Hammers Delta Adventure- The Hamlett Shakedown

[Meaney77]

Not to hijack your trip thread but would love to hear more about staying at Tower Park. We do a big Pirate Cove RV trip with about 10 families and stay on peninsula sites. Could you do the same type of trip here? Slip/launch the boats on site? Beach or anywhere there to hang by/in the water during the day if you’re not boating?

I’m sure there’s lots of you Delta experts that can chime in…maybe I should start a new thread but I already typed this

Same here.... I think we need to do a mens run and check out the Delta Lunch Bunch Run in October.

From my house in NP its about 15 miles further than home to Havasu.

 

[Mandelon]

Awesome Thread Hammy. I would love to explore that area. So much water!

 

[McKay]

If you get back to Walnut Grove try Tony’s place. lake PAL suggested it when we were last year. Just our type of place with good food! About a block and a half south east of the the ice cream shop if I remember right.

Will be there again in 3 weeks. Had an epic time last year. Did about 1500 miles of boating in 8 days.

 

[DaveC]

Tower park is a good place to stay. They got a big RV Campground out back.

They just renovated the restaurant and bar so it’s nice now.

There is lots of dock parking. Small ramp. No beach but you can drive the boat to find one.

Its centrally located so you can get to everything fairly quickly. It is surrounded by calm water too

My business partner with a big family has stayed there and they had fun

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Turn right out of Tower Park & there's plenty of beaches up the Mokelumne river

 

[renodaytona]

Great thread @Hammer I have only begun to scratch the surface of the Delta but the place is absolutely amazing. Our group definitely plans on spending more and more time down there.

 

[Dcb.blake]

First stop… bottom of the grapevine to check the trailer. Everything is good so far! View attachment 1139209
Second stop Kettleman to sell a prop to a board member. Jack in the box for food.
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Appreciate you meeting up, Bitchen boat. Itching to make it up there after seeing this

 

[rampster]

Great thread thank you for sharing.

 

[Hammer]

Same here.... I think we need to do a mens run and check out the Delta Lunch Bunch Run in October.

From my house in NP its about 15 miles further than home to Havasu.

The drive was easy. Left Santa Clarita at 8:30-9 got here in 5 1/2 hours I think with three stops. I actually prefer this drive than the one to Havasu

 

[Hammer]

Same here.... I think we need to do a mens run and check out the Delta Lunch Bunch Run in October.

From my house in NP its about 15 miles further than home to Havasu.

DLB runs are the best. Now that my Vector is done I will be making every run I can up here.

 

[Hammer]

Turn right out of Tower Park & there's plenty of beaches up the Mokelumne river

Appreciate you meeting up, Bitchen boat. Itching to make it up there after seeing this

Anytime! Nice to meet you.

 

[rivergames]

You get this kid up on a ski yet burdda?

 

[rivermobster]

You get this kid up on a ski yet burdda?

Great question. And huge props for teaching him to ski!!! Sure wish more people would do that.


Thank you for sharing your pics Mike. Looks like a stunning vacation.

 

[Hammer]

Turn right out of Tower Park & there's plenty of beaches up the Mokelumne river

This was maybe 10 minutes above Tower Park

 

[Hammer]

You get this kid up on a ski yet burdda?

We are going to give it another shot today. I’m going to lace up a binding today too.

 

[rivergames]

We are going to give it another shot today. I’m going to lace up a binding today too.

Lean Back, Bend Your Knees, & Let the Boat Pull Ya Up

I'll never forget those words and one day, I'll pass it along

 

[Hammer]

Great question. And huge props for teaching him to ski!!! Sure wish more people would do that.


Thank you for sharing your pics Mike. Looks like a stunning vacation.

Thanks Joe. It’s been great. To put it in perspective, it’s like boating in the winter in Parker. No boat traffic, Can ski almost anytime and anyplace, water is smooth just about anywhere you go.

 

[Hammer]

Todays beach, reminds me of Bluewater before the 5 mph zone and the casino. Skiing in this little alley.

 

[Hammer]

Lean Back, Bend Your Knees, & Let the Boat Pull Ya Up

I'll never forget those words and one day, I'll pass it along

Me either. Same words were told to me.

 

[69hondo]

How is the air temp and water temp?

 

[renodaytona]

Sounds like we need to plan a RDP meet up at the Delta. I know @RiverDave is jonsing to come up and explore the area.

 

[Hammer]

How is the air temp and water temp?

90’s air temp, MAYBE 100. Water temp has to be in the 60-70’s.

 

[69hondo]

90’s air temp, MAYBE 100. Water temp has to be in the 60-70’s.

sounds perfect.

 

[Waterjunky]

Hello Hammer;

I live near Walnut Grove. You didn't miss anything with Wimpie's. Some of the worst food in the delta. No joke. Some of the best burnt down a year ago and was a mile away - Juicties (wrong spelling - I know.) was great and had real local atmosphere. Looks like you are having a great time and seeing the highlights.

The last week or two have been totally itching to be on the water. I sold my boat last summer to someone who paid silly money for it. I think something needs to follow in the near future. Too many good times out there so close by.

Enjoy!

 

[ChrisV]

How's the water quality? Clean or dirty? Seaweed?

 

[Hammer]

How's the water quality? Clean or dirty? Seaweed?

Looks like lake water to me. It’s murky with this stuff floating everywhere

 

[T frog]

Great thread thanks! Love the Delta

 

[ChrisV]

Sweet thank you!

 

[Duramax]

Sweet thank you!

Lets plan a trip

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Hello Hammer;

I live near Walnut Grove. You didn't miss anything with Wimpie's. Some of the worst food in the delta. No joke. Some of the best burnt down a year ago and was a mile away - Juicties (wrong spelling - I know.) was great and had real local atmosphere. Looks like you are having a great time and seeing the highlights.

The last week or two have been totally itching to be on the water. I sold my boat last summer to someone who paid silly money for it. I think something needs to follow in the near future. Too many good times out there so close by.

Enjoy!

The cook from Juisctyies (yes spelled wrong) is at another place now. I forget what it is called. @HighVoltage329 took us there a few trips ago, and we have been back I think twice since. Clean place, cold beer, good food!

 

[pull-on]

Great thread. We need to do a Hallett get together up there. We can take the 270 and 300, or I'll just bring the mini.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Looks like lake water to me. It’s murky with this stuff floating everywhere View attachment 1140704

Thats called hyacinth. Its mostly water but it attracts stick & logs, don't ask how i know.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

The cook from Juisctyies (yes spelled wrong) is at another place now. I forget what it is called. @HighVoltage329 took us there a few trips ago, and we have been back I think twice since. Clean place, cold beer, good food!

I belive FJBbrain-N2otoofast4u is thinking of King Island cafe

 

[Hammer]

Lean Back, Bend Your Knees, & Let the Boat Pull Ya Up

I'll never forget those words and one day, I'll pass it along

I Still got it…. We could have lengthened a rope but I don’t know if I could have gotten back up if I let go.

 

[Hammer]

We are going to give it another shot today. I’m going to lace up a binding today too.

He got out of the water. Not quite there yet. We will try again tomorrow.

 

[rivergames]

I Still got it…. We could have lengthened a rope but I don’t know if I could have gotten back up if I let go.
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Hell Ya, There ya go!

 

[4Waters]

I Still got it…. We could have lengthened a rope but I don’t know if I could have gotten back up if I let go.
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Nicely done, what ski

 

[Hammer]

Nicely done, what ski

Connelly Big Daddy. I have an HO too. I’ll try my HO Tomorrow

 

[4Waters]

Connelly Big Daddy. I have an HO too. I’ll try my HO Tomorrow

That's cheating!! I cheat too, that big daddy so easy to get up with, I've got a Connelly Hook but I'm not ready to get back up on it

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I Still got it…. We could have lengthened a rope but I don’t know if I could have gotten back up if I let go.
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I see that.... and this song just comes to mind....... not too sure. maybe it was all the jiggly in that video out on the ski. lol!

 

[Hammer]

Great thread. We need to do a Hallett get together up there. We can take the 270 and 300, or I'll just bring the mini.

I’m honestly glad the 300 isn’t here. There really is no need for it, I think it would be a pain in the ass up here. The mini and the vector is perfect for boating up here.

 

[Hammer]

That's cheating!! I cheat too, that big daddy so easy to get up with, I've got a Connelly Hook but I'm not ready to get back up on it

. My BIL insisted I run the big daddy to make sure I got up. I don’t blame him. Lol

 

[Hammer]

I see that.... and this song just comes to mind....... not too sure. maybe it was all the jiggly in that video out on the ski. lol!

it took me about 100 yards to get that comfortable feeling skiing, had to get going a little faster too. Was dragging a bit.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

I belive FJBbrain-N2otoofast4u is thinking of King Island cafe

That’s it! Dick!

Hammer King Island is an easy cruise from Disco. Definitely worth it, and easy to find.

 

[hallett21]

When’s the golden gate run?

 

[Hammer]

When’s the golden gate run?

When you are in my passenger seat.

 

[rivermobster]

I Still got it…. We could have lengthened a rope but I don’t know if I could have gotten back up if I let go.
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Looking good Billy Ray!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

When you are in my passenger seat.

I call dibs on a seat. I'd probably make a special trip for something like that. Early October is your best chance

 

[rivrrts429]

Such on awesome thread and Hammer is clutch. Truly appreciate you sharing and the pics are awesome!

 

[Hammer]

Father/Son cruise to check out the boats and houses of Disco Bay.