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LAKE TAPPS EXPLORATION
June 26, 2010
2009 TACOMA POINT DRIVE EAST
LAKE TAPPS, WA. 98391
9:30AM until it is dark or the beverages run out.
Time is flying and the Lake Tapps Poker run is upon us this weekend! The extended weather forecast (if you can trust them) says it will be touch and go again this weekend. This is good and bad. The Lake will be busy if it is warm and tends to get a little rough in the mid afternoon. If it is overcast, the water is usually flat and calm. We are going to use the same launch and dock from last year. This private launch is located at 2009 Tacoma Point Drive East, Lake Tapps, WA. 98391. There will be a small banner next to the road to mark the location. There is room there to park about 10-12 rigs, with more parking available on the street. My Dad (Steve, or Old Man, he answers to either) or I will be at the ramp to help launch and tie up. The dock space is limited so plan to raft up with fenders if we have a lot of boats. You are welcome to use any launch around the Lake and just meet up at the docks as well. The public launches do fill up quick on nice weekends and will close when full.
The general plan is to meet and launch around 9:30-10:30am. We will have a quick meeting at the docks around 10:30-11:00 to hand out maps, buddy up, and give general directions for the Poker portion of the day. The rest of the day is pretty open to cruising, or just BS'ing in the shade by the water. I am planning on having my BBQ set up and will provide hotdogs and a shady spot to sit. Please feel free to bring either a picnic for yourself, or some potluck dishes to share. The BBQ will be on, so if you would like to bring something besides hotdogs, we can cook it up. We will have a large cooler if you need to keep something during the day without hauling it around in your boat. I plan on spending all day, and into the evening, at this location, and you are all welcome to stay as long as you wish. Around 6:30-7:00 or so, the Lake starts to get quiet and is REALLY enjoyable for a slow cruise.
I have a call in to see if anyone will be out testing race boats in the morning. The Lake is open for testing on Saturday mornings and if there are no races scheduled, there are usually 4-5 boats that take advantage of the clam water. If they are testing, I will post back here and some may want to adjust plans to arrive a bit earlier to watch as they run at full tilt 40 feet away from the launch dock! Likewise, if anyone wants to bring a race boat (vintage or new) and make some runs, let me know and we can have chase boats ready to go.
Please make sure you have current tabs (2009 tabs still work until July 1st I think) and numbers on your boat. I don’t want anyone to end up with a costly day on the water! The marine Sherriff will not pick on you unless there is a visible reason to. I always like to stress that you do not need to have a boat to enjoy these events. There is always extra room and everyone I have met with this group has always loved to take an extra passenger! If you have any questions or concerns about the day, please don't hesitate to call, e-mail, or post here.
DIRECTIONS
From Hwy 167 North or South take 8th St. Exit (Milton / Jovita)
Go EAST at bottom of the exit ramp.
Continue up the hill past Sumner Meadows Golf Course.
Go STRAIGHT through the light at the top of the hill (LAKELAND HILLS WAY SE) Stay in the left hand lane at the next light and follow the road to the left. (This road does not show up on most maps) Go approximately 1 mile to a stop light at 182nd street. This is the last gas station that is close to the launch. Fuel up here if needed. Turn right at the light onto 182nd Street. Go approximately 1/8 mile and turn left onto Tacoma Point Drive. 2009 Tacoma Point Dr E is on your left about one mile onto the point.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Brian Franchini
(206) 423-4644 cell
franchinidesign@comcast.net
June 26, 2010
2009 TACOMA POINT DRIVE EAST
LAKE TAPPS, WA. 98391
9:30AM until it is dark or the beverages run out.
Time is flying and the Lake Tapps Poker run is upon us this weekend! The extended weather forecast (if you can trust them) says it will be touch and go again this weekend. This is good and bad. The Lake will be busy if it is warm and tends to get a little rough in the mid afternoon. If it is overcast, the water is usually flat and calm. We are going to use the same launch and dock from last year. This private launch is located at 2009 Tacoma Point Drive East, Lake Tapps, WA. 98391. There will be a small banner next to the road to mark the location. There is room there to park about 10-12 rigs, with more parking available on the street. My Dad (Steve, or Old Man, he answers to either) or I will be at the ramp to help launch and tie up. The dock space is limited so plan to raft up with fenders if we have a lot of boats. You are welcome to use any launch around the Lake and just meet up at the docks as well. The public launches do fill up quick on nice weekends and will close when full.
The general plan is to meet and launch around 9:30-10:30am. We will have a quick meeting at the docks around 10:30-11:00 to hand out maps, buddy up, and give general directions for the Poker portion of the day. The rest of the day is pretty open to cruising, or just BS'ing in the shade by the water. I am planning on having my BBQ set up and will provide hotdogs and a shady spot to sit. Please feel free to bring either a picnic for yourself, or some potluck dishes to share. The BBQ will be on, so if you would like to bring something besides hotdogs, we can cook it up. We will have a large cooler if you need to keep something during the day without hauling it around in your boat. I plan on spending all day, and into the evening, at this location, and you are all welcome to stay as long as you wish. Around 6:30-7:00 or so, the Lake starts to get quiet and is REALLY enjoyable for a slow cruise.
I have a call in to see if anyone will be out testing race boats in the morning. The Lake is open for testing on Saturday mornings and if there are no races scheduled, there are usually 4-5 boats that take advantage of the clam water. If they are testing, I will post back here and some may want to adjust plans to arrive a bit earlier to watch as they run at full tilt 40 feet away from the launch dock! Likewise, if anyone wants to bring a race boat (vintage or new) and make some runs, let me know and we can have chase boats ready to go.
Please make sure you have current tabs (2009 tabs still work until July 1st I think) and numbers on your boat. I don’t want anyone to end up with a costly day on the water! The marine Sherriff will not pick on you unless there is a visible reason to. I always like to stress that you do not need to have a boat to enjoy these events. There is always extra room and everyone I have met with this group has always loved to take an extra passenger! If you have any questions or concerns about the day, please don't hesitate to call, e-mail, or post here.
DIRECTIONS
From Hwy 167 North or South take 8th St. Exit (Milton / Jovita)
Go EAST at bottom of the exit ramp.
Continue up the hill past Sumner Meadows Golf Course.
Go STRAIGHT through the light at the top of the hill (LAKELAND HILLS WAY SE) Stay in the left hand lane at the next light and follow the road to the left. (This road does not show up on most maps) Go approximately 1 mile to a stop light at 182nd street. This is the last gas station that is close to the launch. Fuel up here if needed. Turn right at the light onto 182nd Street. Go approximately 1/8 mile and turn left onto Tacoma Point Drive. 2009 Tacoma Point Dr E is on your left about one mile onto the point.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Brian Franchini
(206) 423-4644 cell
franchinidesign@comcast.net
So here I sit
I hope everyone has a great day on the water! Take lots of pictures and everyone please be safe!
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