Wave Rave 2008

[termite]

This is from a post from 8/29/07 by CG Racing

"WAVE RAVE 2008 to be held August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Location to be disclosed. We may be relocating for 2008 due to the townships' disliking our lifestyle. I will be working with the township to see if we can figure something out."

:bananalama:

[Bruins]

This is from a post from 8/29/07 by CG Racing

"WAVE RAVE 2008 to be held August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Location to be disclosed. We may be relocating for 2008 due to the townships' disliking our lifestyle. I will be working with the township to see if we can figure something out."

:bananalama:

where did you see that?

[turbo626]

where did you see that?
right in this section for wave rave...titled wave rave 2008 by cg.
http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=23235

[fwi]

How about relocating it to Muskegon? North Muskegon has a very long State Park beach, lots of parking, launch ramps, campgrounds, hotels/motels, restaurants, etc..... and it's easy to get to.
I will be there sometime in May if the organizers need any help with preliminaries, or?

[monsterSJ]

the prob with that is the cops will ****** w/everyone

[Dustin Mustangs]

If you are in the right part of that state park you will see practically no one in either direction along the beach, cops or otherwise. We've gotten buck wild out there a number of times with no troubles. There are over 3 miles of frontage and hardly anyone uses it away from the main parking areas. I guess that's the problem tho, tough to get to those areas if you're not on a ski (minimal roadside parking and a lengthy walk through the dunes).

[turbo626]

It would be nice to be near a pier so if the waves are up we can hit them where they are clean. How far would this place be from grandhaven?

[fwi]

It's 15 miles by hwy from Grand haven to Muskegon.

[Bruins]

If you are in the right part of that state park you will see practically no one in either direction along the beach, cops or otherwise. We've gotten buck wild out there a number of times with no troubles. There are over 3 miles of frontage and hardly anyone uses it away from the main parking areas. I guess that's the problem tho, tough to get to those areas if you're not on a ski (minimal roadside parking and a lengthy walk through the dunes).

Remember the amount of ski's we'll have, people will notice.

[ttiedt]

Grand haven suxs! yes theres plenty of talet running around but the cops are totally against us. the ride though the channel blows because its like 3miles long. you cant have gas on the beach. cant park on the beach unless your out of the swim zone which is also 3miles long. cant ride the surf because of the sea or people. overall for skiing its gay! what about ludington? theres a mom pop camp ground south of the pier. cant remember the name. could be an idea.

[Dustin Mustangs]

Grand Haven does not have even close to 3 miles of frontage for their beach so they certainly don't have a 3 mile swim zone. Regardless, it would indeed be a horrible place for a freeride.

[ttiedt]

True an exaggerated. its still wayyy too long.

[Hogggman]

I actually like claybanks alot. Yeah the steps suck but the beach is beautiful. I dont think there were really too many probs last year that I heard about. As long as they let us have it there this year I say lets keep it there. We are only gonna get bigger every year and take up more of the campground which means less complaints from non riders. My vote is keep it the same.

[monsterSJ]

i dont understand why people were complaining anyway noone was causeing trouble
yea people were drinking haveing a good time but nothing was getting broke or out of controll so i dont understand why people were bitching the people next to us were bitching because we were loud and drinking but we didnt even get wild or anything and yes the stairs sucked a fat one but o well not everything can be perfect if they would just let us drink and fire the ********ing geek squad for security guards that they had we would be ok

[turbo626]

both superjetdave and i got told twice to turn down our music. It was quiet as chit too. the only reason we had it on in the first place was to drowned out the laughing hyenas in the background (wedding party) who were really loud and obnoxious. I complained about them but no one cared. they came back and asked me again I tried to reason with them... but to no avail.:grumble:

Those guards were seriously prejudice against all our jetski campsites. I didn't understand it. I mean...seriously who doesn't like the sound and smell of jetskis revving up at 7 or 2 in the morning. :ugh2:

[monsterSJ]

i say we hog tie them and burn them in the insinerator that they got in the back
of the campground

[turbo626]

i say we hog tie them and burn them in the insinerator that they got in the back
of the campground

Is that what that thing was????

Justin - a bit brutal dude...we could just untie them when we wanted to go ride in the am.
But i get what your after:headbang: :fest30: :439: :beerchug: :Banane35: :Banane57:

It would be nice to find that perfect spot for 150 of your best friends to party and park 85 skis on the coast of LMichigan.

[monsterSJ]

i dont know but who ever is putting this event on needs to start plannin this thing get some details up on here if you need help im willing to do so just let me know

[djkorn1]

They don't really post on the site anymore....don't worry, it will be huge like last year!

:sneaky:

[djkorn1]

I actually like claybanks alot. Yeah the steps suck but the beach is beautiful. I dont think there were really too many probs last year that I heard about. As long as they let us have it there this year I say lets keep it there. We are only gonna get bigger every year and take up more of the campground which means less complaints from non riders. My vote is keep it the same.

Yep...maybe we can get a couple mosquito candles and hang on the beach at night.

[Hogggman]

The beach is cool at night but NO FIRES we got busted for that last year. We actually walked down and somebody had one going they were jetskiers so we started talking next thing we knew the cops were standing there

[Hogggman]

Last I heard bruins was setting this up and was lookin for helpers. I will help however I can from 4 hrs away

[XFT LOU]

Last year the camp ground supplied the guards. In advance I was notified since the camp ground was full, we pay for a gaurd. That is the Townships policy and we'll respect all of there rules. Thanks Lou

[monsterSJ]

They don't really post on the site anymore....don't worry, it will be huge like last year!

:sneaky:


well im thinking they need to start posting on this topic cause we need to blow this thing up get some more people from further away, some dates that kinda stuff, they dont need to reply to anyone or whatever just give the info and log out

[Bruins]

We will be going to the township meeting again this year. More info to come, I beleive the dates are set, CGracing is the promoter of this event, I'm helping cause I live closer and I'm willing to go the township meetings. We need donations for the raffle, new stuff, nothing like, "here's a used piece of turf!" nothing like that!

Call your buddies from around the country and tell them about this ride, lets get this thing going again and get it huge.

Also, remember we are guest at this park, so we have to play by there rules. All in all they were pretty cool last night the security guards were doing there job enforcing the rules, like or not. I didn't hear of any one getting kicked out or that the cops were called. To my knowledge we are still planning this event at Claybanks. If others want to plan another ride at another park feel free, that just means more people see what a great area we have in mid to northern Michigan!

One more thing and the most important thing People from the township are watching this website and thread, so Please stop bashing Claybanks and Please stop telling people what we should and should not do to the security guards. We on the boards realize that your joking, but others may not think it is to funny.

Who nows maybe in the next couple of years we could lease the whole campground and be a little more relaxed on the quiet hour rules. But for now we have to live with in there guide lines.

There are very few campground on the beaches of lake Michigan and even fewer that will let 60+ jetski's ride right from there beach and park on the beach.

Come on guys they don't even make those things any more, so were a dying bread! LOL

[blaster800]

Since everybody hates the steps anyway ,and most of the riders are athletic people , I suggest a race to the top of the stairs , timed event , one at a time ,anybody over 50 years old gets a 1 flight of stairs handicap,winner gets a case of beer or something ! '' btw nobodys 50 ''lol

[fwi]

Since everybody hates the steps anyway ,and most of the riders are athletic people , I suggest a race to the top of the stairs , timed event , one at a time ,anybody over 50 years old gets a 1 flight of stairs handicap,winner gets a case of beer or something ! '' btw nobodys 50 ''lol

I' m 50 and don't need the one flight handicap, but I would prefer a nice bottle of wine!:headbang::bigok:

[Hogggman]

Yeah since there is no GA ride this year this is the ride to come to. This is a beautiful piece of beach on clean fresh water with surf. The campground is a little rustic and the steps suck but it is a really nice ride. We try to get there 3-4 times a year.

[turbo626]

Bruins, thanks for all your hard work on this event. :arms:

I can't wait for this event, even if they have the security guards again it wasn't bad at all. I just hope the wedding party isn't there again...they were loud and got the benefit of the doubt from the security guards. :smashfreakB:

I am going to try to get some more people up there from my kzoo group adn maybe i can convince x2rags and x2addit to come up and ride too. As far as the campsite...i don't think we can find anything better. i didn't worry about leaving the skis on the beach. the setup is rustic and unique, the quintessential lake Michigan camping spot


The step race is an awesome idea Frank....let just keep it to one at a time...otherwise that would get crazy:crutches: I better start training.

[Bruins]

Since everybody hates the steps anyway ,and most of the riders are athletic people , I suggest a race to the top of the stairs , timed event , one at a time ,anybody over 50 years old gets a 1 flight of stairs handicap,winner gets a case of beer or something ! '' btw nobodys 50 ''lol

I like this idea! and then we could roll down them!

[thong_bandit]

or ride someones bike down them in your underwear...you ever get those new rims lou??

[thong_bandit]

btw..i'm planning on coming up for wave rave this year..still pissed i missed last year..maybe i'll have to drag royal flush up there with me:sneaky:..you hear me chick make plans to go to michigan this year!!

[blaster800]

or ride someones bike down them in your underwear...you ever get those new rims lou??

Thats the reason i suggested the step race THONG !, I was hoping to channel some of the ''destructive energy'' into something less destructive thereby costing less $ in the long run ! ...LOL ! And ''FWI'' if you make it Ill buy the wine !

[fwi]

The only problem with that staircase is the steps are too long and there are too many landings.........rest areas for fatsos?
It should be just one single staircase, straight up with short steps!
:headbang::biggthumpup:

[blaster800]

The only problem with that staircase is the steps are too long and there are too many landings.........rest areas for fatsos?
It should be just one single staircase, straight up with short steps!
:headbang::biggthumpup:

your not supposed to stop ! there are benches along the way too but that doesent mean you can use them LOL . its one continous full throttle sprint 120 to 140 steps i think . BTW :you have a free invitation to run it when you get here . sounds like your a shoe-in !

[fwi]

Shoe-in...that's funny!:stooges:
btw, I have been there for the last 2 years, my biggest problem is launching at that place north of there and having to ride/walk my ski for 1/4 of a mile, in 3 inches of water until you get to the big lake!!:banghead:

Maybe there should also be some kind of on water competition, like a timed slalom event, where each rider gets to race against the clock on a buoy course.
Different classes, stock, unlimited, pro, novice...., whatever.
Riva Yamaha has done this for years in Key Largo FL. always fun, always a ton of people and awards for the top 3 in each class, bragging rights...etc

[blaster800]

Shoe-in...that's funny!:stooges:
btw, I have been there for the last 2 years, my biggest problem is launching at that place north of there and having to ride/walk my ski for 1/4 of a mile, in 3 inches of water until you get to the big lake!!:banghead:

Yea I know what you mean , some of the ''older'' guys complain about that a lot and the stairs too , but if i see anybody struggling due to ''age'' I always lend a hand ! just get there I heard the water will be up this year !

[thong_bandit]

Thats the reason i suggested the step race THONG !, I was hoping to channel some of the ''destructive energy'' into something less destructive thereby costing less $ in the long run ! ...LOL ! And ''FWI'' if you make it Ill buy the wine !


refer a bottle of asti tosti:fing02:

[Wolf Child]

refer a bottle of asti tosti:fing02:


EEEEWWWW! :hitwithrock:

he said "wine" not parts washer solvent

[fwi]

Yea I know what you mean , some of the ''older'' guys complain about that a lot and the stairs too , but if i see anybody struggling due to ''age'' I always lend a hand ! just get there I heard the water will be up this year !

:biggrin: :lmao:

[blaster4life]

how big is the surf up there?

[blaster800]

how big is the surf up there?

anywhere from flat to '' lake Michigan can sink BIG boats !'' IMO . Nice place !

[turbo626]

I wish i was out there today....
http://spyglasshill.com/Webcam/Default.htm

I have been scared to death going through the channel before at port sheldon...so narrow. Northwest winds are your friend.

[Wolf Child]

I wish i was out there today....
http://spyglasshill.com/Webcam/Default.htm

I have been scared to death going through the channel before at port sheldon...so narrow. Northwest winds are your friend.

nice waves.. looks really cold though.

[blaster4life]

i go to Lake st. beach on the south side of the lake in indiana.......it get real good surf sometimes

[fwi]

turbo626

[djkorn1]

anywhere from flat to '' lake Michigan can sink BIG boats !'' IMO . Nice place !

Yep, sheet of glass to 15 footers. It can get gnarley.

[turbo626]

turbo626 I like your signature:biggthumpup:

Thanks. :woot:

Anyone know HOW cold it is out there. I need to know what i have to wear.

[DaUpJetSkier]

37-maybe 40, gotta get to about 45-50 for me to start riding Superior, air temp doesnt matter as long as its not below the water temp.

[fwi]

37-maybe 40, gotta get to about 45-50 for me to start riding Superior, air temp doesnt matter as long as its not below the water temp.

Are you talking water temps? I am on my way up to Muskegon Michigan, should be there by saturday.
:scared::scared::scared:

[Wolf Child]

Are you talking water temps? I am on my way up to Muskegon Michigan, should be there by saturday.
:scared::scared::scared:
sux to be you then.. I'm going to FL.

I want to get my new to me SXi into the water to test before I go, but I'm not risking hypothermia.

[snowxr]

Screw Claybanks. I'd rather go to South Haven, or St. Joseph. At least I could get a hotel, and back my trailer into a boat launch. Ok, so I have a 9 place trailer. Sue me. ( Ok ok, I hate camping, too)

[snowxr]

The only problem with that staircase is the steps are too long and there are too many landings.........rest areas for fatsos?
It should be just one single staircase, straight up with short steps!
:headbang::biggthumpup:

YES!!! Then we could ride a 550 down them!

[djkorn1]

Screw Claybanks. I'd rather go to South Haven, or St. Joseph. At least I could get a hotel, and back my trailer into a boat launch. Ok, so I have a 9 place trailer. Sue me. ( Ok ok, I hate camping, too)

sissy! lol. :lmao:

[snowxr]

sissy! lol. :lmao:

lol, ok THAT'S IT. I'm bringing pink tassled grips for your SXR.

[djkorn1]

It's allready got them.. :cheer:

[Dirtybird]

Well hopefully money isn't too bad when this comes around there could be either 2 of us or maybe 5+ :dunno:

[DaUpJetSkier]

0 or 3 this year, Sister is getting married on Mackinaw island the weekend before so may head down early wed-sunday.

[fwi]

I checked the lake temps today.......anywhere from 49 to 53! :bigeyes::ugh2:

[snowxr]

It's allready got them.. :cheer:

Hmm, I bet that helps with BF's. (not to be confused with BFF's)

Ok, twist my arm... I'll go. Who wants the first 550 ride down the stairs? :splatt:

[Danceswithsuperjet]

I vote that next year we have it later.....October we are more likely to get nice waves and the people at the campground will probably be more laid back.

Chad

[superjetdave]

I totally agree with you Chad. Last year in October the waves were usually around the 3 to 5 foot range. Also not as many people go camping in the fall because of the colder weather. The water temp isn't to bad either.
:brap::thewave:

[XFT LOU]

Can someone please tell me, who knows, do we have the permission from the township and the date. Thanks.:mad:

[XFT LOU]

Hello! Is that date and location set. All I recieved in a email was the word "definitely"

[ddd]

SO where is wave rave going to be this year?

[Katie]

I am trying to go to this as well. Hopefully it works out!

[fwi]

Well????

[Bruins]

same place as always, they've never said it was going to be any where else.

[turbo626]

I vote that next year we have it later.....October we are more likely to get nice waves and the people at the campground will probably be more laid back.

Chad

Maybe we should get something else together for an October ride. I know some peeps who know some peeps, who just might know the right people. Maybe, i think.

[fwi]

Does anybody ride before the end of august in michigan, or is the water still too cold?
:439:

[DaUpJetSkier]

hah, I usually ride mid may to early november on superior, those early and later months pretty sparingly, lookin for waves in the end of the year and hot days now.

[fwi]

hot days


That's what I've been waiting for!:banghead:

[slvrlkjeep12]

So how far is the campground from Silver Lake sand dunes?

[DaUpJetSkier]

about 20 mins I think. Too bad there isnt a place in silver lake, that town looks fun that time of year.

[cybermob2]

if you seriously don't like camping there are some options.

try ramada/super8/bestwestern in whitehall, about 16min away.

[XFT LOU]

This is from a post from 8/29/07 by CG Racing

"WAVE RAVE 2008 to be held August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Location to be disclosed. We may be relocating for 2008 due to the townships' disliking our lifestyle. I will be working with the township to see if we can figure something out."

:bananalama:

Same location? 'm not scared of those steps.

[slvrlkjeep12]

about 20 mins I think. Too bad there isnt a place in silver lake, that town looks fun that time of year.

20 mins on the water or by car?

[DaUpJetSkier]

car, someone correct me if im wrong on the time

[SKItarist750]

car, someone correct me if im wrong on the time

20 by car at the most...never tried it by water

[cybermob2]

20min by car. by water it depends on what type of craft. standup probably about 30-35min. 70+mph boat, well, 10min or so.

there really isn't any "destination" in silver lake on the water though, no harbor, channel, major beach, etc except for the ORV beach and the lighthouse.

[XFT LOU]

Lets say if someone is driving from St. Louis to Wave rave '08. Where does he make his weekend resv. and for what day. Hummm.

[djkorn1]

Same place. The date is on the forums page.

[ndh5]

Made my reservations at the campgroud. All set for Wave Rave 2008:brap:

[XFT LOU]

The St. Louis folks made resv yesterday. I'll be there Thur -Sunday.

[sailinstud420]

is it possible to come up for the day and find parking, place to launch, etc etc?

[fwi]

is it possible to come up for the day and find parking, place to launch, etc etc?


Drive to the campground,
drop off your stuff on the beach,
drive to the lauch ramp (about 2 miles north)
launch your ski and ride it back to the campground beach
(If there is no one to drive your vehicle back, you can park it in the lot at the ramp, I think it is $5 or 10 for the day).

[XFT LOU]

Hello does anyone have the camp site address and zip code handy, thanks.

[SKItarist750]

let's all pray for some decent rollers for a change. last year they were like 1 footers

[WET BOX]

Anybody stoked about this ride or what?

Seems kinda quiet in here.

Later peeps :headbang:

[fwi]

Anybody stoked about this ride or what?

Seems kinda quiet in here.

Later peeps :headbang:

Yeah, you can tell by the amount of posts on this thread!:nutkick:

[blaster800]

some advertisment : WOULDN'T MISS IT FOR ANYTHING ! THIS IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO RIDE !

[fwi]

Maybe this will fire up some excitement:

[WET BOX]

MUCH better! :Banane09:

[XFT LOU]

some advertisment : WOULDN'T MISS IT FOR ANYTHING ! THIS IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO RIDE !

Blaster 800 looking forward also, will you be on a stand -up? I just got back from ace hardware, bought a cable lock that has no metal flange on the end of the cable. It can be used easly through the bow eye in addition to your setup.

[turbo626]

let's all pray for some decent rollers for a change. last year they were like 1 footers

If you were there friday last year they were 2-4. then on sunday the yacht wake was impressive.

[XFT LOU]

The sunsets are great! I'm hoping to see those 2- 4 in the past 2 years I allways found waves. This time around the ski has fresh 205 compression LPW rebuild, TL. and TBM. and 85mm exit nozzel.

[Mark44]

LOL I can see you now Lou with your arm over the hood sitting on the sand with your ski watching the sun set. (Priceless)

Mark44

[cybermob2]

lou, the posterboy for wave rave.

looking forward to this... haven't got much riding in this year...

[XFT LOU]

What stores are in Clay Banks. I know there is that corner shop across from the ball field heading to the ramp.

[Hogggman]

Not much in claybanks you gotta go to mears or silver lake

[thong_bandit]

lou's right about the sunset's up there heres the one from sat. night 2006

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/playtime27/waverave06018.jpg

and here's my favorite from the very first wave rave 2005

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/playtime27/waverave05.jpg

[cammokid43]

Useless info or motivation?

2-4' somewhat clean sets yesterday on a 15mph north wind. 4-7' and cleaner (depending where you were jetty, pier etc.)today on 20-25mph north wind but water temp took a crap today (58 from 68 yesterday), which is a push. Lets hope for more of the same in 2 weeks...

[fwi]

The water temp was 91 today in the gulf..........:439:
No worries, I will be up there for this event again this year and take it like a man...... with full wet suit!
along with a couple of buddies with SJ's!

[superrob750]

I might make it up.

[XFT LOU]

I might make it up.

Rob, The ST.L Crew is driving 550 miles one way. This is in your home state how about a little heavy on the "maybe". Lou

[djkorn1]

I should arrive around 4am on Saturday morning.

[XFT LOU]

DJ, If you need a car shuttle to drop off the green machine I'm down by the steps middle row. I will be three week into a left broken clavicle limiting ride time.

[djkorn1]

Thanks Lou, I just may need that!

[superrob750]

Rob, The ST.L Crew is driving 550 miles one way. This is in your home state how about a little heavy on the "maybe". Lou


I will see what i can do.

[blaster800]

Blaster 800 looking forward also, will you be on a stand -up? I just got back from ace hardware, bought a cable lock that has no metal flange on the end of the cable. It can be used easly through the bow eye in addition to your setup.

Duh ! Just read this / no standup for me Lou ,I have to stay true to the B-1!! I'll be rockin ''ol Red '' ''Your personal anchor ''because the blue Bomber swallowed a ring and I cant find a shop of anykind to meet a deadline for my personal schedual LOL ! My topend is still getting bored ..they dont take visa ....and there is no way to get the cash to them and get my cyls returned and installed within the week . See ya there