Boyne Thunder 2018

[TripleB]

We just received our 2018 horse show schedule and our Minnesota show pushed up 2 weeks early, because this is such a big show for my girls we will not be attending Boyne Thunder 2018.
We will be coming over for Charlevoixs Venetian Days July 21-28

Just an FWIW

[TripleB]

Anyone coming early or staying late?

[Blue Oval]

Yes and yes!

[MMarsha]

I'll be in the area 7/11-7/30 :embarrassed-smiley1

[jriggs]

We just received our 2018 horse show schedule and our Minnesota show pushed up 2 weeks early, because this is such a big show for my girls we will not be attending Boyne Thunder 2018.
We will be coming over for Charlevoixs Venetian Days July 21-28

Just an FWIW

So, how many years in a row have you been doing BT? I have done the last 5 years, so I know it is longer than that.

[TripleB]

So, how many years in a row have you been doing BT? I have done the last 5 years, so I know it is longer than that.

I think we started 2010 or 11:dunno

[Blue Oval]

?

[Wrinkleface]

?

Sure!! On Big Bird!!:ev1l danc

[TripleB]

Don't you have drool to wipe?:nutkick

[Regartie]

Will be in Char the 20 to 25th

[Wrinkleface]

Don't you have drool to wipe?:nutkick

Don't U have 2 comb Ur feather?:yessirbow

[TripleB]

Will be in Char the 20 to 25th

You skipping Boyne this year?

[Regartie]

You skipping Boyne this year?

Nope. Doing Boyne, then a trip from the soo down to char.

[TripleB]

Nope. Doing Boyne, then a trip from the soo down to char.

If you get in, no early registration this year:eek:

[TripleB]

Nope. Doing Boyne, then a trip from the soo down to char.

You should head out into Lake Superior to cross that lake off your list:rock

[phragle]

If you get in, no early registration this year:eek:

???? First I have heard this.....

[TripleB]

???? First I have heard this.....

Copy and paste of todays email from Boyne

Dear Past Registrant of Boyne Thunder

Even though currently Lake Charlevoix’s surface has 10 – 14 inches of ice, the Boyne Thunder Poker Run will be here before you know it. This summer, we will celebrate the 15th year for Boyne Thunder which is set for July 13th and 14th.

Although not formally part of the event, there will again be a Fun-Run to Bay Harbor for lunch on Thursday July 12th and a reception later that evening at Boyne Mountain Resort sponsored by American Custom Marine. The Poker Run Village comes alive on Friday morning July 13th before the slips in the Boyne City marina become available at noon.

There will be a slight change to the course this year with the first card stop just south of the marina in Northport before heading to Elk Rapids and back to Charlevoix for lunch. The second leg of the course will consist of card stops in Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Horton Bay at the Champagne Cruise. This course covers some of the most beautiful water and scenery anywhere. All the information you will need to plan for Boyne Thunder is available on our website www.boynethunder.com. If you plan to stay in the area during Boyne Thunder, Boyne Mountain is offering a discount code for lodging, please use: 718BTHUN

Registration will be slightly different this year with open registration beginning on Thursday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. There will be no early registration with passcodes. Due to the tremendous growth of Boyne Thunder, the number of passcodes sent out to past registrants far exceeded the registration spots that were actually available. The committee felt that having an early registration was sending a false message of “special consideration” therefore the practice will not continue.

The Boyne Thunder fleet will consist of 120 boats this year. Sponsorships with boats/docks are currently being sold until February 23rd although corporate sponsorships will be available until sometime in May when the Boyne Thunder printing schedule is created. At registration, boaters will purchase “one ticket” for $725 which is entry for one boat in the Boyne Thunder event. This will include entry in to all events for the captain and first mate. In order to simplify the registration process, minimal information will be collected at this time. We will need basic information including name, address, phone number, email, payment information, boat length, boat name and boat type. After registration is complete, boaters will be contacted via phone in the order that their registration was received to choose dock space and/or be notified that, based on their registration number, they are not guaranteed a specific dock space. Please make sure the phone number and email submitted is accurate.

The Boyne Thunder organizing committee looks forward to seeing you this summer. Until then, if you have questions or need information, please feel free to email boynethunder@gmail.com or through the Boyne Thunder web page.

Our best,

[TripleB]

Very strange double post???

[TripleB]

Just wondering why every picture of old Doc T's boat at Boyne Thunder it's never on plane?


Actually Im surprised its even in the water:nutkick

[phragle]

T's boat was airborn once or twice coming back from the lunch run....

[Rattlesnake Jake]

Just wondering why every picture of old Doc T's boat at Boyne Thunder it's never on plane?


Actually Im surprised its even in the water:nutkick

Is that Ronald McD at the helm??? :smiley-with-glasses

[Wrinkleface]

Just wondering why every picture of old Doc T's boat at Boyne Thunder it's never on plane?


Actually Im surprised its even in the water:nutkick

Cuz I don't want that melon head Snowblower 2 fall in & then I gotz 2 jump in & save his sorry--->:smilie_iek_008:

[Wrinkleface]

Just got a text from the registration Gal!! 2 spots left folks!!

[DocktorsOarders!]

Just got a text from the registration Gal!! 2 spots left folks!!
I can't believe it hasn't sold out yet. Last year it was done in like 30 minutes or something.

[jriggs]

It has been tuff to get a spot for the last 4 years.

[Wrinkleface]

Bob said he heard 1 person got reg’d 3 X’s!! Wonder if they got it straightened away & opened a couple spots?????:dunno

[phragle]

You may find more of that... A common stratagy in open registrations like that is to give a few friends your info... Than when the bell rings you have several people trying to secure you a spot at the same time. Hopefully one is successful. If you get registered multiple times just say oops was only supposed to be once or sell the extra spots. Just like getting tickets for a concert that will sell out.

[Wrinkleface]

1 left as of last night!!

[Wrinkleface]

Full!!:clappingsmile

[Blue Oval]

Heads up to the new guys on here, if you can’t bring a boat up, bring up a hot rod and park it on the street Friday night.

[Blue Oval]

That is if the ice ever melts.

[Blackjack58]

Wasn’t sure if I was going to make it up to BT this year - even without a boat, it’s always a great time. Then, a week or so ago, The Wife says, “Gee, that camping spot you got last year really looked nice – can we do that?”

I reminded her that I camped at Whiting Park because last year, I waited until the last minute to decide about heading up to BC and (being by myself) decided to save some $. “No big deal,” she says. “I camped all the time when I was a kid – I think it’ll be fun.”

She’s right. It was fun – and the view in the morning, looking out from my tent - (when I woke up from my lager-induced haze) can’t be beat.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0oEx96g0gBE/Wxa14LAKfLI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/EAuPWKQ7SogJmRrU502uAtrA6Rb04UBdgCLcBGAs/s1600/camp.jpg

Looking forward to a fun weekend. July 11th is my 60th B-day, so we are going through Detroit (to see some historical sites - Ford, Dodge Houses, etc.) and overnighting in Grayling before heading over to the campsite in BC on Thursday morning. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in BC and Charlevoix, then we hit the road middle of the afternoon and head down to Frankenmuth to stay over Saturday night.

We’ll head back to Akron on Sunday, but I might try to talk her into stopping at Port Clinton and going out to Put-in-Bay on the way back, since I have Monday off, too.

[Blue Oval]

Beautiful day here today. Have not finished servicing the lower units on the PQ. I’m sure the dinghy will be burning some gas tonight.

[drpete3]

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[Regartie]

Wasn’t sure if I was going to make it up to BT this year - even without a boat, it’s always a great time. Then, a week or so ago, The Wife says, “Gee, that camping spot you got last year really looked nice – can we do that?”

I reminded her that I camped at Whiting Park because last year, I waited until the last minute to decide about heading up to BC and (being by myself) decided to save some $. “No big deal,” she says. “I camped all the time when I was a kid – I think it’ll be fun.”

She’s right. It was fun – and the view in the morning, looking out from my tent - (when I woke up from my lager-induced haze) can’t be beat.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0oEx96g0gBE/Wxa14LAKfLI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/EAuPWKQ7SogJmRrU502uAtrA6Rb04UBdgCLcBGAs/s1600/camp.jpg

Looking forward to a fun weekend. July 11th is my 60th B-day, so we are going through Detroit (to see some historical sites - Ford, Dodge Houses, etc.) and overnighting in Grayling before heading over to the campsite in BC on Thursday morning. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in BC and Charlevoix, then we hit the road middle of the afternoon and head down to Frankenmuth to stay over Saturday night.

We’ll head back to Akron on Sunday, but I might try to talk her into stopping at Port Clinton and going out to Put-in-Bay on the way back, since I have Monday off, too.

Cool! See ya there

[DocktorsOarders!]

So team D.O. will not be attending BT this year. I was hoping to come up without the boat but that just isn't going to happen this year.

With that being said, I have a condo reserved at the mountain. Disciples 2 bedroom plus loft. 5 beds total. 3 bath etc.

Anyone need a place to stay? I can see if I can transfer the reservation, and it was reserved far cheaper than can be booked for now, even with the BT discount code!

[Shenanigans]

So team D.O. will not be attending BT this year. I was hoping to come up without the boat but that just isn't going to happen this year.

With that being said, I have a condo reserved at the mountain. Disciples 2 bedroom plus loft. 5 beds total. 3 bath etc.

Anyone need a place to stay? I can see if I can transfer the reservation, and it was reserved far cheaper than can be booked for now, even with the BT discount code!

I sent you a text.

[Blue Oval]

So team D.O. will not be attending BT this year. I was hoping to come up without the boat but that just isn't going to happen this year.

With that being said, I have a condo reserved at the mountain. Disciples 2 bedroom plus loft. 5 beds total. 3 bath etc.

Anyone need a place to stay? I can see if I can transfer the reservation, and it was reserved far cheaper than can be booked for now, even with the BT discount code!

Maybe I should take it to hide from all the craziness. LOL

[Blue Oval]

I was going to post this on FB a couple times in the next couple weeks. Not sure what else I can do. For the guys that didn’t know, Mike almost hit one last year.:dunno

[Regartie]

I was going to post this on FB a couple times in the next couple weeks. Not sure what else I can do. For the guys that didn’t know, Mike almost hit one last year.:dunno

It might be worth working with the local news to get it out there reminding UAS operators of the rules and to fly safely.

[Blue Oval]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhTUsQRUIrk&feature=youtu.be

A new web cam for Charlevoix channel, just in time for Boyne Thunder.

[Regartie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhTUsQRUIrk&feature=youtu.be

A new web cam for Charlevoix channel, just in time for Boyne Thunder.

Looks like you're headed out to the big lake today :rollsmile

[cfm]

This guy is looking for help"

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/355222-boyne-thunder-meal-ticket.html

[Blue Oval]

The marina is filling up with offshore boats. Max pulled in late last night.

[TripleB]

Pictures?

[Blue Oval]

Can’t find my camera.

[Regartie]

Pointing this mess north in about an hour.

[Blackjack58]

Rolling out of here tomorrow early afternoon - wife is staying home with my son, who still has some health issues, but not serious. Looks like I'm solo...like last year.

Staying in Grayling tomorrow night, then heading into BC to setup camp Thursday AM. Looking forward to seeing some of you.

[Blue Oval]

Spent the evening hanging with Pete Boden. The town is filling up. Still can’t find my camera.

[Regartie]

Rolling out of here tomorrow early afternoon - wife is staying home with my son, who still has some health issues, but not serious. Looks like I'm solo...like last year.

Staying in Grayling tomorrow night, then heading into BC to setup camp Thursday AM. Looking forward to seeing some of you.

Doc T. Is buying the first round!

[Wrinkleface]

Doc T. Is buying the first round!

NOT:slaps

[Wrinkleface]

:rock

[Blackjack58]

Doc T. Is buying the first round!

I’ll buy you a beer. Hell, I’ll give you some of what I brought with me!

[Blue Oval]

I found my camera.

[Blackjack58]

Got Whiting Park campsite set up. See/hear lots of boats heading up and down the lake...mostly outbound towards Charlevoix... trying to figure out what to do next...

[jriggs]

Got Whiting Park campsite set up. See/hear lots of boats heading up and down the lake...mostly outbound towards Charlevoix... trying to figure out what to do next...

Drink a Beer, and repeat!

[cfm]

Got Whiting Park campsite set up. See/hear lots of boats heading up and down the lake...mostly outbound towards Charlevoix... trying to figure out what to do next...

Call BF members that are there to see if you can hook up with the group...if you have no # run to Doc T's office and call the # he just put on the window. :)

[cfm]

BTW: Looks like you can't get any closer with the campsite. Cool ! :)

[Blackjack58]

Call BF members that are there to see if you can hook up with the group...if you have no # run to Doc T's office and call the # he just put on the window. :)

:rollsmile :rollsmile: :rollsmile

Maybe I should do that!

Actually, I am at the Bridge St. Tap Room right now...

[cfm]

Lol. Right on top !

$10 for a pic of you peeing in his new spot. :)

[sonicss31]

Call BF members that are there to see if you can hook up with the group...if you have no # run to Doc T's office and call the # he just put on the window. :)

Can’t go to his office because he needs an appointment. Geez:rollsmile

[cfm]

LOL - You're right ! :smiley-with-glasses:rollsmile

And that appt will be for hours ! :laff

http://forums.boatfreaks.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=171660&stc=1&d=1531345205

[Blue Oval]

Fun day

[Rattlesnake Jake]

Fun day

Wow, everyone's defying gravity.. :eek:

[rschap1]

At least the live channel cam is oriented correctly

[TripleB]

Looks glass calm this am

[TripleB]

Game on

[TripleB]

Lake Charlevoix

[snowhammer]

Screenshot of blue oval

[cfm]

Looks a little smoother than the other year. :)

[TripleB]

Can you say breakdown

[Wrinkleface]

Can you say breakdown

They must have fig'd it out cause they came by us going in 4 lunch???:dunno

[TripleB]

They must have fig'd it out cause they came by us going in 4 lunch???:dunno

So they idled by you on one motor?:nutkick

[sonicss31]

^^^^Ouch, felt that in MD.

[RichL]

Screenshot of blue oval

Caught that...as well as Rolling With The Changes and a variety of notable boats.

[phragle]

....

[TripleB]

....

Artie pretending he's the least bit interested in the BS Doc T is talking:nutkick

[TripleB]

Found a picture of these old farts

[Blue Oval]

:rock

[MIKES280]

Found a picture of these old fartsWHO'S THE OLD FART ON THE RIGHT :laff:smiley-with-glasses:dunno:ev1l danc

[Blue Oval]

https://youtu.be/qvwiJQf4h08

A put a lot of work into protecting our pilot. Drone's were asked to stay clear. This guy had no visual of his drone from what I can see. ????? How did he know where the helicopter was?

[Z06]

It appears this was after all the poker run boats and marshall boats were back on lake Charlevoix. The offshore boat coming in came from Beaver island, sounded to be on one engine. I didn't realize the drones went so high!

[Z06]

We had the Bright Green flag waving

[Z06]

Flat waters brought the fastest & closest fly by's we've seen in the 8 years we have been marshal boat. Quite sure several cats in the 100-150 zone, Awesome view :smiley-with-glasses. Yes, open waters miles from shore.

[Z06]

Awesome!

[Z06]

No one stopped to say hi, but got a few waves & smiles!

[Z06]

a few more

[Z06]

Cool seeing everyone have a Great time. At 9:30am visibility was 50-100 yards, by 11am when boats got to lake Michigan we had several miles of visibility. Fortunately we we able to provide 15 minute fog updates to Captain Bob's Mathers control boat.

[Z06]

more...

[Z06]

Excellent run, a day you wish would never end.

[Z06]

...

[Rattlesnake Jake]

Great pics, thanks.. :clappingsmile:rock:clappingsmile

[Skill Saw 30]

wow,,super great pics,,thanks

I see no ronald mc donald boat in any of them.:)

[Blue Oval]

Great pics Wally. Let us know when you are coming back up. Sorry we didn’t get a chance to BS longer.

[cfm]

x 4 ! Thanks !

[snowhammer]

Great pictures Wally.!!

[drpete3]

Yes. Great shots

[RichL]

Thanks for putting the pics up.

:clappingsmile

[92nsx]

I didn't see anything on the miss hap. Sounds like they hit something in the water pretty hard, the 4 people got ejected. All are ok, no serious injuries! Ironic on the boats name also

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37200282_10155501483147401_3067900967803420672_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8ce62bbad3b66f08246d897465b4104d&oe=5BC92752

[Blackjack58]

Pretty awesome photos...thanks for posting! Great spot out there to watch everyone going by...

[Rattlesnake Jake]

I didn't see anything on the miss hap. Sounds like they hit something in the water pretty hard, the 4 people got ejected. All are ok, no serious injuries! Ironic on the boats name also


Ouch, Ouch.. :eek:

[Z06]

Yes. Great shots

Thank you, this year smooth water and bright sun helped with photo taking. Last year you had the best fly by in the rough, and you were Flying but so rough I didn't have the camera out. The year best fly by was Gold Digger who appeared to be 150+ and 50ft away. One of the reasons we also were wearing our Lifelines. :rock

[Wrinkleface]

Thank you, this year smooth water and bright sun helped with photo taking. Last year you had the best fly by in the rough, and you were Flying but so rough I didn't have the camera out. The year best fly by was Gold Digger who appeared to be 150+ and 50ft away. One of the reasons we also were wearing our Lifelines. :rock
Damn Wally, U don’t post anything for 4 years then U do the best photo layout!!:smiley-with-glasses

[Z06]

Damn Wally, U don’t post anything for 4 years then U do the best photo layout!!:smiley-with-glasses

Trying to make good. Thank you to all the volunteer hours to make Boyne Thunder happen every year. Mike at American Custom Marine, our own Bob Mathers, Wrinkleface (Tracy), & Dr. Pete to name a few. and... Pete at Shoot to Thrill always has the best photos!

[rschap1]

Has there been any word on what was hit to rip those out drives off?

[Blackjack58]

Who ran into [something] and had that damage?

[Wrinkleface]

Who ran into [something] and had that damage?

4 people ejected from a 37 OL! Hit something going from Bay Harbor 2 Harbor Springs!!:whiteflag

[Wrinkleface]

:smilie_daumenneg:

[Blue Oval]

:rock

[TripleB]

Way to go Doc T!

[boatfreak28]

Doc you're not a bad guy after all. I know we've talked about how much giving these rides means to you and I know it's appreciated.

[Apollard]

Nice job Tracy

[rschap1]

x2

[Blue Oval]

You get pretty worn out putting BT together and really drains you when people start ripping you a new one. But seeing the kids on Dr T’s boat sure make it all better. Great cause and helps keep you going.

[Z06]

:rock

Doc T looks forward to taking the kids for rides every year more than any other part of Boyne Thunder. :clappingsmile

[drpete3]

I want to congratulate all the people who help w BT. I feel this was the best year ever. Seriously, great job. Bob the streets looked awesome. First time ever downtown during the event.

[frickstyle]

Me and the crew had an awesome time, first time attendants. This was a great event, probably the best boating event I've been to. There is a lot to do between boating & exploring the area, condo at the Resort, downtown, meeting new people, checking out high end hardware, etc. We will be back next year, and will budget a few more days to spend in the area.

Thank you again to all that made this happen, great job!

[Wrinkleface]

Me and the crew had an awesome time, first time attendants. This was a great event, probably the best boating event I've been to. There is a lot to do between boating & exploring the area, condo at the Resort, downtown, meeting new people, checking out high end hardware, etc. We will be back next year, and will budget a few more days to spend in the area.

Thank you again to all that made this happen, great job!

Glad U enjoyed it! We must Thank Mother Nature also!!:rock

[Blackjack58]

Me and the crew had an awesome time, first time attendants. This was a great event, probably the best boating event I've been to. There is a lot to do between boating & exploring the area, condo at the Resort, downtown, meeting new people, checking out high end hardware, etc. We will be back next year, and will budget a few more days to spend in the area.

Thank you again to all that made this happen, great job!

Great to see you and your crew upstairs at the Pine Lake Lodge! Great band - and a great time! One of the best regions in the country.

[frickstyle]

Great to see you and your crew upstairs at the Pine Lake Lodge! Great band - and a great time! One of the best regions in the country.

Def cool, dance party. Had a pretty good group with me. If anyone is ever in PIB or Kellys, give me a shout ahead of time. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Oh yeah, how do you get on the main docks? Become a sponsor?

[Blue Oval]

Def cool, dance party. Had a pretty good group with me. If anyone is ever in PIB or Kellys, give me a shout ahead of time. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Oh yeah, how do you get on the main docks? Become a sponsor?

Yes

[Blackjack58]

One of the Ohio guys who was up at BT was looking to get some boat pix from Pete B (ShootToThrill) but couldn't find an online gallery or ordering page.
Anybody else order photos yet?

I told him to just IM him or call Pete...

[phragle]

One of the Ohio guys who was up at BT was looking to get some boat pix from Pete B (ShootToThrill) but couldn't find an online gallery or ordering page.
Anybody else order photos yet?

I told him to just IM him or call Pete...

Pete should be in st Claire this weekend too

[RichL]

Pete should be in st Claire this weekend too

Please excuse the side-step for a moment. Rob...Did the Inn ever reopen?

[drpete3]

Please excuse the side-step for a moment. Rob...Did the Inn ever reopen?

I know its being re done but I dont think its open yet

[phragle]

Still under construction I believe .. MAJOR renovations, spent some time last year talking to the new owner and he has some pretty big plans

[Blue Oval]

One of the Ohio guys who was up at BT was looking to get some boat pix from Pete B (ShootToThrill) but couldn't find an online gallery or ordering page.
Anybody else order photos yet?

I told him to just IM him or call Pete...

If you need his number let me know.

[Blue Oval]

Me and Heidi went down to pick up the check tonight. The ERYC is a fun group. Had a great time.

[drpete3]

Awesome Bob

[Wrinkleface]

Nice!:rock

[Blue Oval]

Thank you to all who work and participate in Boyne Thunder!

[Rattlesnake Jake]

:clappingsmile:clappingsmile:clappingsmile:

[Regartie]

THAT's why we do it. Great work everyone.

[phragle]

Awesome !!!