Why not an event still this fall? Start small, pick a location, put the word out, and people will come. I organized a small gathering last September (started planning in only August), and we had about 15 people and 10 boats.

Go for it sooner, unless April is prime weather in Texas.

Shawn

: I'm
: considering putting together such a gathering for sometime of april next
: year. Location up in the air but I'm sure I can find a nice area with
: facilites, deep water, and a sandy beach for this. Suggestions, ideas, and
: any input would certainly be appreciated. This is just in the what if
: stage...but I'll certainly put it together if there is any interest. I
: know I'm interested. I WANT TO SEE SOME BOATS AND BUILDERS. I'm sure a lot
: of other people would come out to see just what we do.