Lake Ouachita Gathering in 2018 ( June 9th weekend)

[Betik]

We are on Ouachita about every weekend. We may want to come by for a while. I know the area quite well. If anyone has any questions about locations or services, feel free to ask.

Last year we had this local guy who promised be a guide, but last time I followed his wake; I ended up with fiberglass work. I think we need a back up this year. Hope to see you there and especially for the games.

Not sure which island we are camping, I will try to post here once I find out and I have internet connection. I am sure a few of us will have the VHF on at 69 too.

 

[LTM1964]

Last year we had this local guy who promised be a guide, but last time I followed his wake; I ended up with fiberglass work. I think we need a back up this year.

There is still plenty of water in the lake but you should never cut corners on Ouachita. I don't think they cut any trees down before it was originally flooded. Stay in the channels and make 90 degree turns into the coves to avoid problems.

 

[Betik]

Great, I take it that you volunteered to come help

 

[Bruce]

Last year we had this local guy who promised be a guide, but last time I followed his wake; I ended up with fiberglass work.

There is still plenty of water in the lake but you should never cut corners on Ouachita. I don't think they cut any trees down before it was originally flooded. Stay in the channels and make 90 degree turns into the coves to avoid problems.

@Betik, did you experience fiberglass damage on Lake Ouachita? I thought that was from Poseidon testing us as we crossed the stream?

@LTM1964, you are correct that many trees were left standing when Ouachita was filled. There are forests still standing under the water 65 years later. There also are small communities with entire buildings under the lake.

 

[Betik]

Last year we had this local guy who promised be a guide, but last time I followed his wake; I ended up with fiberglass work.

@Betik, did you experience fiberglass damage on Lake Ouachita? I thought that was from Poseidon testing us as we crossed the stream?

Poseidon does not like me very much since my great .... great-grandfather blinded his cyclops son.

My original statement might have had a spatial & time traveling component into it, but sure thing it sounds like @LTM1964 has to come and help. Did I mention that same great ... great-grandfather also invented the Trojan horse ?

 

[LTM1964]

This time of year, the risk of hitting anything is very low, especially when operating in the channels. Also, as you get closer to the dam, the water is deeper and there are fewer trees.

 

[T0jo]

Could I get some information on where you put in for this trip ect? I am a Arkansas native so I am familiar with the lake some.

 

[Bruce]

Could I get some information on where you put in for this trip ect? I am a Arkansas native so I am familiar with the lake some.

I suspect boats will launch from a variety of locations.

I almost always launch from Crystal Springs.

Others may launch from Mountain Harbor or Brady Mountain where they may have lodging. Mountain Harbor has nice new transient slips for rent.

On the East side of the lake is Lake Ouachita State Park.

If you are coming from the North East you might want to launch at North Shores / Lena Landing.

From the West Shangri La is a good option.

From the North West you might consider the HHW 27 Fishing Village.

But we will all meet somewhere in the middle.

 

[Betik]

@Bruce we should have good cell signal in the lake right? If so I will post coordinates of where the base camp is. Also I will post every time we move the party location.

I do not know the excact details yet, but I will most likely make to the lake either on Thursday evening or Friday morning.

 

[Bruce]

If anyone is looking for a place to stay Crystal Springs Resort sent me a message "We had cancellations in 2 of the motel kitchenettes on June 8, 9 & 10. $89.95 per night each, plus tax.... just FYI".

Those units have to double beds, full kitchen, a deck w/patio furniture, access to a BBQ grill, satellite TV included.

The number to call is 501.991.3361

 

[Betik]

Thank you@bruce

We are about a week out, so you might need to make your mind and reservations........
@Stevenpigsooie
@Wayloncle
@Crlos16
@James R Whitten
@ApelilaRains
@USN SCPO RET

My family decide to cancel the Pensacola trip and they will be joining me on the way to Arkansas on Thursday evening.

 

[Bruce]

The forecast looks to be perfect!

 

[Scottintexas]

reality has set in and I have to say I won't be able to make it this time, to much "other" stuff in life going on, I'm sad because I'll miss seeing everybody and it is a great place to go boating,

I'll still hold out a little hope that maybe something will change.... Be sure to get a group picture though!

 

[Betik]

I'll still hold out a little hope that maybe something will change....

is anything I can do to hep changing things? I have a lot of special skills especially when it comes to turning people's upside down.

 

[Betik]

The back up ball has arrived. Just in case it gets rough and captains being super excited

 

[Bruce]

@Texas_and_Oklahoma, Lake Ouachita is forecast to have clear water, clear skies, temps in the 90s, a crazy Greek, competition and trophies this weekend!

 

[ApelilaRains]

Was postponing for as long as I could due to an unconfirmed business travel - which was JUST CONFIRMED .......DAMN ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT....

I guess I'll be missing out on all the fun this time around

Take a shitload of pics!!

 

[Betik]

I like to look at the bright side of things. Now I have a shot at wining the "pretties boat award"

 

[Betik]

hold @Rick215HO is bringing this boat. Nevermind, scratch that thought

 

[Betik]

Take a shitload of pics!!

Worry not, 2 go pros and @Bruce crew will be there. Pictures will not be a problem.

Will miss you, but who knows there might be a September camping. @Scottintexas seems to prefer late summer for camping