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sailing2
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Initially Posted - 01/11/2012 : 21:26:17

Let’s Go Sailing

Event: Lake Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention 2012

Place: Lake Havasu (California/Arizona Border)

Date: February 13th thru 20th 2012

Expected Weather: Mid to hi 70s with light but consistent wind.

As I write this there are 171 boats registered, representing 54 different builders, from 24 states, 3 provinces and 5 countries.

The event was founded by Sean and Jo Mulligan in 2008 as an informal gathering of 13 Montgomery boats. Each year the event has grown, 20 plus the second year, 70 plus in 2010, and in 2011 there were 139 boats registered, 127 showed in over 25 different class sailboats along with about 20 boatless sailors. What is making this event so popular?

Well I think that the article in Good Old Boat Magazine by 2011 participant Larry Yake says it all:

www.goodoldboat.com/resources_for_sailors/sponsored_regattas/HPCC_2011_report.php

Last year there were a number of Catalina and Capri’s that were among the 127 boats that showed up. This coming year Sheila and I believe we will add to that number by trailering our Catalina 25, Ho’ O Kolohe, to Lake Havasu for the event. From Larry’s article we can’t think of a better way to spend a week in February than being in the warm sunny Southwest trying to decide to cruise, participate in fun events like the poker runs, attend seminars or even participate in one of the informal fun races. It sure sounds better than the rain and cold of central California. This event is open to all sailors so come and enjoy the fun.

Visit the official event web site, www.sailhavasu.com/ , to get all the specifics.

Hope to see you in February.

Scott Hefty
Ho'O Kolohe C25 #5539

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two port feet
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Response Posted - 01/11/2012 : 21:54:08

Scott: I went last year and it’s a highly addictive event. Even the wife loves it. If you can, take part in Dave’s early bird BBQ at Steamboat Cove. Raft up Saturday night and enjoy the BBQ Sunday. www.sailhavasu.com

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zeil
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Response Posted - 01/11/2012 : 22:40:46

Some images from last year's HPCC wonderful event. Hope to go next year 2013 again

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 01:47:31

I was thinking it was tooooo far til I saw your road trip pics! Although, I could fly and be one of the "boatless sailors!"

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 07:17:19

I love the shots of the land boat pulling the sea boat! Talk about independent living!

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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 08:24:21

I'll be there, albeit with my Montgomery 17 "Zoomer"

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OJ
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 11:07:19

Hey Scott Hefty!

Great photo in your profile signature. Thanks for sharing.

This will motivate the admiral for a road trip.

Love it!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 14:03:09

Would love to make the trip with our C-22, but it is too far to justify the trip.

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two port feet
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Response Posted - 01/12/2012 : 21:08:10

Dave it’s only 1,747 mi. that’s about 27 hours driving and you would at the lake Havasu.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/13/2012 : 19:27:44

Times two, unless someone out there wants to hire me! LOL
Well over $800 just for gas!

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zeil
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Response Posted - 01/14/2012 : 13:22:04

The fun though is in the journey... add San Diego to your itinerary and the gas to get there and back does not seem too bad. Besides... where else can you sail & play in dead winter??

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sailing2
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Response Posted - 01/21/2012 : 15:47:55

In the Past 10 days 11 more boats for a total of 212 have registered to attend, with another 30 boat less crews. We are counting the days.

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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 01/21/2012 : 16:53:26

As it snows here in New England this event does look so inviting!

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csmcg
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Response Posted - 01/29/2012 : 13:33:56

That looks like such a great event. Trying for 2013.

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