What is the best SCJB event of the year?

« **on:** November 19, 2015, 01:14:53 PM »

I live in Georgia and am planning a vacation to the river next summer after my new boat is together. Would like to somehow line it up where i can hit an event at the river one weekend and and ADBA or Lucas Oil race the next. I know the CP Reggatta is still going strong. Any others I should put on the 'ol calendar. thanks for the info.
-Mike

« **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:15:57 PM »

Southwind regatta or fathers day big river

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« **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:19:57 PM »

I liked the Avi deal. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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« **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:52:34 PM »

Avi was fun

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« **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:55:24 PM »

Whoa... Finnegan on Socal??? This place is drawing some big dogs... lol!

To be honest... for a get together and all around party type atmosphere... the Avi trip was fun as hell! Nikki and I will for sure be going again next year. As far as a more boating focused event, the Southwind regatta has been pretty fun both years I have gone. Either way, the people and vibe are a good time. Since both are only about a month apart... make it a loooong swing out this way and hit up both... just a suggestion.

« **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:24:20 PM »

When Brad puts out the schedule for 2015 I am going to plan one event as well. Road trip!

« **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:24:45 PM »

Idiot! 2016! Lol

« **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:52:14 PM »

I didn't even put 2 and 2 together lol. Welcome Mike 👍🏻👍🏻🍺🍺

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« **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2015, 03:36:21 PM »

The Avi was a great time but it was a huge event...

Im thinking the Fathers day trip would be a lot more low key and enjoyable or the Southwind/CP REgatta

Whatever it is. Ill make it out. The whole reason i went LS powered in my boat is your fault after the TPM last year... Bought the longblock the next week. (long before the show aired)

« **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2015, 04:03:21 PM »

Would be nice to see that beautiful place craft at a Scjb event 👍👍

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« **Reply #10 on:** November 19, 2015, 06:45:37 PM »

I think big river is always the best one but at the end of the year is a good one too in Laughlin, Big Bend

« **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2015, 07:12:14 PM »

Laughlin, Big bend ......

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« **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2015, 07:26:05 PM »

Quote from: Six-Oh-Nine on November 19, 2015, 01:55:24 PM

Whoa... Finnegan on Socal??? This place is drawing some big dogs... lol!

To be honest... for a get together and all around party type atmosphere... the Avi trip was fun as hell! Nikki and I will for sure be going again next year. As far as a more boating focused event, the Southwind regatta has been pretty fun both years I have gone. Either way, the people and vibe are a good time. Since both are only about a month apart... make it a loooong swing out this way and hit up both... just a suggestion.

Looks like Mike has been hanging around SCJB longer than most around here (join date '06), just not very vocal with only 68 posts.

The AVI trips seem to have the best parking lot parties. I don't think the Fathers Day Big River trip will ever be the same without the Big River Inn.

I'd recommend the Southwind regatta or Laughlin/Big Bend trip if you don't want the big crowds.

« **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:19:38 PM »

I had a blast at the Southwind this year lots of fast boats and good people

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« **Reply #14 on:** November 20, 2015, 05:15:34 AM »

Quote from: FordLover on November 19, 2015, 02:24:20 PM

When Brad puts out the schedule for 2015 I am going to plan one event as well. Road trip!

i do like the Avi. Haven't been there in years. I am a bit nostalgic for the place since I met my wife there at one of the old Freeboard Challenged events. Security was always an issue there, though. Hope its gotten better. Back in the day several boats were broken into in the parking lot.

Anyone know when the schedule is made? I'd like to see about making a race and a river run during one trip.

« **Reply #15 on:** November 20, 2015, 05:16:30 AM »

Quote from: steves86ta on November 19, 2015, 03:36:21 PM

The Avi was a great time but it was a huge event...

Im thinking the Fathers day trip would be a lot more low key and enjoyable or the Southwind/CP REgatta

Whatever it is. Ill make it out. The whole reason i went LS powered in my boat is your fault after the TPM last year... Bought the longblock the next week. (long before the show aired)

my bad. its a helluva an engine though.

« **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2015, 05:46:01 AM »

Quote from: cyclone on November 20, 2015, 05:15:34 AM

Anyone know when the schedule is made? I'd like to see about making a race and a river run during one trip.

Brad is trying to have the schedule ironed out by the end of January, but he usually waits until the racing schedules are posted before confirming dates.

« **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2015, 06:06:10 AM »

Quote from: cyclone on November 20, 2015, 05:16:30 AM

my bad. its a helluva an engine though.

Yeah. My 6.0 let loose. So I think I have one of the largest cammed 5.3s ever. (Used the heads and cam I had for my 6.0)

May not be the fastest thing out but sure as hell sounds like a nascar going by.

To answer your question about the Avi. Yes it has gotten much better. They know our group and they keep a close eye on our stuff. Don't think anyone has ever had a problem.

But no peeing in the parking lot!

« **Reply #18 on:** November 20, 2015, 06:35:45 AM »

Quote from: steves86ta on November 20, 2015, 06:06:10 AM

Yeah. My 6.0 let loose. So I think I have one of the largest cammed 5.3s ever. (Used the heads and cam I had for my 6.0)

May not be the fastest thing out but sure as hell sounds like a nascar going by.

To answer your question about the Avi. Yes it has gotten much better. They know our group and they keep a close eye on our stuff. Don't think anyone has ever had a problem.

But no peeing in the parking lot!

I think it would also be a little hard to break into any boats in the parking lot when the partying goes all the way until sun up.

Garrett

« **Reply #19 on:** November 20, 2015, 03:25:04 PM »

Mike, good to see you here!

Here is a very loose schedule for 2016:

Late March/Early April @ Bluewater in Parker
Mothers Day @ The Avi
Fathers Day @ Big River
Mid to Late August @ The Avi
Late September @ Blythe (Southwind Regatta)
Early October @ Laughlin

I have built up a great reputation with the Avi and have made good friends with security. They are very welcoming to our group, and I hope to keep it that way.

Hope to see you and your boat out here. Been following your build on IG, looks amazing. You should start a thread here, everyone would love to see the work you're putting into it.

-Brad

« **Reply #20 on:** November 20, 2015, 05:40:33 PM »

Quote from: loweryjennifer on November 19, 2015, 06:45:37 PM

I think big river is always the best one but at the end of the year is a good one too in Laughlin, Big Bend

x2 anything at big river is awesome

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« **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2015, 10:59:32 PM »

I'll admit Avi is really good or the best, I just never have any luck at all on that stretch of river. And it's hard on a light boat.

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« **Reply #22 on:** November 21, 2015, 12:00:57 AM »

I'm really hoping to make it out to a event next season. I have never been to one yet. But would like to meet some new people

« **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2015, 01:23:23 PM »

Quote from: cyclone on November 20, 2015, 05:16:30 AM

my bad. its a helluva an engine though.

I just watched that episode yesterday, roadkill is awesome!

Mike, you mentioned only four boats that run worth a damn and don't spit you out or something to that effect lol. Which hulls are you referring to?

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« **Reply #24 on:** November 24, 2015, 08:23:08 PM »

Mike if u go I'll get Todd to go will plan this shit shiadda ur placecraft ya it will be a good one . Big river more mellow but hard to find good place to stay Avi has it all

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