2009 CSC Gathering Final Location Poll

[Snookerd]

Ok, from the 1st poll it is 50/50 for the Bahamas vs. Long Point or the Keys. To get all 15-20 members who plan on coming, we need to pin this thing down. So, lets split the 3 choices and vote again. Add comments by posting below the poll...........

[Snookerd]

It looks like Long Point's location, ability to have the gathering over a long weekend, and cost are pulling in the most votes. Any thoughts????

[Caymanboy]

My vote is for the Bahamas, only for the fact that I will already be there, yet if the long point gathering is not the same as my planned trip I might come to that one also.

[NoBones]

FYI:
To enter Bahamaian waters a passport is a requirement
with homeland stupidity in effect.

Looks like the majority is for Long Point...
I will check with them to see what is open for April 09

I quess it does not matter where here is as long as we are
here....

See ya, Ken

[Rainmaker]

I will vote for the Bahamas also. The gathering would be a bit more memorable and for those who like to fish this trip would be great.

Long Point is a bit closer to home for me and much cheaper, but it will not compare to seeing all the Seacrafts clearing customs in the islands.

[Snookerd]

Rainmaker and Caymanboy-

The Bahamas is the ultimate destination which requires the extra resources to make it happen. The Bahamas trip is a once every few years idea or an every year or two trip by the South East Florida SC group. I agree about the Bahamas being the most memorable. It needs to be longer than 4 days(most chose a 4 day weekend on the last poll) to attract a group outside of SouthEast Florida, probably about 10-14 days(even SE FL guys will want longer than 4 days). I am dying to get there, and know many who have put the work into their boats who plan to go ASAP. A SMALLER GROUP SHOULD GO NOW IN 2009 and also come to Long Point where there will be about 30-40 people.

I just got off the phone with Long Point and the weekend of April 24th 2009 looks like a good date for them. Any comments?

[FELLOW-SHIP]

My vote is for any where in the upper or middle Keys.

10 Top Reasons to Go to the Keys.

1. Lots of places we could go and splash our boats.
2. Lots of Motel to stay in with AC, a clean bed, and shower and a DOCK.
3. Lots of places to get some good food at the end of the day.
4. Lots of places to skin dive for those that want to.
5. Lots of places to FISH -some guys like fishing skinny water, some like it on or just off the reef, some guys want to run for dolphin, plus and there are good deep drops spots, tarpon fishing at night, snapper fishing at night, and sword fishing to boot.
6. No Bahamas fee, no pass port, and no checking in when you get back to the states, no problems if you need a tow back to the Motel, and if you have insurance you will be covered in the USA or you will have to buy coverage which includes the Bahamas.
7. If something breaks you can get a new one right away.
8. Gas is half the price.
9. If you get sick there are Dr. to go to.
10. and the # 10 reason is “The Florida Keys Drink More Beer Per Person Then Anywhere In The USA.” Think about it.

FellowShip

Just for the Grins

[Briguy]

I'll be in Islamorada for the next 4 days. (business) I can check out Breezy palms group rates for June. If there is anywhere else people want me to check or take some pix just let me know. Brian