Rookie

[mercguy]

Ok that helps a lot, Thanks, I am in region 12, Temecula CA, With a limited used boat budget, 46 yrs old, Wanting to get into racing, I dont need to break world records or go like a rocket just want to have fun and race, I would like to sit but not if it's going to cost me way too much, I would think budget maybe $5,000 less is best though :-) Thanks for all your advice guys... I am going to find what classes run in my area.

there are a couple used 45 rigs for sale in Cali for around $5000-6000................if you want to race OPC, which is big in Reg12 and 11!! I guarantee is you have the $$$$$, you can be racing at the next race. If you are set of SST45, give Ross Wallach a call or either of the West Bros (RJ or Warren)..............................good luck and have fun!!

[Roger Carr]

Racing in Region 12

ckwilkins2, call me (949) 493-9366
Roger Carr Region 12 Chairman

[Skoontz]

CK:

Would you like to try out a boat on the water? If so, you can head down and test with me and KT. Our Merc needs busting in.....


We are targeting mid January, probably El Capitan reservoir. About an hour from you. If we could get on to Hodges we would, but that won't open until March 1st, as the Greebes ( form of under water swimming fowl) need to have sex.


You will need to bring a helmet, unless i get one of the motor cycle full faces
we have painted neon orange by then. We have a jacket.

[Boatracer4fun]

CK:

Would you like to try out a boat on the water? If so, you can head down and test with me and KT. Our Merc needs busting in.....


We are targeting mid January, probably El Capitan reservoir. About an hour from you. If we could get on to Hodges we would, but that won't open until March 1st, as the Greebes ( form of under water swimming fowl) need to have sex.


You will need to bring a helmet, unless i get one of the motor cycle full faces
we have painted neon orange by then. We have a jacket.

I will be ready to test 2 by Mid Jan...Just keep me in the loop were and when. You have my cell.

Mike

[Skoontz]

You bet, Mike.

I just have to hunt for the best spot. Mission Bay is looking really good every time I by it.....

[ckwilkins2]

I would love to try one, That would be fantastic, I race bikes so have a full face but does it have to be orange ?? If so maybe I can just get one or paint one of the ones I have, Do I need a life jacket? I have a ski one that I use, Thanks guys Can't wait, let me know the date.

[ckwilkins2]

Hi Mike ill call you tomorrow, Would be nice to know another rookie, Are you going to Havasu on the 14th to race? Did you end up buying the rig from Gary? It looked like a nice setup.

[Boatracer4fun]

You bet, Mike.

I just have to hunt for the best spot. Mission Bay is looking really good every time I by it.....

Lets do it and take a grain of salt

[Boatracer4fun]

Hi Mike ill call you tomorrow, Would be nice to know another rookie, Are you going to Havasu on the 14th to race? Did you end up buying the rig from Gary? It looked like a nice setup.

Pm your number and I will call you.

Yes I bout Garys Rig.

[Skoontz]

CK:

A moto cross helmet will work in practice. As far as a vest, we will have to size one up. I've used ski vests before, and as long as you don't have any boats "racing you, they will keep you boyant, but they are not as safe as the real deal, so, we'll just look around.

We are considering the Havasu race, and should be ready...Me thinketh......

[ckwilkins2]

Any help you need if you go to HavasuI will be there and willing to do anything, I am taking my Rv so beer and barbecue will be ready LOL

[mercguy]

CK:

Would you like to try out a boat on the water? If so, you can head down and test with me and KT. Our Merc needs busting in.....


We are targeting mid January, probably El Capitan reservoir. About an hour from you. If we could get on to Hodges we would, but that won't open until March 1st, as the Greebes ( form of under water swimming fowl) need to have sex.


You will need to bring a helmet, unless i get one of the motor cycle full faces
we have painted neon orange by then. We have a jacket.

I attempted to test at El Cap a couple of times, but it just gets to rough and windy in there and the Marine Patrol can be "testy"..............same goes with San V.

[ckwilkins2]

How about coming up to Lake Elsinore??

[Skoontz]

What restrictions are there? Do they need to see fuel reciepts to get on?

We have already coverted the OMC A motor to a 4 stroke, so that is not a problem, but some fo them want to make sure there are no MTBE's in the fuel.

[Skoontz]

San V is shut down for the next 3-4 years while they add 50 more feet to the top of the dam....

I was wondering about Otay Lakes down off Brown Field by the parachute rentals before....It looked really calm every time I've been by, and also, Lake Henshaw has a very nice launch ramp.