Official Catalina Ski Race Thread, Who's Going [Archive]

Racey

07-11-2007, 04:29 PM

Right here in our very own Ski/Wakeboard Section
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156510
So am i finally gonna meet some fellow hb.com members :D
I'll be on the island fri-sun

Riverkid

07-11-2007, 05:09 PM

We'll be in this thing...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34752&stc=1&d=1184202522
Watch out for the roost... :D

Steamin' Rice

07-12-2007, 08:31 AM

I'll be out there pulling a novice skier...

BADBLOWN572

07-12-2007, 08:37 AM

I will be there. Not sure where I am watching from, but I will be there. :)

BrianB

07-12-2007, 09:56 AM

Tim for a day,what a day it would be.
Do all the Milf's planning to attend understand the "Cabin Club" requirements?
And no......I'm not chippin in for fuel

07-12-2007, 09:57 AM

How come I still don't have the big man's cell phone number?

LuckyStrike

07-12-2007, 10:01 AM

LUCKYSTRIKE is in.:D ..:D Staying At the Hyatt.:idea: ..Have to Drive back to PHX Sunday:( Looking Forward to meeting New Peeps:D

BrianB

07-12-2007, 10:11 AM

How come I still don't have the big man's cell phone number?
If you two unite,I'm out of a job;)

dirty old man

07-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Racey, will the Herbst Team be there and if so how many boats

SUBPRIME

07-12-2007, 10:17 AM

I plan on being there on the water to watch the race! For the first time too!

Riverkid

07-12-2007, 11:04 AM

How come I still don't have the big man's cell phone number?
Geeze Brian... :devil: :jawdrop:

barbigrl

07-12-2007, 11:10 AM

I will be there. Not sure where I am watching from, but I will be there. :)
Queen Mary?? :)

djunkie

07-12-2007, 11:12 AM

I might be in the area somewhere. :D :D

Wheeler

07-12-2007, 11:17 AM

Last time I watched the race was 1977, watched from a safety boat, did not see any of the race, I took a girl there on a date, thinking it would be fun. :(

djunkie

07-12-2007, 11:19 AM

I usually watch the start from the rocks by the Thumbs shuttle boat dock. Then head over to the Hotel to get a beer and watch the finish. :D :D

barbigrl

07-12-2007, 11:19 AM

I might be in the area somewhere. :D :D
Great :rolleyes:

Riverkid

07-12-2007, 11:20 AM

Tim for a day,what a day it would be.
Do all the Milf's planning to attend understand the "Cabin Club" requirements?
And no......I'm not chippin in for fuel
After you buy the diesel, I'll send you back to town for more beer, like last time... :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34865&stc=1&d=1184267971

squirt'nmyload

07-12-2007, 01:30 PM

LUCKYSTRIKE is in.:D ..:D Staying At the Hyatt.:idea: ..Have to Drive back to PHX Sunday:( Looking Forward to meeting New Peeps:D
me and the ol lady will be with this guy!! :)

andy01

07-12-2007, 01:36 PM

I will be out there, not sure on which boat yet. Me and Kroozin might take ole HH's white tug boat out for the day.... shhhh he doesn't know it yet. Or I am trying to line up a customers boat..... or a crestline, I will find something that floats to watch it......... I think. But none the less I will be there somewhere.
:D
Andy

Racey

07-12-2007, 02:06 PM

Racey, will the Herbst Team be there and if so how many boats
I'll have to talk to schone and see what's going on, with Karl getting killed and all that stuff within the last month i don't think they will be running the race. I'm sure they will be out there some way though.

No Regrets

07-12-2007, 03:22 PM

What is the start time???
About when do they hit Avalon???

djunkie

07-12-2007, 03:26 PM

Great :rolleyes:
See ya there. ;) :D :D

Racey

07-13-2007, 07:22 AM

What is the start time???
About when do they hit Avalon???
They usually start ~about 9am and hit avalon about 25-30 minutes after the start

mondorally

07-13-2007, 07:27 AM

I'll be out in the 27.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Schiada_notta_regatta_028.jpg
-Justin

Jordy

07-13-2007, 07:31 AM

We'll be in this thing...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34752&stc=1&d=1184202522
Watch out for the roost... :D
I think that's the one that was tied up at Woody's last week, right before the 4th. BEAUTIFUL boat!!! 63'er, right?
Me and Kroozin might take ole HH's white tug boat out for the day.... shhhh he doesn't know it yet.
Make sure he has it full of gas for ya. :)

hottrodder

07-13-2007, 10:43 AM

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34752&stc=1&d=1184202522
I saw this boat from the shore last weekend when we were at the Pipeline (Newport Pier) getting a soft serve. I couldn't believe the rooster :sqeyes:
I'll be sipping a bloody mary and watching from the hotel cheering on an over and back crew.

Dude! Sweet!

07-13-2007, 11:33 AM

I'm there both days! I'll be the fat, drunk and stupid guy. Oh wait...

XtrmWakeborder

07-13-2007, 05:45 PM

Insurance God

07-13-2007, 06:04 PM

I'll be there w/ Bling Bling. I believe we are also going to Catalina.

PHOTOGLOU

07-13-2007, 06:23 PM

We'll be in this thing...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34752&stc=1&d=1184202522
Watch out for the roost... :D
Was that you we were running with last Sunday???? That thing moves.....

Riverkid

07-15-2007, 12:44 PM

Tim was running it with a bunch of Captain Creams dollies... Huge diesels with Arneson surface drives... It'll go 60 and it's ya Jordy a 63 footer... It's a Baia Azzurra. Build em in Italy....
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34990&stc=1&d=1184532827
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34991&stc=1&d=1184532777
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34992&stc=1&d=1184533041

catalinaskiracer

07-15-2007, 02:41 PM

I think the caption says it all...714.697.9216

RitcheyRch

07-15-2007, 05:03 PM

I havent been to the Catalina Race in years. Stopped going with my friend, Randy stopped racing.
We may show up and enjoy the festivities.

Racey

07-15-2007, 05:23 PM

I'll be out in the 27.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Schiada_notta_regatta_028.jpg
-Justin
Such a killer hull, i don't know why you don't see more of em around, I'll keep an eye out for ya.

bordsmnj

07-15-2007, 06:54 PM

we'll be there at the hotel w/the big screen

Racey

07-17-2007, 11:05 AM

only a few days to go, bump

bordsmnj

07-17-2007, 04:01 PM

i think someone is throwing a BBQ after the race down in huntington:D i'm gonna look into it.

IDRPSTF

07-17-2007, 04:55 PM

SmugglersInc will be there with a few toys to drool over (and buy). Then my wife is running the pace boat for the Rum Run with some of her friends!

AZJD

07-17-2007, 06:28 PM

It's official...... I will be there!

River Lynchmob

07-17-2007, 06:28 PM

I'll be there all weekend. No participation this year. Just having a few on Fri and Sat and may hang around on Sun for the powerboat deal. BTW i'll the loud drunk guy in the bar :devil:
Hope to see some of you down there.

AZJD

07-17-2007, 06:52 PM

reb939

07-17-2007, 07:04 PM

We'll be there
Best place to watch is the Coast Hotel next to the Queen Mary.
They will have the jumbo screens there

whiteworks

07-17-2007, 07:30 PM

I went out with Photoglou and the boys this morning. here is a photo for your enjoyment. Myself and the Mrs. will be there:D I'm sure Danny has some better photos maybe he will post a few. good luck guys
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/catalina.jpg

djunkie

07-17-2007, 08:12 PM

It's official...... I will be there!
Phuck!!!!!! I'm staying home then. :D :D

Firecracker

07-17-2007, 08:30 PM

Only a couple more days! :D I get goosebumps just thinking about it! Wish I was racing this year... :( It's a ton of fun!

AZJD

07-17-2007, 08:31 PM

Phuck!!!!!! I'm staying home then. :D :D
It's probably a good idea. I am likely to get beat up.......:D

River Lynchmob

07-18-2007, 07:52 AM

Your gonna have competition with AJ there!:D :D :D
It will be no competition :D

LuckyStrike

07-18-2007, 08:01 AM

It will be no competition :D
No More P:eek: :sqeyes: :D atron

River Lynchmob

07-18-2007, 08:12 AM

No More P:eek: :sqeyes: :D atron
Patron and I have an understanding...Patron understands I don't like him and I understand he makes me an a$$ :devil: So we stay far far away from each other.

FASTERDAMITT

07-18-2007, 08:50 AM

I'll be there watchin from the Superboat. Where is the best place to hang out on the water? :)

Racey

07-18-2007, 09:20 AM

The best place to watch from the water is right outside the breakwater at the start, and back towards the Coast Hotel for the finish, I'm watching from the turn in Avalon this year, i've never seen the race from that side. I'll miss the finish but it'll be nice to see it from another perspective.

riverracerx

07-18-2007, 09:31 AM

Anyone have any directions on where to go watch on foot. I wanna head down and have NO idea where to go.

River Lynchmob

07-18-2007, 10:09 AM

Anyone have any directions on where to go watch on foot. I wanna head down and have NO idea where to go.
Either the fan tail of the Queen Mary or you can head down past the heliport (Island Hopers) and head down the rocks you can get pretty close to the breakwater. Bring a pair of binocs though and a camera that has a nice amount of zoom.

SUBPRIME

07-18-2007, 11:15 AM

:idea: :idea: :idea:

FASTERDAMITT

07-18-2007, 03:17 PM

RitcheyRch

07-18-2007, 03:43 PM

We going over near the Coast Hotel to watch.
Anyone have any directions on where to go watch on foot. I wanna head down and have NO idea where to go.

bohica

07-18-2007, 04:16 PM

I'll be roaming around the hotel, probably in front of the jumbo tron.:)

riverracerx

07-18-2007, 04:27 PM

Can you see the water from the hotel?
Are there any vendor setups to cruise through? Boats on display to see?
What is the hotel address? Thanks

bohica

07-18-2007, 04:33 PM

The hotel is right before the Queen Mary. You'll be able to see the boats as they come roaring down the channel to the finish line. There's a grassy area in front of the hotel that everyone sits at. There are a few vendors, a beer & mixed drink stand too. We always bring a cooler with some drinks. Get there early, parking can be a bitch.
700 Queensway Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
Tel 562-435-7676

Steamin' Rice

07-18-2007, 04:35 PM

Can you see the water from the hotel?
Are there any vendor setups to cruise through? Boats on display to see?
What is the hotel address? Thanks
Chris -
Take the 710 into Long Beach and follow the signs to the queen Mary...

riverracerx

07-18-2007, 04:38 PM

Thanks guys!

Spotondl

07-18-2007, 05:41 PM

The finish line is off the stern of the Queen Mary this year... the channel is too shallow for the traditional finish line and will be used as the deceleration area per the Harbor Patrol and Coast Guard. Boats will be at idle by the time they get to the Coast Hotel. The Coast jumbo screen will give the best view and most detail of the entire race. After scouting all the potential camera angles for the live show, the best land based viewing area for the start and finish will be the boardwalk area on the Shoreline Village peninsula on the other side from the Queen Mary. To see the boats at speed head out onto the frontage road, past the Queen Mary, toward the breakwall. Watching from a boat is best on the east side of the channel, with the sun at your back. Be prepared to get roughed up pretty good as the boats scream by unless you are on a huge yacht. Watching from shore at Catalina is weak at best. Turn boat is pretty far out there, bring good binoculars. Just my .02

riverracerx

07-18-2007, 07:05 PM

what time does this start again? I am gonna have to get up at the crack ass of dawn to get down there.

Firecracker

07-18-2007, 09:15 PM

what time does this start again? I am gonna have to get up at the crack ass of dawn to get down there.
You will have to be there tomorrow night to find parking...:D The race starts at around 8:30, I would say get there around 7:30ish to see the pre-race line up, and then you can follow everyone to go watch the start too. You won't get lost finding your way to the "Billygoat Trail".

djunkie

07-19-2007, 02:20 AM

You will have to be there tomorrow night to find parking...:D The race starts at around 8:30, I would say get there around 7:30ish to see the pre-race line up, and then you can follow everyone to go watch the start too. You won't get lost finding your way to the "Billygoat Trail".
Not if you park in the Longshoreman parking lot down the street. :D :D

07-19-2007, 07:13 AM

I will be there trying to sell my supercharger to some crazy Ausies.

Racey

07-19-2007, 08:09 AM

Not if you park in the Longshoreman parking lot down the street. :D :D
Do you have to pay to park there? where is that lot, i always get jabbed parking at the queen mary, its like 10 or 20 bucks a day to park there.

THOR

07-19-2007, 08:09 AM

I was down in the Harbor making some calls yesterday and saw some serious hardware rolling in. Too bad I'll be in Havasu. ;)

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 10:28 AM

Do you have to pay to park there? where is that lot, i always get jabbed parking at the queen mary, its like 10 or 20 bucks a day to park there.
Shane, are you going to be in Long Beach at all over the weekend?

HokeySon

07-19-2007, 11:15 AM

Two things:
1) Is there anything going on at the hotel tomorrow? Boats to see etc.? kid friendly stuff?
2) The city of LB runs water ferries to the Queen Mary so maybe you could avoid the parking down there. The service times might not work out though. check here http://www.lbtransit.com/schedules/pdf/aqua_map_schedule_summer_07.pdf
I just called and they said it is regular service even though the race is going on.

Racey

07-19-2007, 11:16 AM

Shane, are you going to be in Long Beach at all over the weekend?
Coming down early tomorrow morning and taking the express to the island when we get there, coming back sunday afternoon. I'm gonna miss all the fun friday night at the coast hotel.

djunkie

07-19-2007, 11:20 AM

Do you have to pay to park there? where is that lot, i always get jabbed parking at the queen mary, its like 10 or 20 bucks a day to park there.
Its down along the rocks by the Thumbs shuttle boat parking. Just make sure theres no Harbor Patrol around when you park there. :D :D

IDRPSTF

07-19-2007, 11:43 AM

SmugglersInc will have both of the Eddie Morenz 38 Great American Concepts Nu Era's on the water. The See Spot Run boat will be running in the race and the Mere Image boat will be on display at the dock. we will be available at 928-505-TOYS all weekend long.

Firecracker

07-19-2007, 11:44 AM

Not if you park in the Longshoreman parking lot down the street. :D :D
How far of a walk is to the Queen Mary?
Two things:
1) Is there anything going on at the hotel tomorrow? Boats to see etc.? kid friendly stuff?
If you get there early enough (around 7am, maybe a little before) you can see the boats before they launch. It takes quite a while to get all the big boats launched, so they will be starting about an hour before the race. After the race is done some of the boats go into the slips right in front of the Coast Hotel. There are mini-bars set up out side, a Jumbotron (sp?), and they usually have a couple vendors out there as well. It is a great time.

squirt'nmyload

07-19-2007, 11:58 AM

team luckystrike is pulling out of phoenix this evening!! we are staying at the hyatt. if anyone sees us feel free to stop by and say hello :D :D
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k265/squirtnmyload/23Pleasant_010.jpg

HokeySon

07-19-2007, 12:03 PM

How far of a walk is to the Queen Mary?
If you get there early enough (around 7am, maybe a little before) you can see the boats before they launch. It takes quite a while to get all the big boats launched, so they will be starting about an hour before the race. After the race is done some of the boats go into the slips right in front of the Coast Hotel. There are mini-bars set up out side, a Jumbotron (sp?), and they usually have a couple vendors out there as well. It is a great time.
Thanks, but I meant on Friday (should have written that). Anything goin' on on Friday?

djunkie

07-19-2007, 12:09 PM

How far of a walk is to the Queen Mary?
Theres one that is a block from the Reef restaurant but I usually park in the one closer to the rocks to watch the start. Then I ride my skateboard to the hotel for the finish. :D

catalinaskiracer

07-19-2007, 12:14 PM

Thanks, but I meant on Friday (should have written that). Anything goin' on on Friday?
Yes, they will be setting up all the boths, boats, skiers, and teams will be gathering in the parking lot, sign in is at 3:oopm and the race meeting is at 6:00pm. There will lots going on.

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by HokeySon
Thanks, but I meant on Friday (should have written that). Anything goin' on on Friday?
There are some boats in the hotel parking lot with a majority of them just a 5 min walk away at the launch ramp. There is a restaurant and bar at the hotel where you can see a lot fo the teams and skiers etc. Friday is a pretty mellow day with everyone gettign ready for Sat morning.
Yes, they will be setting up all the boths, boats, skiers, and teams will be gathering in the parking lot, sign in is at 3opm and the race meeting is at 6:00pm. There will lots going on.
Actually the meeting is at 4 pm this year.

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 12:33 PM

Coming down early tomorrow morning and taking the express to the island when we get there, coming back sunday afternoon. I'm gonna miss all the fun friday night at the coast hotel.
That's too bad, i'll be there tomorrow early afternoon and leaving sometime sunday morning 10 ish I'm sure. Have a good time on the island it's a blast and when you get to Luau Larrys try and get the window seaton the right side right when you walk in the place and ask them to take out the windows. IMO there is not a better seat on the island.

Double Or Nothing

07-19-2007, 12:59 PM

Baja Big Dog

07-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Can you see anything from Walkers Cafe on the hill by the ighthouse?

Firecracker

07-19-2007, 02:25 PM

Thanks, but I meant on Friday (should have written that). Anything goin' on on Friday?
The only thing that I know of on Friday is the Physically Challenged Kid's Day... Maybe Goldfinger Racing will show up in this thread and give you more info on Friday. He is the one doing the Jumbotron, and most of the promoting for the event.
Sorry I couldn't help you more...

djunkie

07-19-2007, 02:38 PM

Can you see anything from Walkers Cafe on the hill by the ighthouse?
In San Pedro? If so then no. Unless you have a telescope. :D :D

AZJD

07-19-2007, 02:55 PM

In San Pedro? If so then no. Unless you have a telescope. :D :D
Hey Junk, I won't be making it, so it is safe for you to attend now. (family emergency)

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 02:57 PM

The only thing that I know of on Friday is the Physically Challenged Kid's Day... Maybe Goldfinger Racing will show up in this thread and give you more info on Friday. He is the one doing the Jumbotron, and most of the promoting for the event.
Sorry I couldn't help you more...
The Childrens day is today at Marine Stadium.
Friday is just a pretty mellow day with a lot of people just ariving there and grabbing some grub before the race etc.

catalinaskiracer

07-19-2007, 03:12 PM

The Childrens day is today at Marine Stadium.
Friday is just a pretty mellow day with a lot of people just ariving there and grabbing some grub before the race etc.
Children's day is Friday at Marine Stadium. Come and support the under privalged. Friday is also boat inspection at Marine Stadium as well.

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 03:34 PM

Children's day is Friday at Marine Stadium. Come and support the under privalged. Friday is also boat inspection at Marine Stadium as well.
I stand corrected. :D
It has been on Thursdays in the past.

Racey

07-19-2007, 03:37 PM

....it's a blast and when you get to Luau Larrys try and get the window seaton the right side right when you walk in the place and ask them to take out the windows. IMO there is not a better seat on the island.
Hell yeah! that's my element right there!!!
From 2005
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35204&stc=1&d=1184888167

River Lynchmob

07-19-2007, 03:41 PM

Hell yeah! that's my element right there!!!
From 2005
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35204&stc=1&d=1184888167
Thats the spot that I love so much...have a beer or 3 there for me.

reb939

07-19-2007, 04:40 PM

For all those who can't make it to the race here's a link to watch the race live over the internet.
http://www.catalinaskirace.net/index.html

djunkie

07-19-2007, 05:54 PM

Hey Junk, I won't be making it, so it is safe for you to attend now. (family emergency)
Sorry to hear that. Hope everything is ok.

Racey

07-20-2007, 12:53 AM

Gettin crap together right now, gonna try to make it to long beach by 6. See ya'll there.
Hasta Luego :D

reb939

07-20-2007, 08:15 AM

heading out to long beach for boat inspection
Over & back class boat 777
Good luck to all the teams!!!!!!!!!!!!

Biglue

07-20-2007, 08:37 AM

Where is the safest floating areas to watch the race from? I'm thinking about dropping the boat in the water to see the race on it. Is it too hectic to even be on the water during the race? Or should I just find a place around the Queen Mary to watch the race from? Who else has been an observer on the water before?

Baja Big Dog

07-20-2007, 08:51 AM

In San Pedro? If so then no. Unless you have a telescope. :D :D
Ya thats the one ...too bad.
Thanks

IDRPSTF

07-20-2007, 08:59 AM

When are you coming into town?
I will be in tonight. Towing one boat from Havasu, another from Huntington and another from San Clemente. I plan on sleeping again Monday sometime!

Double Or Nothing

07-20-2007, 10:27 AM

When are you coming into town?
I will be in tonight. Towing one boat from Havasu, another from Huntington and another from San Clemente. I plan on sleeping again Monday sometime!
Guess I will see you Saturday morning, are you going to be around on Sunday for the race?

bohica

07-20-2007, 11:12 AM

Anyone know how the fog was this morning? It was pretty thick inland, just wondering about the coast.:confused:

River Lynchmob

07-20-2007, 11:15 AM

OK guys I am heading down there I will hopefully see you all down there in the Morning for Bloody's and or beer.
Have fun the ret of the day :D

mondorally

07-20-2007, 11:15 AM

Anyone know how the fog was this morning? It was pretty thick inland, just wondering about the coast.:confused:
At 5am in Huntington Beach there was no fog. Looked like the usual marine layer. Obviously not sure about offshore. Anyone on the water this morning?
-Justin

Uniqueperformancewest

07-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Larry from E-ticket and I would like to come down with a boat or two and check out the race. We're not planning on putting them in the water we'd like to hang out on land, anyone know a good area where we could hang/park with the boats and still view the race start and finish. I have tried calling the Ski Race coordinators with no phone call back and tried speaking with the hotel and they just said there packed. If anyone has any ideas where we could hang out that would be an awesome help.
Thanks John

Dude! Sweet!

07-20-2007, 12:49 PM

The race boats are pitted in that parkway behind the Yardhouse. Maybe call one of the POPRA guys and see if they have space. Why aren't you splashing the boats?

Uniqueperformancewest

07-20-2007, 01:26 PM

Ya I thought about splashing them, but when you splash them it doesn't really allow the oppurtunity to chat with other boaters and event spectators etc. I just want to go and hang out, meet people see what its all about and bring a boat along to show off.
Thanks John

IDRPSTF

07-20-2007, 01:44 PM

Made a quick stop for new tires and then I am off to the LBC. I figure on pulling into the slip around midnight. Kim, John and I want to wish everyone all the best of luck and are looking forward to another great safe ski race and Rum Run. A big huge thank you to those whom set up both the Catalina Ski Race and the Rum Run. We have not taken for granted the hard work and energy that allows us all to enjoy such a weekend.
This year we are very proud to run the pace boat and look forward to seeing old friends and new...
its time to hit the road... See you all in 7 hours!
Matthew W. DeLisio
SmugglersInc.com
928-505-TOYS

TCHB

07-20-2007, 02:59 PM

Went down today and a lot of equipment rolling into the grass area. Team CRC looks like he is ready. Teaque was there in a silver Skater that was on a tilt trailer. I know I should had my camera!