Great job on the site, Doran.
Yes, I am working on a tentative Memorial Day Weekend at Rathbun. I figure many of the other members will have an opportunity for an extended weekend that will remove some of the time restraints involved in travel.
Lake Rathbun is an impoundment on the Chariton River in Southern Iowa. It is the second largest body of water in the state and at normal levels is 11,000 acres. There are two operating marinas, many public ramps (the streets have just been repaved this summer, new striping is currently underway), beaches, campsites everywhere, and the resort Doran had linked to. I am currently trying to pitch the event to the resort (they offer cabin rentals & regular hotel room rentals - the hotel facility has a restaurant, bar & indoor "waterpark," and large outdoor firepit) and am requesting concessions in the way of free or reduced slip fees, drink coupons/discounts for the bar, maybe "group rates" for the rooms if there are enough members who'd rather have the room.
Because I have not attended the MN event, I don't know how many of you are campers and prefer your tents and trailers, vs. those of you who'd like the convenience of a hotel room, etc.
As I get the planning under way, I'll post event ideas and ask for a vote.
Wish I could have made the Red Wing meet. It will be nice to meet some of you all and see these boats in person.