I have had several positive responses to my suggestion of a Rendevous on Lake
Texoma. If you look on the internet at a map of the lake, you will see that
there is a group of islands near the center of the lake and a number of coves
on the Oklahoma side. The islands have sandy beaches and wooded centers and
there are several coves that are popular with cruisers and campers. There are
no facilities on these islands so one would have to bring along what was needed.
I think it would work to have a weekend overnighter from either GrandPappy
Point marina or Eisenhower State park to the islands. Folks who would have to
be back at work on Monday could go back on Sunday. Those of us who are retired
and would like to stay a bit longer could cruise for a day or two more rafting
up each evening in the Islands or one of the nice coves along the shore.
I also have a 21 foot pontoon boat (yes, an UGH, powerboat) and have asked my
Granddaughter and her husband if they would be interested in towing the pontoon
up. We could use it to transport BBQ, provisions, canvas gazeebo, folding
chairs and tabels for a big BBQ and potluck on an island beach. It would also
be a way to transport a spouse who is "White knuckled" about sailing if there
is a breeze. Camping is allowed on the beaches for those who can't fit on the
Montys. One possibilty is that we might have to pick up litter to have a clean
place to use so, the pontoon might have to be the trash barge going back.
Mid to late October is a great time on Texoma. The water is still warm, the
days are pleasant with cool nights and it is a dry time of the year. Most of
the power boat peasants, jet skiers and other Yahoos will be home watching NFL
games and the mosquitos will not be too bad. The water in the East end of the
lake is clear and reasonably clean for those who might want to swim.
It has been several years since I have been there so I would need to go up in
advance and check out the area, select a route and find suitable overnighting
places. Setting this up will be a lot of work and it would be nice to have
someone to share the planning and logistics. Anyone interested?
In participating
In co-sponsoring
Sharing cooking and KP chores
Helping older owners launch and retrieve their boats.
October is still several weeks off so we have the time to plan a nice outing.
Start thinking about dates and let us know what would be good for you.
Ron
M17 #14
Griselda
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