Peanut Island Gathering 6/17-6/18 2011

eggsuckindog · #1 03-10-2011, 11:41 PM

My only thought is with only 20 spots that could be tough

Snookerd · #2 03-11-2011, 11:14 AM

The required 3 months reservations in advance puts us at June 11th. If Spring/Summer is our time, then at this point, we may need a week to get everyone together and all of us call on Friday 3/18 of next week to reserve our spot when they open at 2pm. I have not been able to find the price per night. There is beach camping on the west side away from the 20 spot campground for those that miss the initial spots. The dates would be 6/17-6/19. Check your calendars. I will try to talk to the park ranger later today.

gofastsandman · #3 03-11-2011, 06:18 PM

You can only make reservations up to 90 days out. I.E. you can`t make them a year out so this may work to our benefit.
Called the office and their message says it may be 2 days before a response.

Spoke w/ Bill, my friend by the sailing club. He is getting contacts. I hope to take him fishing Sunday if it ain`t a blowin`. The heck with the poll, lets make this happen!

Onward and Upward,
GFS

Snookerd · #4 03-11-2011, 10:22 PM

Sandy-

I talked to Kathy today on the camping details. Your right on the 90 days/3month deal. It's $23.95 plus tax per night. You have to call no sooner than 12:01AM, yes AM, on 3/17 to reserve for Friday AND Sat nights 6/17 and 6/18. If your only going Sat night, then it's 12:01AM on the 3/18 NOT 3/17. If you call at 11:59pm or 12:00am you are considered to be calling for the PRIOR DAY 3/16 and you will NOT be able to get the 6/17 and 6/18 FRI and SAT Combo. The 1st 20 people to leave their name, best phone number(s) to be reached, the dates, and the camp sites preferred(see the web site to view site#'s)get in. The voicemail is time stamped and 5 people can leave a message at 1 time. So, by 12:05 the camp grounds could be booked. It is an amazing camping area and I think it's worth the hassle. Input please!!

Bushwacker · #5 03-12-2011, 02:48 AM

Danny - for anyone that doesn't want to camp, there used to be a convenient motel right next to the North Palm Beach Marina on US 1 where the ICW enters Lake Worth. It's the building at the extreme left center of the picture with the red tile roof. Only about a 10 minute run to Peanut Island from there. Will see if I can find out more info on it tomorrow. Denny

gofastsandman · #6 03-12-2011, 09:34 AM

Danny,
Interesting intel.
I got a message from some gal with a very heavy Asian accent. Very hard to follow, but as an aside my laptop is running faster. I`ll see if I can get a hold of Kathy today.

Let`s feed this train some more coal,
GFS

eggsuckindog · #7 03-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Question I wonder if you can reserve 2 spots in one phone call - prolly not but....

Snookerd · #8 03-13-2011, 12:16 AM

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Danny - for anyone that doesn't want to camp, there used to be a convenient motel right next to the North Palm Beach Marina on US 1 where the ICW enters Lake Worth. It's the building at the extreme left center of the picture with the red tile roof. Only about a 10 minute run to Peanut Island from there. Will see if I can find out more info on it tomorrow. Denny

Sounds great Denny. Anything on Singer Island?

Bushwacker · #9 03-13-2011, 01:35 AM

There are several hotels/motels on Singer Island, but the larger ones on the beach are a pretty good hike from the only marina that I know of, the Sailfish Marina. Might be some smaller mom & pop places in Palm Beach Shores within a couple blocks of Sailfish. I'll look into that. Dockage is also available at the Riviera Beach Marina, but don't know of any motels close by on the mainland, and I would not recommend walking around in Riviera Beach after dark anyway! BTW, a water taxi makes trips to Peanut Island from both the Sailfish and Riviera Beach Marina's during the day, so folks would NOT need a boat to come to this gathering, even if you were camping! There is never any shortage of boats at these gatherings, so if you need a ride, that's not a problem!

I checked on the motel next to the North Palm Beach Marina today. It's the Camelot Motor Lodge, 1000 U.S. Hwy 1, just south of the Parker Bridge over the ICW, and 100 yds or so up the hill from marina. My buddy Harry has stayed there before; it's not fancy, maybe about 20 rooms, but it's clean, has a swimming pool and is in a nice area. There is a new restaurant on the premises, plus the NPB Country Club is right across the street, with a dining room open to the public.

Asked the manager Michael about rates for June and he quoted me a rate of $59/night. Phone is 561-626-7200. You might be able to negotiate a better rate for specific dates/number of days, etc. They don't have a web site, but I could get some photos of the place if anyone is interested. Also checked with the marina to see if they had any open/transient slips available, as it's typically full this time of year. The dockmaster said they have transient slips available, at $1.75/ft/day. Denny