Wayne-Apalooza 2018 Panama City

[Shark Sugar]

Panama City Fl, Shell island.
The date has been set for Saturday June 9th 9am
Shark Sugar and crew will be there for the party just look for the black and red 2017 Yamaha 242 limited s e-series, would love to have some members to come and join to help represent jetboaters.net community.
Here is the Facebook link for any other info.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1762854453730422/?ti=as

 

[ScarabMike]

That looks like fun. I may get out there.

 

[waternutt]

I may have to find a sitter for the kiddos and make it out this time. We drove by last year with the family and it looked and sounded like a good time.

 

[Shark Sugar]

I have heard talk about it. And since I am new to the Panama City area I am going to make it a priority to experience everything this area has to offer. Know I will be launching at the Panama City marina. A lot of open parking and not to far from shell island.
I do not recommend launching at the Saint Andrews marina only about 10 parking spots if your lucky.
I hope the boaters on this forum in this area will be able to come. I am also going to participate in the 2018 Emerald Coast poker run as well. This would be a great Opportunity to meet up and have some fun.

 

[brockhals]

Watch the ramp at the city marina. It has a huge drop off at the end of it! I my trailer had one wheel off when I launched/recovered at high tide. St Andrews park has plenty of parking but it can get tight launching/recovering on busy days.

 

[Shark Sugar]

I personally don't like the St Andrews State park ramp. There was so much sea grass that was floating in the water my pumps became clogged. I spent 10min floating outside the breakwall clearing them out. Plus there is no protection on the concrete pilings that you have to tie up too. I do like the Lynn Haven boat ramp but its a 30min ride to the passing.

 

[brockhals]

Curious, when they say it'snot kid friendly, what are they referring to that's not kid friendly?

 

[Shark Sugar]

Well I'm guessing there will be copious amounts of alcoholic beverages being consumed which may lead to some bad decisions

 

[brockhals]

lol, that's what I figured, so typical party cove type stuff.

 

[haknslash]

When I visit PCB I always launch at Safari or Dolphin public launches. Usually there's parking and it's not far from Shell island but you'll have to go through the long no wake zone. St. Andrews park is a nightmare and like you said it offers no protection against the concrete sea wall.