Key West Photo Contest 2012!!!

[AMBUSHER]

2012 Key West FREE T-Shirt Contest!!!

The 2012 Key West races and Poker Run are just about here, and Boatfreaks will be giving away free t-shirts to those of you who attend this year and then post at least 30 photos from the event here on the board.

Contest Rules,

-Post 30 photos minimum directly on Boatfreaks.org from the Key West poker run, races, and festivities that are taking place all next week and receive 1 BOATFREAKS.ORG T-shirt.
-Last but not least the photos you post must be your own.

TJ

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

TJ,

Due to Super Storm Sandy, I will be passing on going to KW this year... Her aftermath has me quite busy lately .... :(

[AMBUSHER]

TJ,

Due to Super Storm Sandy, I will be passing on going to KW this year... Her aftermath has me quite busy lately .... :(

Totally understandable Tim! I would have been surprised to see you make the trip with the aftermath of Sandy. You guys definitely have your hands full up there, and if the is anything I can do please dont hesitate to ask.

TJ

[phragle]

send him a shirt anyways...hell send me the bill for the shirt if you have too, but Tim has already posted 30 picks of sandy's wrath.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Thank you. I have been very fortunate coming out of this storm. As much as I want to have a Boatfreaks shirt, I know people out there need a shirt more than me and if you decide to send one I will find someone to donate it to.

[AMBUSHER]

Thank you. I have been very fortunate coming out of this storm. As much as I want to have a Boatfreaks shirt, I know people out there need a shirt more than me and if you decide to send one I will find someone to donate it to.


Hey Tim, It had not crossed my mind to send up some shirts but if you have a way to get them to those in need I will be glad to send a box out Monday. Let me know and I will get them boxed up.

TJ

[sommerfliesby]

30 pics, eh? Well...I think I'll be able to handle that without an issue...:)

[Blue Oval]

Dam it, I forgot my film at home. I hope they sell some down here.

[Blue Oval]

opps, I for got the batteries my wife said, not the film!

[MIKES280]

Dam it, I forgot my film at home. I hope they sell some down here.film :rollsmile

[shaun harrington]

Hey Tim, It had not crossed my mind to send up some shirts but if you have a way to get them to those in need I will be glad to send a box out Monday. Let me know and I will get them boxed up.

TJ

Are you guys down here?

[AMBUSHER]

Thank you. I have been very fortunate coming out of this storm. As much as I want to have a Boatfreaks shirt, I know people out there need a shirt more than me and if you decide to send one I will find someone to donate it to.

Shipped a box out this morning Tim, You should see them by Thursday.

TJ

Are you guys down here?

Wish I was Shaun, just too many irons in the fire this year. Should be at the Miami show though. You guys have fun down there, and stop in Blue Heaven for me.:)

TJ

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Shipped a box out this morning Tim, You should see them by Thursday.

TJ


THANK YOU TJ !!!

:rock


http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v34/p917671462-4.jpg

[Blue Oval]

:1bounce

[Blue Oval]

:rock

[Blue Oval]

:smiley-with-glasses

[Blue Oval]

Did you catch Jeff running from the camera!

[Blue Oval]

:nudie

[Blue Oval]

:1bounce

[Wrinkleface]

Good job Boyne City!!!!!:rock

[AMBUSHER]

Thats what I'm talking about! Nicely done Bob!:rock

[TripleB]

2012 Key West FREE T-Shirt Contest!!!

The 2012 Key West races and Poker Run are just about here, and Boatfreaks will be giving away free t-shirts to those of you who attend this year and then post at least 30 photos from the event here on the board.

Contest Rules,

-Post 30 photos minimum directly on Boatfreaks.org from the Key West poker run, races, and festivities that are taking place all next week and receive 1 BOATFREAKS.ORG T-shirt.
-Last but not least the photos you post must be your own.

TJ

What about over Thanksgiving?

[AMBUSHER]

What about over Thanksgiving?

LOL, Make it worth while for the board members and you got it.:smiley-with-glasses

[TripleB]

LOL, Make it worth while for the board members and you got it.:smiley-with-glasses

I'm having special guest down and will get great pics

[AMBUSHER]

I'm having special guest down and will get great pics

Looking forward to them!:rock

[Blue Oval]

One of my twins took my Freaks shirt, I have to earn another!!

[Blue Oval]

:smiley-with-glasses

[Blue Oval]

:rock

[Wrinkleface]

:rock

That was so nice of Heidi 2 help that poor old lady w/ the groceries across the street!!!:laff:ev1l danc

[MMarsha]

jealous...

[Blue Oval]

:smiley-with-glasses

[Blue Oval]

Our dinner guest at the bar tonight,Ziggy.

[Blue Oval]

T asked me to pick a T-shirt up for him. I said if I buy it you have to wear it for Boyne Thunder weekend!:respect-040:

[TripleB]

Hey Bob the beach pictures aren't Key West, that's Sombrero Beach in Marathon, BUSTED!

[Blue Oval]

Hey Bob the beach pictures aren't Key West, that's Sombrero Beach in Marathon, BUSTED!

It's all part of the Key West week, unbusted!:smiley-with-glasses

[Blue Oval]

T got paint on his old shirt, needed a new one.:rollsmile

[TripleB]

It's all part of the Key West week, unbusted!:smiley-with-glasses

That's like saying Boyne city is all part of Charlevoix:stirpot

[MMarsha]

Ouch!

[TripleB]

Ouch!

The truth never hurts it sets you free

[Wrinkleface]

T got paint on his old shirt, needed a new one.:rollsmile

Petey asked if I would put that shirt on while he got comfy!!!!:eek:

[Scarab KV]

Always thought those Michigan boys were a little off tilt

[Blue Oval]

Boyne City and Charlevoix both have a nice beach, I did not find a good beach in Key West. we will be back to Key West in am.

[AMBUSHER]

Boyne City and Charlevoix both have a nice beach, I did not find a good beach in Key West. we will be back to Key West in am.

Only real beach I know of in KeyWest is at Ft. Zachary Taylor. Great spot to take pictures from also on the breaker wall out there.

[Blue Oval]

:1bounce

[Blue Oval]

Took pics from the Sunset Bar or something like that, had a few drinks!

[TripleB]

Only real beach I know of in KeyWest is at Ft. Zachary Taylor. Great spot to take pictures from also on the breaker wall out there.


Also known as Smathers beach.

Nice little beach on the end of Simonton street if I remember right

[Blue Oval]

OK Bob Smathers Beach, we can go with that!

[sonicss31]

Smathers Beach is on Roosevelt Blvd. Locals don't use it, they say it is dirty. Beach at Ft Zachary Taylor Park is nice.

[Blue Oval]

Heidi took the pics with her Wal Mart camera, not to bad for several drinks and a cheap camera.

[MIKES280]

not bad, i will tell you shooting in to that sun is tough even with a good camera.

[Wylie-Rat]

Awesome Pictures - Thanks for sharing...

[Blue Oval]

Bottom pic is the Turbo Diesel, cool boat, smooth!

[Wrinkleface]

Bottom pic is the Turbo Diesel, cool boat, smooth!

The Michigan connection!!! good job Bubba!!!:rock

[AMBUSHER]

Bottom pic is the Turbo Diesel, cool boat, smooth!

Would love to see that boat run, they always put on a show overseas!:rock

[TripleB]

Smathers Beach is on Roosevelt Blvd. Locals don't use it, they say it is dirty. Beach at Ft Zachary Taylor Park is nice.

Oops, was thinking of the fort by the airport:wall_smiley:

[MIKES280]

the beach at Ft. Zachery Taylor

[TripleB]

the beach at Ft. Zachery Taylor

Yeah I know, you don't have to rub it in old man:)

[MMarsha]

Wrink in his black bathing suit that day..

[TripleB]

Wrink in his black bathing suit that day..

I thought he was the guy far left getting the crotch shot:)

[freeze frame video]

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2012keywest/301.jpg



http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2012keywest/308.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2012keywest/356.jpg


http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2012keywest/358.jpg

[MIKES280]

Yeah I know, you don't have to rub it in old man:)old , have you looked in a mirror :stirpot:dunno:laff:1bounce

[TripleB]

old , have you looked in a mirror :stirpot:dunno:laff:1bounce

Everyday and a handsome devil looks back:ev1l danc

[Wrinkleface]

Everyday and a handsome devil looks back:ev1l danc

legend in your own mind!!! A:nutkick

[MIKES280]

Everyday and a handsome devil looks back:ev1l dancyour looking out the window :nutkick:dunno

[AMBUSHER]

:rollsmile

[Blue Oval]

Great Day of fun, ran across this guy in town. He was very nice to us.Tried to get him up to Boyne Thunder.

[MMarsha]

mornin hos

[MMarsha]

^^ wrong thread...

[phragle]

Everyday and a handsome devil looks back:ev1l danc

Why do you have my picture hanging on your mirror????

[Blue Oval]

:smiley-with-glasses

[Blue Oval]

:1bounce

[rschap1]

nice stuff!!!

[Apollard]

Nice payload in the F350!

[AMBUSHER]

:smiley-with-glasses

Awesome Bob!!!:rock

[Blue Oval]

Afew more from our last day.

[Blue Oval]

Another Michigan guy!

[Blue Oval]

Ken Miller got this shot from the big cat sailboat, great shot of the roll over, thank God they were all ok!

[Blue Oval]

Some pics of Mike Sommer's new to him Active Thunder, you v
can get to the gauges from head, great idea.

[AMBUSHER]

Awesome!

[ziemer]

Went down with all intentions of participating in the contest...

However, these were about the only 3 pics I got... :dunno :thinking-023:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/photo1.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/photo2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/photo3.jpg

[jayboat]

Key West NEVER disappoints.

Six thousand frames- 3 days on the bridge, the street party, the races...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/8168453695_b66c375701_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8171892717_f2d4696b4f_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8171979017_34afa43813_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8177995851_030781e932_h.jpg

The gallery is HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jay2boat/sets/72157631956828364/detail/). I'll be adding to it for a while.

Saturday was too rough for my back so I sat at the Pier House all day. :rock
Shot 1200 frames and never got off the stool. Man, what is not to like about Key West?

[AMBUSHER]

That last shot is bad ass Jay!

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8180032687_eadef45e60_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8179605065_da14f6e202_o.jpg

[jayboat]

That last shot is bad ass Jay!

Thanks, TJ- I'm glad I was on em when it happened... they nailed a big roller square on the button.

Here's the whole sequence

[Blue Oval]

Good job Jay!

[jayboat]

Good job Jay!

10% luck, 90% Nikon. :ev1l danc

Here's a couple from the Friday group...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8182422064_a302d4c9d5_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8182364180_30493bb326_h.jpg

[Swede]

Hell I was trying to figure out if you ps'd some extra spray in there. That's insane.

[jayboat]

It is definitely rare. I'd still be kicking myself if I had missed it.

Got a bunch of good ones this year.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8183494321_2a1a1b6d0f_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8183674754_56fc33ef61_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8183116086_98df137bef_h.jpg

[sommerfliesby]

Guess I'd better start earning my t-shirt................
Flew in Thursday night...got picked up in this little truck for the ride over to Active Thunder. Here's wFriday Poker Run....we launched at Haulover Inlet in Miami and joined the group just as they were leaving...

[Wrinkleface]

Guess I'd better start earning my t-shirt................
Flew in Thursday night...got picked up in this little truck for the ride over to Active Thunder. Here's wFriday Poker Run....we launched at Haulover Inlet in Miami and joined the group just as they were leaving...

There's a pair 2 draw 2!!!!! Congratz U 2!!!:rock

[sommerfliesby]

Leaving Miami....there were only 12 boats in the group...

[sommerfliesby]

Running out of Miamuh...

[sommerfliesby]

One happy guy...lunch stop at Gilbert's...

[sommerfliesby]

Sunset at Garrison Bight, our home for the weekend...running out to Boca Grande on Saturday....

[Wrinkleface]

One happy guy...lunch stop at Gilbert's...

more like punk!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

[sommerfliesby]

At Boca Grande...this was the biggest bummer of the trip...we wanted to go soooooo bad, but by the time we got there, all the "protected" beach was used up, and it was VERY windy and wavey. We put the boat on the beach, but the bottom kept bouncing off the sand, so Pat had us pull the boat out. While we were doing that, we had the visitor pictured...I was a little freaked out...we don't have those in Lake Michigan...

Anyway...we hung out for a bit, tried to tie off a Cig 42X...ripped a cleat out of the fiberglass on the Cig, so we cut loose. Our anchor wouldn't hold, so we bailed and went back to the dock for stone crab and booze...

[rschap1]

What beautiful water:)

cool boats
cool pics
!!!

[sommerfliesby]

Oh...and there was a race going on as well...

We watched from Mallory Square and Ft. Zachary Taylor.

Rented bikes to get around...and it was a great choice!

[gofastguy]

Great Looking AT. Kinda looks like a Sonic.

Love the paint on the AT. The other boats look good too.

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8184673441_2b753ccfcd_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8059/8184939142_e34fb16800_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8185272156_47c49ea9a9_o.jpg

[sommerfliesby]

Leaving Monday morning with Laszlo's 37 AT "Energy Crisis."

[sommerfliesby]

Lunch at the Tiki Bar on Isla Morada...

For the record...the ride back was MORE than a bit rough...we were in 6 footers for 10 miles or so before Marathon...too rough to bust out the nice camera for sure!

[sommerfliesby]

Couple cellphone pics...the first two were right when we walked into the Poker Run party Saturday night...our boat was on screen!

[sommerfliesby]

We left Key West Monday at 10 am. It was 82 degrees and sunny all day. Landed in Chicago...29 degrees and windy as hell...didn't bring pants! Great way to end boating season!

Can I has a T-shirt please? :)

[AMBUSHER]

We left Key West Monday at 10 am. It was 82 degrees and sunny all day. Landed in Chicago...29 degrees and windy as hell...didn't bring pants! Great way to end boating season!

Can I has a T-shirt please? :)

Looks like you guys had a great trip, and thanks for the awesome pictures Mike. Send me a PM with the shirt size you want along with an address, and I will get it shipped out to you.

Thanks Again,
TJ

[sommerfliesby]

Sweet! :) Uploading a couple GoPro vids tonight...

[sommerfliesby]

Video of us going by a 40 Skater in some VERY snotty ocean water. Pat from Active Thunder on the sticks...I figured it was probably a good idea to let someone with over 20,000 hours on that hull drive in the nasty water, since we were still well over 100 miles from the trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594kRMN8wcU&feature=youtu.be

[MMarsha]

I was hoping to see some footage after reading the Onion Run thread- thanks for sharing!!

20,000 hours? Now that is some global warming!! Imagine how much $$ that is!!

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8186314637_a9195b0f7d_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8349/8186398695_f2da81e507_k.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8187409866_af6abbecb6_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8484/8188390248_1f0b7c3b0d_h.jpg

[ziemer]

Video of us going by a 40 Skater in some VERY snotty ocean water. Pat from Active Thunder on the sticks...I figured it was probably a good idea to let someone with over 20,000 hours on that hull drive in the nasty water, since we were still well over 100 miles from the trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594kRMN8wcU&feature=youtu.be

Damn, he's not jamming the throttles all the way back??? Lol... :ev1l danc

Nice video!

[tstuck]

Was just looking at FPC and saw this pick and copied the link. Does this look like someones boat.

http://www.flpowerboat.com/mini-gallery/index.php

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8189612229_c865423b40_o.jpg

[MMarsha]

Nice shots!!

[AMBUSHER]

Agreed!

[jim_boat]

those are some really pretty pics!

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8191292314_afe0384ae2_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8191160393_45d91a4eef_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8189553947_3582915182_o.jpg

[jim_boat]

http://www.assnapkin.com/jimboat1.jpg

[MMarsha]

Welcome to Boat Freaks Jim Boat!

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8192105137_a02a0a67c2_o.jpg

[jayboat]

Key West is a special place-
always very cool to see so many friends from all over the country...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8193237762_67e52ca1cd_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8063/8193270634_24c1efc729_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8192279337_0511bee3e9_o.jpg

[MMarsha]

Is that the 1350 477 Nortech? Hull 3?

[jayboat]

Yes, Yes, I don't know.

[jim_boat]

thanks, looking forward to learning lots about offshore racing photography here

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8344/8192337095_87cd745d65_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8193324081_c26cfe80fd_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8193299560_37cfcb8d4e_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8195717133_2b563b9773_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8195186136_e05fb24826_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8194790280_712ae0f483_h.jpg

[AMBUSHER]

I see Albert has gone to a CC now. Good looking boat.

[MMarsha]

I see Albert has gone to a CC now. Good looking boat.

All the cool kids are doing it!!

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8070/8199876680_6527f207ea_h.jpg

[jayboat]

Thanks again to my friends at Statement Marine...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8198849039_5a5782d7ae_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8199203457_c3768bd22f_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8199137181_1f5a7c6716_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8200266872_b444606fa3_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8200866356_14ee04ec90_o.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8200701423_d860264850_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8206911106_7443b58335_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8206935306_fc23ac8d37_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8206111026_dc52348ae4_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8205330199_e7b5f29839_h.jpg

[MIKES280]

the bridge to no where:dunno

[jayboat]

it's a real bridge...
in Florida. :thinking-023:

Also, the first shot of 5 days/5500 frames.

here's #799--

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8206111026_dc52348ae4_h.jpg

[MIKES280]

it's a real bridge...
in Florida. :thinking-023:

Also, the first shot of 5 days/5500 frames.

here's #799--

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8206111026_dc52348ae4_h.jpgi knew it was ,it just looks like it goes off to no where, cool pic . I hate bridges and one like that makes me nervous as you can't see whats over the top.

[MMarsha]

I hate bridges and one like that makes me nervous as you can't see whats over the top.

If you are skeered, call the Po-lease

[jayboat]

Didn't really get the effect of that one until I looked at it full size.

It's also out in the middle of nowhere and at 10:45 on a wednesday mornin, well...

all in all, it was above average.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8207378350_ab9042ca89_h.jpg

[MIKES280]

If you are skeered, call the Po-leaseyou ask anyone that has traveled with me I HATE HIGH BRIDGES.:overreaction

[MMarsha]

Nice clean, simple classic paint job.

[jayboat]

you ask anyone that has traveled with me I HATE HIGH BRIDGES.:overreaction

Forgot the name...
there's one in Charleston that you probably LOVE. :laff

[Apollard]

Cooper River Bridge. Mike's favorite :laff

[MIKES280]

Cooper River Bridge. Mike's favorite :laffi really hated the old one, you know the 2 lane one .

[jayboat]

Yeah, that thing looked and felt like they built it with an erector set.
I have no problem with heights, bridges, etc... but, that one made me sit up straight.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8206579549_0fe510871e_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8207490963_d335fd981a_h.jpg

[MMarsha]

Is that like 17 people? Awesome!!

[jayboat]

Probably more... that boat has a lot of room.

Here's also a lot...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8207637531_55ed2ac472_h.jpg

[MMarsha]

hubba hubba!!

[jayboat]

racin' ?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8209133388_383b3c0039_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8208954386_c2d723fa4c_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8209027726_b9e48e0e8a_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8067/8209060820_6c197543e0_o.jpg

[jayboat]

MORE RACIN'

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8208448461_903e963556_h.jpg

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8210355504_e61253aed7_h.jpg

[RichL]

Probably more... that boat has a lot of room.

Here's also a lot...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8207637531_55ed2ac472_h.jpg



Jay...You never let us down.:rock

[MMarsha]

Her tag is hanging down, wonder if she would like me to fix that for her....

[jayboat]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8210230675_6fb3647051_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8208860269_76dbe5b94e_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8209739356_9aa7e6ea17_h.jpg

[Blue Oval]

Great Day of fun, ran across this guy in town. He was very nice to us.Tried to get him up to Boyne Thunder.

This is a great old Key West thread.

[rschap1]

Two more days until...