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Offline 76bayflite

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Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« on: September 25, 2012, 01:44:40 AM »
On saturday I am taking amy to see josh turner at treasure island.  We are staying there saturday night, so  since we'll be in the area might as well take advantage (weather permitting).  I recall jeff suggesting heading down stream from lake pepin and that sounded fun. Might need some advice on where to launch, Tim?   Anyways if the forecast looks decent on saturday I'll take my boat with me to treasure island.

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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 09:48:50 AM »
Weather looks good. I think that would be fun. I can't commit yet though........

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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 11:23:20 AM »
Now were talkin ,I have done a lot of business at the Island and would be a great spot to start from ,we used to launch a little south of casino,weather permitting we will try for this Sunday. ;D

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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 01:03:01 PM »

I think there's a ramp at the casino
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 01:36:52 PM »
I usually launch in Red Wing. If you don't want to deal with no wake zones launch at Covil park. It enters the river at the lower end of the second wake zone. Would live to go, just not sure if I'm going to be in town.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 03:10:21 PM »
Bet Island Campground would let us launch free, then down the Mississippi thru Lake Pepin to the Alma lock and back.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 03:32:30 PM »
If you launch at the casino there is the lock to deal with and the no wake zones
I think this has become an addiction.


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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 09:34:37 PM »
I'm going to try to camp on our boat at the Island Campground Marina on Saturday Night.  I'll be free to join you on Sunday for a run into Lake Pepin if you choose to do that...  It will most likely be my last outing for  the year, but it sounds fun!
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2012, 01:24:01 AM »
I'd rather not deal with L&D 3 so I anticipate launching at covil park around 10. Island campground is another option, anybody know if there is a place to re-fuel?  Looks to be 38 miles from island campground to L&D #4.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2012, 02:05:00 AM »
There are Marina's in Wabasha, which is just downsteam from where the Mississippi narrows from Lake Pepin into a normal river width. At 4 miles per gallon, an 18 gallon tank would take one 72 miles - not enough for the run. If I go, it would be to fill the 18 gallon tank and take two extra 5 gallon portable tanks with me in the back seat.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2012, 09:08:32 AM »
Lake City also has a fuel dock.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2012, 07:48:27 PM »
Talked to Margi, the owner of Island Campground and Marina just now about the possibility of launching the boats there. They usually do not do this, as the ramp is for their guests, but campers and guests are light now. Margi quoted $10 per boat cash, as they do not take credit cards.

Is there a public launch in Red Wing? 

How about 10 AM Sunday morning for launching?

A meal on a sand dune?

If this trip is too far land and water wise, we can do the same thing on the St. Croix.  Boat traffic should be light there also.

Thoughts?

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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2012, 07:55:19 PM »
Hey everybody!  I'm seriously excited for this run!!!  I'm bringing Ian (and his pig)...  Not that thrilled about the pig, but whatever.  Anyway...  There are a number of fuel docks between redwing and lake city.  I went town to the end of lake pepin this last year, and it was a really nice ride.  There might be fuel on the Wisconsin side too (Stockholm, etc.).  I would say that the water was rougher the further that you went, but there was a wind out of the north that day, and it was blowing the waves toward the bottom end of the lake.  It was a really great run though.

For those of you thinking of camping...  The tent section of Island campground is only $10.00 per night (i think).  That's the area along the road as you enter.  I'm going to be in slip #14 at the island campground at about 6pm on Friday night.  Ian and I will probably head down to the harbor bar for some food, and then a few drinks on the dock at the marina.  I've got the camper top ready, and i already told him that he better be willing to snuggle if it gets too cold.  Maybe I'll bring a heater instead...  :/

Thanks for the phone call to the campground, David!  Good to know about the launch fee!  I think that it's worth it...  Security is good under the bridge, and it earns you bathrooms and a place to hang out if you like!  It might earn me a cup of hot coffee on Sunday morning!  :)

I don't mean to sound cheesy, but I'm REALLY looking forward to this!  Hopefully we can get a few boats together for a great run!

Cheers!
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2012, 09:04:17 PM »
There are two great public launches in Red Wing. One at covil   park, the other at bay point. Plenty of parking at both.again Covil is down river of the no wake zones.
I might be able to make it.......
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2012, 09:18:26 PM »
A vote for the launch site and starting time?

I was surprised that Margi at island Campground stated $10 per boat. With the cost of gas for the cars and boat (over $100 for the trip in my case), my vote is Covil Park at 10 AM Sunday.

The get together time might be a sand dune midafternoon for a lunch.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2012, 09:45:35 PM »
I was surprised that Margi at island Campground stated $10 per boat. With the cost of gas for the cars and boat (over $100 for the trip in my case), my vote is Covil Park at 10 AM Sunday.

I would say that Island Campground is not set up to be a primary boat ramp...  Their prime customers are their seasonal campers.  Being a "free" ramp would potentially intrude upon the comfort of their seasonal rentals.  I agree, I would have liked to have the ramp be free to the club, but I do understand the hesitation.  I think that you would agree that we are treated very well by Bob and Margi as a general rule, so I don't mind paying a few dollars to their livelyhood.

Either way...  I fully support any decision the group makes as long as I get to see you all on Sunday!  :)

Cheers!
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2012, 09:11:39 PM »
Appears that neither of my sons can make it on Sunday. So at this point, the Sunday trip is up on the air.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2012, 12:08:20 AM »
Appears that neither of my sons can make it on Sunday. So at this point, the Sunday trip is up on the air.

Couldn't you make a solo trip?
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2012, 05:20:43 AM »
At this point I plan on making the trip.

Not sure how will be coming with me either one of my daughters or our exchange student from Norway

Hope to see you on Sunday sounds pretty good so far.
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Re: Sunday 9/30 Treasure island /red wing/ lake pepin.
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2012, 08:31:35 AM »
Maggie and I will be there, not sure which boat though.
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