Would love to!!!! Since Florida is only 1600 miles from me, I probably wouldn't be trailering my boat, so what about someone let me stay or theirs??
Just kidding, but that would be a great time. In Chicago area, the crownline owners do what's called the Chicago Loop Cruise. It's about a 70 mile cruise throught he rivers of Chicago area and about a 7 mile trip on Lake Michigan. There are about 100 boats that do this each year. It's a great event. They have the coast guard axillary come out and do safety inspections for everyone that wants one and you get a small decal to put on your boat to certify that you have been inspected (helps out when you get boarded by the coasties). They have sponsors and t-shirts, etc.
Now with a twist:
I feel that my wife and I have been very blessed to be where we are at in life (financially) and I know many of you are as well. I would love to do something along the lines of what you are talking about but do it for a charity. Have sponsors, do safety inspections, do trailer inspections, etc. Have a day long event that involves some cruising, a raft up, everyone staying in a hotel that night. Finish it off with a live band of some sort. Just make it one hell of a party but for a good cause. Everyone would pay a "registration fee" but then the proceeds would all be donated to some charity. Call it something like "Boaters for Big Brothers Big Sisters" or something along those lines. I just thing we should all use our passion for boating and get togthers and give a little something back.
Since we are all spread out all over the country, maybe we could do it at differenct locations around the country on one particular day. Similar to "Aquapalooza" that Sea Ray does but instead of making it an event to just get drunk or market a particular product, do it for the greater good.
If you all think I am crazy just say, Woggy, shut the hell up. I would understand. I just feel guilty that I get to have so much fun and spend my disposable income on my boat, boating, and booze, and I just think we could channel our passion for this hobby to some good with it.
Just a thought.
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