Ski at your own risk!

When, Where, Why...

When?

Saturday August 23th, 2008.(We need to update Picture ------>

(Rain date: 8/30) Depart: 9:00 a.m. sharp!

Where?

Munden Point Park.

2001 Pefley Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23457.

Link: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-wvuRw9t0DszGr4Sz

Why?

Because it's there....!!. There is no cost or obligation to go. So it's FREE!

How?

Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know you are interested. We will post a few emails to you in early to mid Jul/August just to keep you informed. We will not distribute your email to anyone, it will be added to the challenge distribution list.

Please feel free to pass the word to your friends that may be interested in a long ride to tour the intracoastal waterway from Pungo, VA to Oregon Inlet, NC.

THIS IS A REAL CHALLENGE....This is a ride at your own risk and all drivers should be at least 21 years old. If you are planning on bring a passenger realize this is a VERY long hard ride. Past HISTORY!

Please act accordingly and follow safe boating laws.

Enjoy!

If you have not had the time to read all the information about the event, I hope you do now at http://www.wavejunkies.com/challenge.htm . This is a free event and is open to everyone. (Even the people that just show up as friends)

Things I want to emphasize:

• This is a ride at your own risk!
• You must have a reliable ski! (you will be towed to the nearest ramp)
• You must have a back-up plan!. (spouse/friend can get your trailer if needed, for pickup in case of ski failure - take cell number).
• Please do NOT bring old ski's with small fuel tanks (No sp's, zxi, Blasters) you should have at least a 12 gallon fuel tank.(up to 40miles)
• I don't recommend people bring youth, or load a ski up with more than one person.
• Bring cell phones, sun blocker, water, food, money for gas or food.
• Recommend biker shorts to prevent saddle sores, in rough conditions. Especially the females.
• Extra oil.
• This is a 7-9 hour ride! (We usually stop at Coinjock on the way back to have a drink and talk about the event, if we have the time)
  

FYI: The time estimates are based on an average speed of 35MPH. However this speed is rarely maintained, Most of the group seems to run at burst of better then 50-60MPH speed on permitting waters. So people not comfortable at high speeds may not want to attend. (Get the hint….sorry.)

We have 49 registered emails for the ride so this could be the biggest year so far. Last year we had 41 registered and 21 attended.

Hope you still have the desire and commitment to go. If you can please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let me know of your plans or change of plans or if you will be bringing other skier's or a passenger's.

Riding PWC in a large organized group event is the best way to express the freedom of a PWC.

Depart: Munden Point Park at 9:15am
Arrive: Coinjock, NC at 9:55am (20 miles)
Fuel: Coinjock Marine: Open 8am-6pm, (252)453-3271
(if you have burned almost 1/2 of a tank by this point, you probably should not go)

Depart: Coinjock, NC at 10:35am
Arrive: Manteo, NC at 12:00pm (40 miles)
Fuel: Pirate's Cove Marine: Open 5am-7pm, (252)473-3906

Depart: Manteo, NC at 12:35pm
Arrive: Oregon Inlet, NC at 1:00pm (15 miles)
Ocean Riding

Depart: Oregon Inlet, NC at 2:00pm
Arrive: Manteo, NC at 2:30pm (15 miles)
Fuel: Pirate's Cove Marine: Open 5am-7pm, (252)473-3906

Depart: Manteo, NC at 3:15pm
Arrive: Coinjock, NC at 4:30pm (40 miles)
Fuel: Coinjock Marine: Open 8am-6pm, (252)453-3271

Depart: Coinjock, NC at 5:15pm
Arrive: Munden Point Park, VA at 6:00pm (20 miles)

Year 8: 2007

* 20 skis headed out
* 2 pulled a sinking ski to Tulls Bay, so -3 (Cooling line pulled off)
* 2 Turned off just as we hit the Pamlico
* 15 Finished, 15 completed the challenge
* Conditions:
o Rough heading south, wind on our backs
o Semi rough return, chop calmed down a bit
* Surf was 6-8' w/lots of white wash
* Scale of 1-10 in difficulty "Strong 7"
* Great time, happy hour finish was perfect

Year 7: 2006

* 23 skis headed out
* 2 detoured and explored the Alligator River and returned with us.
* 0 mechanical failures.
* 23 Finished, 21 completed the challenge.
* Conditions: Nice, Small/mild chop/swell in sound.
* Scale of 1-10 in difficulty "5"
* Great time, happy hour finish was perfect.

Year 6: 2005

* 18 ski's headed out
* 0 turned around.
* >0 had afternoon commitments.
* 0 engines blew.
* 18 Finished.
* Conditions: Nice, Small/mild chop/swell in sound.
* Scale of 1-10 in difficulty "3"
* Great time.

Year 5: 2004

* 17 ski's headed out
* 2 turned around at the first 2 miles (engine trouble)
* 2 had afternoon commitments and turned off at noon.
* 1 engine blew, at the last 6 miles. (mine! - thanks Rusty for the tow)
* 13 Finished.
* Conditions: Nice, mild chop in sound.

Year 4: 2003

* 19 ski's, 1 Jet boat headed out.
* 7 Finished
* 4 Completed (3 sat at Pirites Cove and worked on a ski)
* Conditions: Heavy+ chop/Surf in the sound.

Year 3: 2002

* 11 ski's, headed out.
* 9 Finished
* 2 Tuned around at Coinjock.
* Conditions: Mild chop down, flat on way back, Lighting stom, waited in Coinjock - House on fire.

Year 2: 2001

* 8 ski's headed out
* 8 Finished
* Conditions: Lite rain showers around noon.

Year 1: 2000

* 5 ski's headed out
* 5 Finished
* Conditions: A.M. fog, Heavy chop in the sound.