Splash and Dash Searey Seaplane Delights                            Apr 27 11:34 Guest User - Request Membership Layout | Log In | Help | Videos | Site | Emails  Search:   Front Page Calendar Photos Add Photos News Add News File Cabinet Add File Cabinet History Add History * Searey Info * Add * Searey Info * Polls Add Polls Classifieds Add Classifieds Utilities Create a New Site  News View All News | Add News | Emoticons | Mark Unread Search News:      Category: N21GE, Poker_Run, Poker_Runs, SEA_REYS_IN_MIAMI_AND_SOUTH_FLORIDA Previous Item - Flight to Kentmoor video This will go to the previous thread in this topic.       Favorite option: If you want this item to be marked as a favorite, click on the black heart.   FUN FUN WINTER KEYS POKER RUN FUN FLIGHT!!!         Next Item - Almost an Amphib This will go to the next thread in this topic.    Luis Sotero - Jan 08,2016   Viewers  | Reply     FPC Winter Poker Run January 2015. Next Air&Sea Poker Run is January 29-31 2016 The Winter Poker Run to the Florida Keys is back, and Marathon never looked better! With the all new Hyatt Place Faro Blanco Resort on the protected bay waters, this exciting new venue provides the perfect poker run destination! With the growing popularity of the Air-Land-Sea poker run format, we’ve opened this event up to any and all motoring enthusiasts, and will be awarding poker run prizes for four classes…boat, car, motorcyle and even a flying. With the Marathon airport just 4 miles away on US1….anybody can attend and enjoy this mid-winter escape. Have a big yacht? Come join the rendezvous! Faro Blanco Marina & Yacht Club promises plenty of space in this beautiful first class marina! As always, you can bet there’ll be great TV coverage on our Powerboating in Paradise TV Series on Sunsports, as well as major media for marine magazines and websites! Entertainment includes a wide variety of on-water performances from jet pack experts, wakeboard professionals and maybe even a few SeaRey amphibious aircrafts check out the linkat http://flpowerboat.com/project/marathon-poker-run/ or message me.       Attachments:   click here to find out information about the fun flights of your life!!!          Jim Moline - Jan 08,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Thanks Luis, that looks like a heap of fun......and I like that one...and that one...and that one...and that...........it's all too much for me.          Dave Lima - Jan 09,2016   Viewers  | Reply     The power of P.....Lord help us!          Jim Moline - Jan 10,2016   Viewers  | Reply     It would seem you are the one that knows!!!!!!!!!!!!!          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 10,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Looks like fun Luis, however it would appear that we would have a hard time finding smooth water to land on with all the boat traffic. Is there a beach to pull up on to join in the festivities at each point that would be amenable for the searey? I guess if the winds are right maybe landing on the deck of one of those mega yachts          Luis Sotero - Jan 10,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Yes there is a beach and yes it's accessible to sea rey and other sea planes. I have gone there over 50 times with and without the poker runners. check out this YouTube interview. https://youtu.be/f70lyj6UKPg       Attachments:   2015 winter poker run interview.         Attachments:   Check Out A barefoot pilot and the Poker Run!          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 10,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Gilberts looks good - the start is at Grove harbour marina- were do beach there?          Luis Sotero - Jan 10,2016   Viewers  | Reply     We would actually start at KTMB. Which is essentially an 8 minute flight to grove harbour. We can choose to circle around in the or maybe do some sightseeing or we can choose to land, there are little islands in the harbor we can taxi up to... I will facilitate tie downs and or hangar space for all Sea Reys or Pl @ KTMB Planes.          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 12,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Looks good except they want $400 registration fee and be a member of the club//doesn't look like that much fun          Philip Mendelson - Jan 12,2016   Viewers  | Reply     I believe you get a few meals for the $400 and definitely some GREAT eye candy..          Luis Sotero - Jan 12,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Welllll,?.. Kevin Based on the fact that for the last 24 years and throughout every year hundreds of Gals & Guys, that are NOT [penurious--ed.]. Come from all over the country and spend thousands of dollars to transport their ($400K+)Boats, Cars, Motorcycles, and themselves, etc (We as pilots of Sea Planes are exempt from this costs) to participate in these Events/Runs and interact with fellow members. This has to have a significant amount of fun and enjoyment to balance out. Yes this type of event is definitely does have an expense. But well worth it. The entertainment and eye candy itself is worth its weight in gold trust me. I have been a member since 1998 I do these events with my Cigarette Top Gun or The Sea Rey which are matching. I also have a new 57' convertible sportfish yacht for the longer time extended trips. It took quite a bit of effort on my part and organization on behalf of the Florida Power Boat Club to accept sea planes into the events. Reference the registration fee. For us is significantly less than others. It does have its perks and benefits. Over the years I have had fun and enjoyment on each and everyone of the 40 plus Poker Runs. I have participated in either with the Planes or the Boats. I figured that my extended Sea Rey family would like other options then just jumping around in the middle of nowhere from lake to lake ,and actually do something with their planes. Extend an invitation to do something fun adventurous and new. I know the Florida Keys better than anyone in this group. Both from the air and the water. No one better to show you guys around. Having others fly along is a lot of fun down in the keys. Membership does have its rewards. Philip & Kim Mendelson came on one actually 2 of these events 1st in their Sea Rey to Key West and on the other for the Bahamas Poker Run in the Mooney. Phil and Kim had a blast the 1st time so much so that he jump through hoops to come the 2nd time. Then again Phil is NOT a Tightwad. On the trip to the Bahamas we went in the cigarette Phil met us there. After riding in with us and being a part of the event Phil said and I quote, "You haven't lived until you've done this". So I guess that it is just a matter of opinion and we can't knock it until we try it. If it's enough or not.       Attachments:   the Mendelson ride along... LoL          Philip Mendelson - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     I must say, Thank you to our friend Luis Sotero for the hard work and dedication to our flying family. He and his group went ALL out to my us feel welcomed and included in his events. He took Kim and I to places we only have dreamed about. If as a Searey owner you have the time and money to visit this south Florida paradise, I personally would highly recommend it!          Don Maxwell - Jan 13,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Administrators' note: Invoking the "be nice" clause in the Splash and Dash rules, the site Administrators have agreed unanimously to delete a portion of the discussion that seemed to be turning ugly, and we have changed the wording slightly in Luis's post just above (noted as [deleted--ed.]) to remove a phrase, the connotations of which might have been misinterpreted, and replace it with a more neutral one that carries the same denotation. We apologize for editing anything on this site, as we generally oppose censorship in any form. However, a sad previous experience--some ten years back--has left us sensitive to this stuff. However, if there are objections to this high-handed administrative act, please let us know, and we'll be happy to discuss and reconsider it.          Luis Sotero - Jan 13,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Agree with the administrators. No Worries guys. Thanks for nipping that In the butt... I have far better things to do then to be dealing with people getting their panties in a knot and having to school them. Obviously on this thread it's not my intention for anyone to get their panties in a knot or me having to school anyone. it's supposed to be for fun... Thanks!!! LoL          Don Maxwell - Jan 13,2016   Viewers  | Reply     "Oh, shuck them books and throw 'em away..." (Not sure this file works here. I'm getting a "404 Error File Not Found" error. It's supposed to be an mp3 of The Jamies' "Summertime." "Well, shuck them books and throw ’em away. "Say goodbye to dull school days. "Look alive and change your ways. "It’s summertime!" )       Attachments:   6yY0CFgRo.mp3          Chuck Cavanaugh - Jan 13,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Awwwww, no fun, Mr Moderator. And I had just gotten the popcorn ready!          Don Maxwell - Jan 13,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Sorry, Chuck. It was a semicircular round of email between adminnies that brought it on--NZ to VA and back.          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     I consider myself a cheapskate and am proud of it, but my wife seems to disagree with me when she see's what I spend on aviation. We all have priorities on what we spend our money on. I fly with a guy that has a Citation X and a 120 ft yacht and he stands in line for the free mugs at conventions, go figure. But lets not digress. In case I can't make it down for the event as I still have to get a flight down and kinda want the weather to be good before I commit. I was wondering Luis if you would spend a few minutes and up date one of the flying destination maps like Rob Richardsons mid atlantic (even though it is not only mid atlantic )(https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zntiwejeLt8Q.kpKPlMpW6dBw) or Chucks wiki site which he can't find any more, for all these places that are Searey friendly in the keys for future fun.It seems I have been the only one to put info about the Keys Thanks          Steve Kessinger - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Kevin, a friend of mine had the same problem with his wife. One day when his wife was getting on his case (I think he had just gotten the bill for the annual) he said "Look, I don't smoke, I don't gamble, I don't go to strip clubs, and I hardly drink anymore. If it's not the airplane, pick one."          Chuck Cavanaugh - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Luis, I second Kevin's request that you and everyone else post any cool SeaRey sites to WikiRey (found on splash n dash 0r here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z6S_aXQZ619g.kII7CNwywhmw ) We should have a centralized source for cool, things to do with the 'rey other than - as you say - hopping from lake to lake (not that there's anything wrong with that!) I have to work over the days of this event (although I am trying to change that). Keep the info coming.          Luis Sotero - Jan 15,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Unofficial approach instructions for Gilbert's          Luis Sotero - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     I will gladly work on that. FYI, in May there's an actual Air and Sea Poker run to Key West. From there a few of the boats are continuing the Poker Run to Cuba. After a whole lot of organization and head turning I am finally Scheduled to fly( commercial /charter) to Cuba in 3 weeks to pick up my Landing permit (paper work),and I plan to fly the Sea Ray to Cuba stay a few days and fly back (in May). Cuba is an Extension of the Key West Air and Sea Poker run. In case weather doesn't permit or anyone don't make it down for this run. If anyone were to have any questions or may want to speak with me feel free to call me at 786-357-4663. Sometime tonight I will try to sit behind the computer and update the SeaRey/Seaplane friendly locations.          Luis Sotero - Jan 14,2016   Viewers  | Reply     I have added 7 new locations in the Upper Keys to the map. I have roughly 12 more in the keys to add. That I have frequent or frequent quite often I have enclosed some details that can help make the trip or getting to know the area a little better. I have only gone as far down as Islamorada so far. I will also be adding a couple locations in Miami in South Florida as well as about 8 great places in the Bahamas being that I frequent them quite often as well.          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 15,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Great add ons Luis,, Any of those areas in the keys have problem landing at low tide? Your Highbourne addition- is that a hotel or food stop? Love the Exumas- best stretch of islands for boating and flying in the Caribbean          Luis Sotero - Jan 15,2016   Viewers  | Reply     High Bourne is has both. Where I dropped the pin is a place that I have found is the best for the SR. Also the folks that run that marina/beach are now very familiar with the SR and have no problem letting the SR be beached and spend the nights on the beach(Wheels Down). That area has great local foods and sleeping accommodations in hi Hight Bourne.( beautiful place) The only place I would say you should land inside the channel in if you're not familiar or sure of the time level is the Island Grill number 1 Oceanside that area is not grassy or sandy at the bottom. But you'll be perfectly fine in that 68W foot channel. Other than that the ones that I have posted so far there is no problem as I add on to different places that I go to or have gone to I will make note of any hazard as I did in Gilberts.          Luis Sotero - Jan 20,2016   Viewers  | Reply     As per the magazine Speed in the Water" "One of the “air” participants of the poker run, which is one of two Air- Land-Sea events offered by FPC annually, was longtime FPC member Luis Sotero of Miami. Sotero, who owns a Cigarette Racing 38 Top Gun, flew his Searey amphibious airplane and has invited a few more Searey owners to join him in the air this month. “I’ve known Stu for a long time, and have always considered him an innovator—his Winter Poker Run and his Key West Air-Land-Sea event only solidified that for me,” said Sotero, who has been flying seaplanes for more than 13 years and appreciated being invited to participate in an FPC event from the sky for the first time in 2015. “We had a great time at the Faro Blanco last year and can’t wait to get back there. I’ll be flying again this year. It makes sense when you can fly 120 mph and burn just five gallons of fuel. I don’t have to tell you how far I’d get on five gallons in my Cigarette. Not that I don’t enjoy my boat, I do, the plane is just way less work.” Sotero added that if you’re at all considering doing the run in two weeks, sign up and you won’t regret it. Heck, maybe he’ll even get some photos or video of your boat from one of his mounted cameras." http://www.offshoreonly.com/articles/poker-runs/marathon-bound       Attachments:   Marathon Bound          Luis Sotero - Jan 29,2016   Viewers  | Reply     A few of many many many great photos taken this morning in Key Largo.          D'Angelo, Kevin - Jan 31,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Ahh -- too bad I couldn't make it down-had a project that I couldn't leave town - Keep us up to date- if you ever get the Cuba trip going I would be interested in giving it a try.          Luis Sotero - Jan 31,2016   Viewers  | Reply     .          Dave Lima - Jan 31,2016   Viewers  | Reply     Congrats Luis..you just made everyone turn their head sideways!

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