Charleston Cooper River Run up to Pinopolis Lock May 20th 2017

[bronze_10]

@Ramblin Wreck .. are u leaving from Myrtle or charleston?

 

[robert843]

@bronze_10 they are booked now. this place looks like they have rooms ya'll s

http://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi

170 Lockwood Boulevard Charleston, SC 29403 USA

tag: @waterboy

I would book this now if you think you want to stay downtown that rate has dropped a lot from a few weeks ago but it will go back up. Right now I'm booked outside of downtown but that's only because I have a super discounted rate of $45 a night at the residence in North Charleston but I may still move downtown if everone else does I don't mind spending 230 a night but the over 300 a night price tag it was at a few weeks ago was to high.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

@Ramblin Wreck .. are u leaving from Myrtle or charleston?

That is the plan! I think a few others would like to start in Myrtle as well.

 

[bronze_10]

We want to start there too..

 

[robert843]

@Ramblin Wreck i don't really recal do you remember how long it took us last year to get down?

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

We want to start there too..

Perfect! Wacca Wache Marina in Myrtle it is.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

@Ramblin Wreck i don't really recal do you remember how long it took us last year to get down?

I want to think it was around 2 hours when we were cruising in the low 40s and didn't stop on the way back. I would say we would want to leave by 7am at the latest to ensure everyone has enough time to refuel at Isle of Palms Marina, use the restrooms, and be near Remley's Point by 10am. Actually leaving around 6:30ish would probably be the safe bet and not make anyone feel rushed.

 

[robert843]

I know the way back was quick but we hauled tail on the way back. I agree 6:30 is safer as I think Isle of palm only had 2 pumps for fuel. I was trying to figure out in my head if I could make it all the way back to Myrtle in the same day that would be over 300 miles in a day hmmm.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I know the way back was quick but we hauled tail on the way back. I agree 6:30 is safer as I think Isle of palm only had 2 pumps for fuel. I was trying to figure out in my head if I could make it all the way back to Myrtle in the same day that would be over 300 miles in a day hmmm.

I think you absolutely could and that was my original thought, but staying Saturday in Charleston sounds like the best of both worlds. It would be a long day on the water and you might chase the sun a little, but as you know it's all easy water. Heck, if we can do 225 or so across the ocean 300 on glass is a warm up

 

[robert843]

I think you absolutely could and that was my original thought, but staying Saturday in Charleston sounds like the best of both worlds. It would be a long day on the water and you might chase the sun a little, but as you know it's all easy water. Heck, if we can do 225 or so across the ocean 300 on glass is a warm up

I can do it any day I want so was just kind of thinking out loud lol. Like this Saturday is supposed to be 71 and sunny

 

[Eric Ballard]

I like 6:30 too. I'm still planning to start in Myrtle Beach too. Have you guys made hotel reservations yet?

Are you going to put the skis/boats in the water the night before?

 

[robert843]

I like 6:30 too. I'm still planning to start in Myrtle Beach too. Have you guys made hotel reservations yet?

Are you going to put the skis/boats in the water the night before?

The marina does have slips you can put your boat in the night before but not sure there is much advantage in that. If I launch from Myrtle I probably will as the fam is going down to Charleston Friday night and they will take my tow vehicle so I may have to if I launch from Myrtle.

 

[bronze_10]

i hope we are going to be staying at a friends town home down there on friday night so we can be up and at the boat ramp early.. if not we will have about a three hour drive to the boat ramp sat morning.. lol but we can make that easy.

 

[robert843]

i hope we are going to be staying at a friends town home down there on friday night so we can be up and at the boat ramp early.. if not we will have about a three hour drive to the boat ramp sat morning.. lol but we can make that easy.

For those coming Friday night to the Beach it is Harley Bike week during that time frame rooms are going to be limited here as well. I would book well in advance.

 

[justason]

I know the way back was quick but we hauled tail on the way back. I agree 6:30 is safer as I think Isle of palm only had 2 pumps for fuel. I was trying to figure out in my head if I could make it all the way back to Myrtle in the same day that would be over 300 miles in a day hmmm.

@robert843 I have a 2010 yamaha waverrunner VLX110. 15 gallon tank. what is your ski, and its range ?

 

[robert843]

@robert843 I have a 2010 yamaha waverrunner VLX110. 15 gallon tank. what is your ski, and its range ?

2013 Kawasaki Ultra LX 20.8 gallon tank and on this kind of run my range is aprox 125 miles or so and probably closer to 140 miles if fuel economy was my main goal. The longest stretch of this run from Myrtle with out fuel I believe is about 80 miles but there is a stop at about the 55 mile point that has fuel if we needed to stop and refuel.

 

[Cwigg951]

Hey all. The wife and I are very interested in joining you guys in our SX240. We live on the intercoastal about 15-20 miles west of the harbor. Right now we're trying to decide if we should bring the kids or not (3 and 5). Either way, we will be there barring any major boat or kid issues. Looking forward to it!!

 

[robert843]

@Cwigg951 There will be several kids on this trip they should be fine to join. looking forward to seeing you then.

 

[Rob9550]

I have been following this thread and hesitant to speak up for fear of jinxing things. There is a small chance that I may be able to tag along on this trip. For those who have not read it already I am moving to the Columbia, SC area before the end of June if all goes well. Perhaps as soon as the end of April depending on a few things. Hoping that if I can make it this year y'all will accept a last minute Yankee addition. If so I will have space and be in need of a guide to point out things along the way. Payment for guide services would be in food and spirits

I live just an hour east of Columbia. Stationed at Shaw AFB. We have been here for a little over 9 years. You're going to love living here after you get used to the heat this summer. Hope to meet up sometime.

 

[GMAN2015]

Put our family down as tentative. If we go we will launch from Myrtle.