RDP 10th Anniversary get together - Mid Summers Night - Topock Run August 5th

[RiverDave]

I like to make a few night runs to Topock each summer. Never really planned them out, just jumped in the boat and gone historically. Well I have gone on full moons (epic), and I have gone with no moons (adventure). With the full moons you can generally run on a slow plane both directions with no worries. With no moon you are idling all the way home which makes for a long night, but honestly it's the craziest amount of fun you will ever have if you have a good group with you.



I was looking to plan a couple of different things this summer since it is RDP's 10th Anniversary. On August 5th the moon rises at 6:17 pm, and it is at 97% illumination at midnight. Basically what that means is, it's going to be one of those seriously bright nights where it's almost like day light outside. (One of the best boating nights of the summer)



10th Anniversary Shirts will be available at Topock!



I will talk to Chip, and have him put Bacon Wrapped Filet / Lobster on the menu for that night, and we'll get some shitty live band playing 80's rock for the pool all night.



For the people that are on a diet, they also make this healthy salad with brisket I believe. (I dunno I always go for the steak and lobster)



For those in boats you guys can do whatever you want, but we generally make two party stops on the way home.




If you aren't down for the night time boating thing, totally understandable. You are more than welcome to drive your car up there, or if you plan on drinking I will talk to Wayne about taking a group out of Havasu up to Topock in the Party Bus!






Let me know if you are down to go (however you want to get there) so I can start talking to Chip about how many Lobsters he's going to need for the evening. (I'm thinking quite a few, because they smoke it, and it's crazy good)

RD

 

[Dirtbag]

o man pops is gonna be pumped....we are in. Not sure on the number of us yet.

 

[RiverDave]

o man pops is gonna be pumped....we are in. Not sure on the number of us yet.

Honestly dirtbag, this is the absolute most fun you can have in a boat. (No shit)

The night time beach festitivies on the way home are EPIC. The biggest thing is to stay home during the day so the sun doesn't wipe you out for that night.

RD

 

[d4l]

It looks and sound awesome! Enjoy wish I could join in!

 

[USMC2010]

I'm in, last years night run was great, looking forward to more of them. Same day as the dam to dam run, hmmm.

 

[RiverDave]

I'm in, last years night run was great, looking forward to more of them. Same day as the dam to dam run, hmmm.

Shit... is it really?

RD

 

[USMC2010]

Yup, I even have the wife talked into the dam run, we have never been to Mohave before.

 

[RiverDave]

Yup, I even have the wife talked into the dam run, we have never been to Mohave before.

I'll talk to Vic and see if we can move the dam run one weekend before or after. The topock run (especially if newbies are going) is kinda dependant on the moon, and moons like that only happen a couple times a season. I think you went with us on one of the pitch black nights.. LOL It's an adventure for sure when you do that, but way to sketchy for people that aren't familiar with night time boating, and aren't kinda up for whatever.

RD

 

[USMC2010]

It was a full moon but a very late rise, we were at the south end of the gorge beached for a while when it finally came up. Great night.

 

[fishing fool]

I'm in.

 

[thmterry]

Sounds like fun but we will be coming from the north (Willow Valley):thumbsup

 

[steak&lobster]

IN 4 sure !!!

 

[Kailuaboy89]

I'm in, if I can get the time off, I love night boating, it is one of my favorite things to do in Parker going up to the Dam on a full moon is awesome!! cant wait to try the Topock run! :thumbsup

 

[Andy01]

I'm in and just called Dave about getting a toon or two for the night so we don't as many boats. I'll sponsor a toon, but I won't be driving it. :drink

 

[Andy B.]

I'm in but have to know the date to be locked in, coming from Vegas and will need to secure a house. I have never went boating at night looking forward to it!!!

 

[Andy01]

I'm in and just called Dave about getting a toon or two for the night so we don't as many boats. I'll sponsor a toon, but I won't be driving it. :drink

In fact if someone has a toon and wants to make room for a few of us I'll pay for your time and boat use. Or if two people do, I'd rather see all of us on two or three toons with a safe passage then 15 boats on plane. All though night boating with that type of moon is like day boating, still be more fun on a couple of boats.

 

[Icky]

I got a spare liver, prop, spotlight and GPS....might have get my permission slip signed

 

[USMC2010]

I got a spare liver, prop, spotlight and GPS....might have get my permission slip signed

Just don't look at your depth gauge, it was an eye opener. :eek

 

[kiethco]

A full moon's a full moon, the Dam run has been on the books for months. July 8th, Saturday is actually the full moon night at 100%. On August 6th it's still waxing at 94%.
I don't want to miss this if for any other reason than to see Andy's ass on a pontoon at midnight.

 

[69hondo]

This sounds like an awesome time. We are in.

 

[Dirtbag]

Honestly dirtbag, this is the absolute most fun you can have in a boat. (No shit)

The night time beach festitivies on the way home are EPIC. The biggest thing is to stay home during the day so the sun doesn't wipe you out for that night.

RD

he loves the night rides....when we were looking for houses and boats last year we rented a pontoon and lost track of time at topock and went home on the river in pitch black darkness....i was driving and scared shitless couldnt see a damn thing...my buddy and pops were loving it drunk as hell!

 

[Dirtbag]

shit we are doing the dam dam run too.....i doubt we can get back in time....change the dates!!!!

 

[Meaney77]

Sounds like a great time!!

There is nothing better than running the river at night with a full moon, but can also be scary as shit trying to navigate home when there is no moon.

Some of my best times on the lake are at midnight floating and listening to music- before kids of course!

 

[RiverDave]

shit we are doing the dam dam run too.....i doubt we can get back in time....change the dates!!!!

I talked to Vic already about pushing the dam run a week or making it a week earlier. I'd move this but I can't make the moon full at random. Lol.

We will also be attending the dam run.

 

[Icky]

Just don't look at your depth gauge, it was an eye opener. :eek

Don't got one, 12 years or so we pretty much walked my buddies lavey craft all the way to park moabi cause we left Havasu late, couldn't see, didn't know that area well and kept hitting the bottom

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

IN 4 sure !!!

This is the first weekend we are going to take the new baby out. Kids start school the following Tuesday, I believe. We always go Thursday - Sunday.

 

[Bpracing1127]

This is the damn run as well. I convinced the wife for that not sure if I can convince her for the topock run

 

[USMC2010]

A full moon's a full moon, the Dam run has been on the books for months. July 8th, Saturday is actually the full moon night at 100%. On August 6th it's still waxing at 94%.

:thumbsup

 

[Boat 405]

Years ago, my friends and I were up river in Big River area way late and lost track of time and daylight. We ended up floating all the way back to Lost lake from Big river, it took us 4 hours, luckily we had plenty of adult beverages. We never once had to fire up to move the boat from hitting the edges of the river. WE HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST!!!! 90 degree evening probably and a group of about 10 or so. Dang that was fun!

 

[fishing fool]

Don't forget "NO BLUE" lights.

 

[USMC2010]

Don't forget "NO BLUE" lights.

:lmao Like MSCO is ever out after dark upriver. Doesn't the lake close at 5pm?

 

[nowski]

I'll talk to Vic and see if we can move the dam run one weekend before or after. The topock run (especially if newbies are going) is kinda dependant on the moon, and moons like that only happen a couple times a season. I think you went with us on one of the pitch black nights.. LOL It's an adventure for sure when you do that, but way to sketchy for people that aren't familiar with night time boating, and aren't kinda up for whatever.

RD

Just a thought. Keep the date for the Dam run the same since it's an early morning / afternoon event. Those dam to dam peeps can meet up later at Topock with the mooners and compare their boating adventures... Didn't read the whole thread looks like it's covered...

 

[hallett21]

I'm in if Shintooo is game to race again lol

 

[USMC2010]

If they are on the same day I won't be doing both but would hate to miss out on either.

 

[RiverDave]

A full moon's a full moon, the Dam run has been on the books for months. July 8th, Saturday is actually the full moon night at 100%. On August 6th it's still waxing at 94%.
I don't want to miss this if for any other reason than to see Andy's ass on a pontoon at midnight.

I'm in Alaska July 8th.

 

[shintoooo]

Last time I ended up in the reeds lol. Had to pull the boat out and correct our path lol.

 

[Thunderhead1]

Iam in for the Topock run.... I know Blazen J's will roll as well.... Night boating is when we do some of our best work....

Mike

 

[RiverDave]

Last time I ended up in the reeds lol. Had to pull the boat out and correct our path lol.

That's why we are going on this day when the moon starts at 6:30 and is full by midnight. I'm not planning on leaving Topock until 11:45 - 12:00 then partying at a couple stops on the way home.

 

[SoCalDave]

If this goes down on the 5th I'm in with several others.
We'll be at London Bridge Resort for a week starting on the 4th and this would fit well with the trip.

 

[ductape1000]

That's why we are going on this day when the moon starts at 6:30 and is full by midnight. I'm not planning on leaving Topock until 11:45 - 12:00 then partying at a couple stops on the way home.

Shit, I might as well stick to the damn dam run... This is way past my bed time!! oint

 

[MissB]

Sounds like fun, I'd come but the street lights would be on, past my bedtime.
Let the Damn Dam run, run.
Let the night ride people do their thing! We can have 2 events in one day! Better yet, have the Damn Dam people plan a night trip on July 8th!

 

[charlyox]

I am in. [emoji106]

 

[USMC2010]

It's possible to launch and do both but...makes for an interesting day.

 

[Dirtbag]

Sounds like fun, I'd come but the street lights would be on, past my bedtime.
Let the Damn Dam run, run.
Let the night ride people do their thing! We can have 2 events in one day! Better yet, have the Damn Dam people plan a night trip on July 8th!

I WANNA DO BOTH!!!!!!!!!

 

[Waffles]

Can I come? I have a 25' toon I'm willing to whore out

 

[Dirtbag]

Don't forget "NO BLUE" lights.

you mean these?

 

[Dirtbag]

It's possible to launch and do both but...makes for an interesting day.

could be a seriously epic day!!!!!!!

 

[RiverDave]

It's possible to launch and do both but...makes for an interesting day.

I WANNA DO BOTH!!!!!!!!!

It's so damn hot during the day I would imagine the sun would wipe you out..

Can I come? I have a 25' toon I'm willing to whore out

I don't see why not?




RD

 

[RiverDave]

As far as the scheduling, I looked at the Lunar cycle map dealio, and honestly this is the best weekend for it with the most light at the right times.

https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/@5301388?month=8&year=2017


Also going to do something Sept 2nd or the 9th, not sure what yet, but it will be a night time adventure to somewhere..

 

[fishing fool]

you mean these? View attachment 561663

I have some extra amber bulbs if you need. [emoji481]