can only do so much when a 4' roller comes through. See y'all there!!!

[TeamAllen]

Great advice Cory. I found these help for tying up. I wish we could get some made with TO logo.
http://exileaudio.com/store/exile-buoy-ball-fender.html

[Thegerman618]

Gotcha Little Cricket

Still have slots available for the above times on the different boats. If the current time holders don't mind we can take multiple groups out at one time.

Brief Talk with Germaine and working out the DEMO Boats. I can confirm that there will be at least 2 Demo boats. But we are still working details out as Germaine is selling boats like crazy we have to keep an open schedule because they keep selling our demo's

For sure an 18 RZX2 (ElevatedConcepts)
Likely 17 R23
Likely 1 more additional

These boats will be open for DEMO times, however this year Germaine has requested to do a reservation/sign-up for demos. This is a great idea, if you are either interested in upgrading or just looking to see what the new Tige's can do it will give you the opportunity to be out with Germaine Representatives to answer any questions you may have or just hang out with our local Dealer. So here is what Germaine is requesting and I will be handing the list to Germaine on Friday Night.

Saturday Surf Times:
7-8
8-9-THEGERMAN618, 3 People, Surf, Goofy (RZX2)
9-10-UNSTUCK 5 People, Surf, Goofy (RZX2/R23)
10-11-MTNMAN210 2 People, Surf/Slalom, Reg/Goofy (RZX2)
Event Photo/Lunch
2-3-Little_Cricket 5 People, Surf, Reg/Goofy (RZX2/R23)
4-5
Dinner
9-11 Night Session

If you are interested in surfing/wakeboarding/skiing any of the above time please let us know. We need to know 3 things:
1. Number of people in your party
2. Goofy/Regular/Both (with Taps 3 it doesn't really matter but plan on 5 min. to switch the boat over and dial it in)
3. Boat of Choice

Just drop a post with the 3 questions answered and the time you want and I will update this post accordingly.

[Thegerman618]

Thanks Dave and Brad, Pam and Jenn!!!! I'll bring three larger folding tables for prep and such. One request for the tie up picture: PLEASE DON'T SURF AROUND THE TIED UP GROUP OF BOATS, fenders can only do so much when a 4' roller comes through. See y'all there!!!

Thank you Cory!

This is huge everyone, as Cory said please be respectful when approaching the tie-up. The last thing we want is to damage someone's boat or hurt someone. We are requesting a no-wake zone 500 feet around the boats as kids will be in the water and a large number of boats. As Mike said have your buoys ready, and if you have boards up in your racks and have the ability to fold your board racks in please do so.

As a side-note, we have been fortunate enough the last few years to have great weather that allows for us to do this tie-off in the middle of the channel with minimal risk to the boats. In the event of weather/wind we will likely move the location of the tie to a large cove located next to Temple Rock or another location that provides some protection.

The most important thing to us is safety during the event and ensuring that everyone makes it off the water in the same condition as they started!!

[Thegerman618]

I think I posted before but just in case, we'll be rolling into camp around 9 or 10pm Thursday night. from what I'm reading sites are first come first serve. So we'll get in and settled and then wander around and see if anyone else is still up. And Friday and Saturday we're happy to help anyway we can.

we might be looking for an observer/participant for an early morning swerve session, since it's just going to be the 2 of us now, if anyone is interested

I can assure you that Dave, Jason, and Myself will be there. Please come down and say Hello!!

[Thegerman618]

Just spoke with Temple Bar Marina!!!!

The Launch Ramp............IS CONCRETE THIS YEAR!!!! The lake levels have maintained well this summer and is projected to go up between now and the reunion. As of Right now they are only able to allow 2 boats to launch at a time, however they are looking at the possibility of more than that in the next 2 weeks.

[UNSTUCK]

Already sounds better than last year.

[h2osk8er00]

Great advice Cory. I found these help for tying up. I wish we could get some made with TO logo.
http://exileaudio.com/store/exile-buoy-ball-fender.html

Not a bad price at all Mike! You working to get these with the logo or just food for thought? BTW- sent you a PM the other day.

[TeamAllen]

I thought I replied to the PM. Just food for thought. I don't know where you would get the blank hippity hop balls from?

[throttlebody]

We will be there around 10pm Thursday night and would be willing to help with anything you may need. We will check in with you on Friday morning.

REQUEST:

As we are quickly approaching the event and down to just a few weeks away now, I/we need to start finalizing details. Here is where we are:

1. Shirts-As I am sure everyone is aware by now the T-Shirt orders are closed and have gone out for printing. Payment options are listed above via paypal or at the event, its your choice doesn't matter either way just know that we cannot take credit cards at the event for shirts.
2. Sponsors- We lost a few in process of confirmation after we were given verbal approval. Its frustrating for us since we advertise for these companies and loose them literally a month before the event. That being said we have roughly 50 sponsors this year, consider we have roughly 25 Tige boats in attendance.
3. Food- Again the food is being sponsored by Germaine and will be at no cost to owners. I requested a food allergy/sensitivity list and got no responses, so I am going with everyone has no food issues.
4. Tables/Chairs- For those that have attended in the past you are aware there is very minimal table seating (5 tables if memory serves). In the past we have had owners bring their own chairs to the reunion dinner and we are requesting the same this year, so please bring your own chairs.
5. Drones- TeamAllen has been kind enough the last 2 years to do our drone footage and requesting he do this for us again this year. That being said, if you have a drone feel free to bring that out as well. We will be creating a dropbox for event photos so everyone can enjoy the pictures.
6. Stereo/Microphone- Used to play music throughout the dinner, as well as so we don't have to yell for the entire event.
7. Arrival Dates- This is not super important as this is everyone vacation, but it does help us to ensure that everyone in the party makes it there safe and back to the dock safe after the weekend. Dave, Myself, Jason, and our better halves will all be at Temple as early as Wednesday.
8. FRIDAY NIGHT- THIS IS IMPORTANT!! Last year was the first year we did a Friday night kick-off before early Saturday morning sessions start. This worked out great and was an opportunity to do shirts, demo product handouts, meet and greets, and have a few refreshing beverages and hang out. We are requesting to do that same thing this year. As we have significantly more demo products available this year we want to make sure that we can get it out for everyone to use. So...Meeting location will be in front of my room at 8:00 PM. Desert View Side of the Motel.

So with those updates and works in progress, here is what we need from you guys:
1. Confirmed Drone Operator (TeamAllen, GIL, Elevated Concepts)
2. Tables if anyone has any, both for food prep, as well as somewhere to put about 2000lbs worth sponsor stuff (that's not an exaggeration)!
3. Volunteers to help prep the event area before dinner (usually a great time for the kids to come help out)
4. Anyone have an old Kareokee (spelling) machine or something like that? I will bring extension chords.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this please let us know if we can count on you guys as we approach the event. I know there are few of you that have already offered your help and we greatly appreciate that. See everyone in 3 weeks!!