Jobbie Nooner

[mdchachi]

Interesting no mention of Jobbie Nooner here in the forum. Actually I only just heard about it myself today for the first time but according to Wikipedia it's a gathering in Lake St. Clair attracting more than 10,000 boats annually. I'm beyond the spring break age and would not be interested unless there is a family-friendly section.
See pictures here. Even better would be an alternate Jobbie Nooner for midwest Jet Boaters. Different day or different location. I would like to venture out on Lake St Clair (275,000 acres!) now that I have a new boat but not confident to go by myself yet.

 

[2kwik4u]

Never been there. Looks like fun. Definitely have to be in the right mindset and place in life enjoy it though.

Looks like a very similar atmosphere to the Lake Cumberland Poker Run Party Cove. I've been there a couple years now. Probably not headed back though, the spring break atmosphere is bad for my health.

 

[GTBRMC]

Worth noting, with all the boats and very shallow water, Lake St Clair is known for challenging (and sometimes vicious) chop. Strongly suggest you 1st venture out on a normal weekday, then 2nd try a normal Saturday, then 3rd try Jobbie Nooner. Note the ramps will be wild for J.N. and merely very exciting on a typical weekend.

Also, back in its 90s heyday, J.N. was known for being everything BUT family friendly (think pounding music, strippers, amateurs joining in, etc.)

Note I have not been to J.N., but I have been on St Clair a number of times in a friend's 26' PowerQuest... a closed-bow, coastal speeder designed for chop... and the foredeck got wet each time.