Tawakoni Hot Boat Regatta

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Last Mohecian

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Crusader said:
I spoke with my photographer buddy Don last night on the phone and he plans on being there Friday evening through Sunday to document the event. He has his own phtography business and has been in the field for about 30 years now. Those of us at Lavon know him well as he's phtographed many of our events.

Don does have a few questions.

Will there be any pontoon boats out on the 1000 foot track that he can perch on and shoot photos? If not, how about higher points around the park? Any cranes?

I have seen many cranes at Tawakoni.  I doubt he can get close enough to mount them before they fly away.  Chances are they are too small to support his weight anyway.  crazy.gif
 

Knotty Girl

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Crusader said:
I spoke with my photographer buddy Don last night on the phone and he plans on being there Friday evening through Sunday to document the event. He has his own phtography business and has been in the field for about 30 years now. Those of us at Lavon know him well as he's phtographed many of our events.

Don does have a few questions.

Will there be any pontoon boats out on the 1000 foot track that he can perch on and shoot photos? If not, how about higher points around the park? Any cranes?

I know I am speaking for him but Diamond Jim is taking Plan B which is a big cruiser, I'll bet he could take pictures from there.  Jim said he would be the starting barge if needed.
 

Last Mohecian

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Knotty said:
Crusader said:
I spoke with my photographer buddy Don last night on the phone and he plans on being there Friday evening through Sunday to document the event. He has his own phtography business and has been in the field for about 30 years now. Those of us at Lavon know him well as he's phtographed many of our events.

Don does have a few questions.

Will there be any pontoon boats out on the 1000 foot track that he can perch on and shoot photos? If not, how about higher points around the park? Any cranes?

I know I am speaking for him but Diamond Jim is taking Plan B which is a big cruiser, I'll bet he could take pictures from there.  Jim said he would be the starting barge if needed.

You know this boat Cliff.  It is the Glastron from Garland that you and Don looked at.  Don is going to wish he bought that boat.
 

Crusader

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Ya, I did bring him over to loOk at Jims Glastron and you're right....he may wish that he would have jumped on it too.
 

jdeaton

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I'll be there with the Glastron and yes if you need a starting "barge" I will volenteer, but there will be beer aboard.
 

Crusader

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DiamondJim said:
I'll be there with the Glastron and yes if you need a starting "barge" I will volenteer, but there will be beer aboard.

I like the way you think!!!!!  bling.gif
 

blazeracer

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Knotty said:
I know I am speaking for him but Diamond Jim is taking Plan B which is a big cruiser, I'll bet he could take pictures from there.  Jim said he would be the starting barge if needed.

I would like to shoot some video from there also for the official Tawakoni Music Video.... I'm going to bring my waterproof camera housing also to get excellent starting line footage from a duck's point of view.
 
QUOTE"  Like boby said its not a cove.  There should be plenty of water will know for sure after Saturday and will post up and let y'all know " clap.gif Kool. Inquiring boaters want to know. We are all very interested in the ramp conditions and the outlet into the lake from 429 marina. Pictures would be great. Thanks    jump.gif
 

HellinnFrnt

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hell at this rate I'll never get off the start line ..... I'll be hangin with Jim if anyone needs a tow in ... got the Hawaii 5-0 song on mp3 ............ 


:smile26: :smile28: :smile29: :smile30: :smile17:
 

WAFOBABY

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Neil I can tell you PROB for sure your not GOING to be able to use the 429 marina RAMP but I will for sure check it out and try to take pic.  I know BOBBY said he is going to try to use it when we go so I guess we will see what happens.  Maybe I can send the pics  to matt or someone and he or they will upload them for me I will send and post up from the lake.  Im going to put in at the 751 boat ramp which is the one thats down the road around the corner prob 400 or so yards away on water side. ITs the one that almost everyone is going to have to use as well.  Going to see how deep the cut threw is at the 429 marina/park.  Billy is right its a grad. lope off from the bank.  We where thinking about 150 or more yards out and drive up and down and just look for anything that might be in the water.  Im sure we are safe I just will fill better going out there myself and seeing.  Im taking some 2" PVC pipe with me just incase there is a stump I can drive it down on top of it to mark it for everyone as well.  Yeap Cliff I bet DON is going to be wishing he bought that boat.      NO CRANES!    Will let yall know what we find out Sat.       
 

73 Sanger Flat

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Thanks Jason and Bobby for taking the time to go do a good visual for us . We all appreciate it ..

Has any one asked the owener if we could park on the beach with the truck and trailers? That would be awesome if we could , Back the trailer up close to the water and look like we were all launching from there , Kinda like they do it on the West Coast , leave enough room from the water to the trailer to maybe put up an EZ Up or just sit in the water in front of your boats .. That would look cool . All line up perfect ..We could do this in front of the fiull time RV spots and all the way down to the Volley Ball courts..  Just a thought ??

James are you going to be my designated tow boat if I break down again ? I got the new MSD stuff on last night and she fired up !!!
 
clap.gif    Great info and effort. Thank you James and Bobby. I know it means alot all of us and we all appreciate you guys checking it out and posting the info. Look foward to it.
 

73 Sanger Flat

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One week and counting ..
My brother in law ( galen ) in Kansas is getting ready to head this way next week .
It should be fun ..
 

Knotty Girl

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Brazos River Rat ( Billy ) said:
One week and counting ..
My brother in law ( galen ) in Kansas is getting ready to head this way next week .
It should be fun ..

I am looking foward to seeing that Hydro
 
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