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Title: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 08, 2008, 10:53:45 AM
So we were thinking about setting up a overnight camping trip hosted by the association. We were thinking about using a Boca campground (most likely the southern site), getting a few sites and having SSA members and immediate family come for food and fun.

Possibly we can get some boats or jet skis to be brought so we can make the most of our beautiful lakes. Spend the night (saturday night). We can have a ride the day before and end up out at the lake.

This is open for thought or suggestions. Do you have a better campground in mind? Ride suggestions?
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: SJ2477 on July 08, 2008, 04:14:36 PM
I've got a motorhome and 18 ft boat and am 30 minutes away from Pyramid.  Not the best for riding around but a nice lake eitherway.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Justin on July 08, 2008, 04:26:17 PM
Hey Luke, Boca is a reservoir.   While Donner is a lake.  A very, very cold lake
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 08, 2008, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: Justino on July 08, 2008, 04:26:17 PM
Hey Luke, Boca is a reservoir.   While Donner is a lake.  A very, very cold lake

Thank you nerd.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Timex on July 08, 2008, 04:57:16 PM
Some friends were up at Stampeede, said it was great!  Alittle cooler but still warm enough to want to get in the water.  Hey SJ2477,  I think you live right by me.  Seeing as how the house in the background of your pic is almost identical to mine.  Always looking for neighbors to ride with.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 09, 2008, 12:28:10 AM
So, no favorite camp sites from anyone? Or just random thoughts?
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: A DRAGON on July 09, 2008, 01:25:22 AM
I think Boca would be fantastic. I need to be around clean water. I heard the camp sites were first come first serve basis. If that's the case we would have to get our site by Friday morning and go from there. If you have a boat or Jet Ski bring it out. Let's do this right.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: urvaius on July 09, 2008, 07:31:12 AM
I may take the kids up there sat and camp if everyone is going to. sounds like fun. I have a little raft. hehe
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: n10sive on July 09, 2008, 07:42:53 AM
I'm partial to down south, but there are some group sites at places like "Indian Creek" or "Wolf Creek" down by Markleeville. You could camp there and do a day ride down over Ebbetts, Sonora and Monitor for the day.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 09, 2008, 08:42:12 AM
We were trying to keep it close to home, I know how nervious people get when they venture too far for too long. Boca is less then an hour away.

And I know that I have seen reserved sites on the south campground before so I am pretty sure that shouldnt be a problem.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Oneup on July 09, 2008, 08:50:38 AM
Quote from: Putz on July 09, 2008, 08:42:12 AM
We were trying to keep it close to home, I know how nervious people get when they venture too far for too long. Boca is less then an hour away.

With that said I want to do lake Berryessa.  Twenty minutes from my house and incredible riding all around.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 09, 2008, 09:14:38 AM
People in other states don't get a say!!! 

(Sorry Justin)
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Oneup on July 09, 2008, 09:16:51 AM
Why are you saying sorry to him!  He is in the same state as me.  Oh and depending on the weekend I might come up for this.  Some of us aren't afraid to venture too far from home.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: n10sive on July 09, 2008, 02:00:35 PM
Quote from: Putz on July 09, 2008, 08:42:12 AM
We were trying to keep it close to home,

Close to WHO's home?  :P
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 09, 2008, 03:12:12 PM
Quote from: Oneup on July 09, 2008, 09:16:51 AM
Why are you saying sorry to him!  He is in the same state as me.  Oh and depending on the weekend I might come up for this.  Some of us aren't afraid to venture too far from home.

I was saying sorry to him because I was forced to lump him together with you.

Quote from: n10sive on July 09, 2008, 02:00:35 PM
Quote from: Putz on July 09, 2008, 08:42:12 AM
We were trying to keep it close to home,

Close to WHO's home?  :P

I know some live another 45 min south of Reno and so its about an hour 15 for you but thats still really not bad.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Adiggity on July 09, 2008, 04:00:11 PM
What about Buck's Lake? That highway 162 is an awesome ride! And it is a wonderful lake. Not that Boca isn't, just an idea. And when is this supposed to happen?
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Justin on July 12, 2008, 03:12:39 AM
Close to home means close to LaVecchia's
I live in Squaw Valley and Greg lives in Napa. The wine place, NOT the auto parts place
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 13, 2008, 12:19:13 AM
Quote from: Adiggity on July 09, 2008, 04:00:11 PM
when is this supposed to happen?

Second or first weekend in September I believe is what was discussed.

Quote from: Adiggity on July 09, 2008, 04:00:11 PM
What about Buck's Lake? That highway 162 is an awesome ride!

I will have a look around the area and see what good campgrounds could accomidate us.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Noleftturn on July 14, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
I really want to go on this trip sounds like it is going to be a blast!
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 14, 2008, 10:17:12 PM
Quote from: Noleftturn on July 14, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
I really want to go on this trip sounds like it is going to be a blast!

Thanks for the reply, now if I can get all the other lazy butts to reply if they want to go or have any ideas...   :-\
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: weavefish on July 14, 2008, 10:21:55 PM
now now putz  :'(  you know im gonna be there if i can. i dont really care as long as there are good roads and some nice views ;D oh and as long as jerome doesnt bring his carpet lol
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: n10sive on July 14, 2008, 10:26:09 PM
Quote from: Putz on July 14, 2008, 10:17:12 PM
Quote from: Noleftturn on July 14, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
I really want to go on this trip sounds like it is going to be a blast!

Thanks for the reply, now if I can get all the other lazy butts to reply if they want to go or have any ideas...   :-\

"If you build it...they will come"  :D
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 14, 2008, 10:38:58 PM
Quote from: n10sive on July 14, 2008, 10:26:09 PM
Quote from: Putz on July 14, 2008, 10:17:12 PM
Quote from: Noleftturn on July 14, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
I really want to go on this trip sounds like it is going to be a blast!

Thanks for the reply, now if I can get all the other lazy butts to reply if they want to go or have any ideas...   :-\

"If you build it...they will come"  :D

Yeah but concidering this is an all inclusive event (BYOB), its going to be an RSVP type event. Hence the need to know...  enough for one site? two? three? 5 wienies or 50?
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:41:04 PM
If I am camping I am not riding. I like my camping "posh"; I bring my 3 burner camp cooker, wine and a pony keg, water (enough for coffee and tea as well) and I want freshly cooked dinner and breakfast the next day. I would also bring my McGregor 22' sailboat and the family (not necessarily in that order), and that's camping to me.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:43:22 PM
If this is an SSA sanctioned event, I believe thorough planning is a must ;)
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 14, 2008, 10:44:42 PM
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:41:04 PM
If I am camping I am not riding. I like my camping "posh"; I bring my 3 burner camp cooker, wine and a pony keg, water (enough for coffee and tea as well) and I want freshly cooked dinner and breakfast the next day. I would also bring my McGregor 22' sailboat and the family (not necessarily in that order), and that's camping to me.

You don't have to ride... I will probaby send my fincee with my truck with my camping stuff but I like to ride. We want people to bring boats and jet skies or what ever's your pleasure. Some people might even be willing to share. That would be great.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: n10sive on July 14, 2008, 10:45:01 PM
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:41:04 PM
If I am camping I am not riding. I like my camping "posh"; I bring my 3 burner camp cooker, wine and a pony keg, water (enough for coffee and tea as well) and I want freshly cooked dinner and breakfast the next day. I would also bring my McGregor 22' sailboat and the family (not necessarily in that order), and that's camping to me.

Hey! A fellow biker AND sailor! cool. I had a San Juan 21 and  Corsair F-28....the sportbike of sail boats  ;D
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: MotoPutz on July 14, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:43:22 PM
If this is an SSA sanctioned event, I believe thorough planning is a must ;)

Agreed...
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Adiggity on July 15, 2008, 08:12:18 AM
Quote from: Putz on July 13, 2008, 12:19:13 AM
Second or first weekend in September I believe is what was discussed.
No can do for me that weekend. That is right in the middle of elk season.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Noleftturn on July 15, 2008, 09:37:38 AM
Like I said earleir Count me in as long as I don't have to work hard to say yet.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on July 15, 2008, 09:50:24 AM
Quote from: n10sive on July 14, 2008, 10:45:01 PM
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on July 14, 2008, 10:41:04 PM
If I am camping I am not riding. I like my camping "posh"; I bring my 3 burner camp cooker, wine and a pony keg, water (enough for coffee and tea as well) and I want freshly cooked dinner and breakfast the next day. I would also bring my McGregor 22' sailboat and the family (not necessarily in that order), and that's camping to me.

Hey! A fellow biker AND sailor! cool. I had a San Juan 21 and  Corsair F-28....the sportbike of sail boats  ;D


I learned on catamarans, first a Hobie 16, then a Nacra 6.0. Boy that was a fast boat. Nothing quite like a cat :) I am sure that the Corsair, being a trimaran, was really fast as well.
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: A DRAGON on July 15, 2008, 02:27:54 PM
Putz count me in. I'll leave my carpet at home if no one brings their m$@ I'm sorry for what I said. I paid my debt to society now let it go beaverfish.  Let's get into making plans for the overnight at Boca. Something no other club has done before.  What a great way to end our motorcycle season
Title: Re: SSA camping at Boca
Post by: n10sive on July 15, 2008, 03:04:54 PM
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on July 15, 2008, 09:50:24 AM
I learned on catamarans, first a Hobie 16, then a Nacra 6.0. Boy that was a fast boat. Nothing quite like a cat :) I am sure that the Corsair, being a trimaran, was really fast as well.

Max speed I achieved was 24.8 knots. Average speed from Camp Richardson to Kings Beach one day was 18kts. Had to sell the boat so replaced the thrill of that with Trackdays :)