2017 West Coast Rally - June 1-3, 2017

[racerrad8]

I know Simi Ed and San Dimas Mike will be traveling in with travel trailer/RV. Is anyone else planning on bringing a travel trailer/RV?

This is important information for possible locations.

Randy - RPM

[simi_ed]

"I know Simi Ed and San Dimas Mike will be traveling in with travel trailer/RV. Is anyone else planning on bringing a travel trailer/RV?

This is important information for possible locations.

Randy - RPM"


Agreed, but I would not say a RV Resort is required.  If we ended up at a location like Porterville (but cooler & outside the San Joaquin valley) we'd be fine skipping the RV part.



Ed

[winddancer]

Randy - RPM
Chandra - RPM
Robert - RPM
Jaime - RPM
Ryan - RPM
Pat Conlon
Kurt - yamaha fj rider
Kiki - yamaha fj rider
Mark - FJmonkey
Derek Young
Donna Young
Rick Cecil - ZOANOM
Mark Olson
Craig Zari - Zari
Frank - Flynt
Diane - Flynt's secret
Mike - Skymasteres
Nate - Tigger
Steve C - Moparman70
Mike - Yamahammer1200
Leon - 1tinindian
Cory - Leons Son
Ron - Cap'n Ron
Bill - CutterBill
Fred- aviationfred
Klav
Marsh White
Garth - Mr. Bean
Jason Lawson
Paul Lawson
Simi Ed
Simi Sue
Cash Dereszynski
George-Movenon
Doug - Baldy
Deb - Baldy
Randy - not a lib
Susan - not a lib, either
Greg - FeralRdr
Alan H - Firehawk068
Mike Ramos
Ron Oort
San Dimas Mike Anchondo
Tina Anchondo
CanDman - Kevin
Kai - chainus
keary - winddancer
pam - Mrs. winddancer

[CanDman]

This is one I will not miss

[moparman70]

A far as location I think going back to Portorville may be best  -- mainly because of the numbers we are looking at -- a hotel maybe best to accomodate the masses.   I would choose a hotel / motel with a pool for the gathering afterwards.   

I can only think of Portorville based on past experience but if there is another location that has a nice hotel/motel that would fit all it can work as well

as far as the numbers --  WOW -- it gets better every year!

Steve

[ZOA NOM]

as far as the numbers --  WOW -- it gets better every year!

Steve

That's a testament to our host. He really does a whole lot that we don't see.

[FJmonkey]

I can only think of Portorville based on past experience but if there is another location that has a nice hotel/motel that would fit all it can work as well
Steve

If we do Porterville they will need to declare the pool a toxic super fund site when we depart. That many old sweaty guys (myself included) after a long good ride, jumping in the pool to cool off.  I did not miss the lack of a campfire, the pool worked equally as well. Better get my waxing scheduled just in case.

[racerrad8]

I can only think of Portorville based on past experience but if there is another location that has a nice hotel/motel that would fit all it can work as well
Steve

If we do Porterville they will need to declare the pool a toxic super fund site when we depart. That many old sweaty guys (myself included) after a long good ride, jumping in the pool to cool off.   I did not miss the lack of a campfire, the pool worked equally as well. Better get my waxing scheduled just in case.

For those in attendance at the 2016 WCR who were going to be researching possible locations, I would like to get them out by the end of this month.

Please post up why you recommend your choice of location. Sell it to the group. Once that happens we will have the decision to make to finalize the 2017 WCR.

Randy - RPM

Steve,

We are all open to being able to select the best location from a variety of locations for the 2017 WCR. I know there was quite a bit of conversation around the campfire on Saturday night. Out of that conversation there were several people who offered to research locations for the 2017 WCR based on it being the 15th anniversary event.

With that said, Klav has recommended Hayfork and you have recommended Porterville. Petaluma & Willits were again mentioned as possible locations. Placerville was the location of the very first FJ rally and I can't recall exactly who was checking on the Placerville KOA.

I have been doing me research and will have something ready to present next week.

If you have any thought of going to any of the aforementioned locations, hopefully you or someone is working on the details of having the event there. That way they can be presented and voted on for the best 2017 WCR location.

Randy - RPM

[pdxfj]

Well.. guess I'll toss my thoughts into the hat..

While I did not attend the first rally at Placerville, from what I'm told by someone who did, it was not a very good KOA.  Located right next to Hwy 50 with constant traffic noise at all hours.  That was a long time ago, so perhaps they have improved things a bit.

Hayfork was a nice location, but very remote.  No one had cell service and the camp's internet and phone services were very limited.  Again that might have changed since it was number of years ago.  The town of Hayfork is about 40 minutes from the Bar 717 ranch.  Hyampoon is closer but I do not remember if the town had anything in the way of fuel, beer, etc.   Figure an hour to get from the ranch to Hwy 36 which is the main reason for being there.  Weather was not cooperative, but the folks at the ranch said it was a total fluke.  Being cut off from the world for a few days would be nice.  Would put a sadistic grin on my face knowing people at work are trying to contact me in a panic, but I can't hear them.  Muhahahahha!

I do not mind Petaluma, but as I said in another post I feel they are a rip off now and days given the cost of a basic cabin.  At this point I imagine it would be doubtful to find a KOA to handle a group of this size.  Cabin space is usually quite limited and not many people tent it or bring their own RV.  From what I've seen over the years 25 or so is about the max for a KOA.

As long as the location is good and can handle the group without much drama, everyone will have a good time.  Doesn't take a whole lot to entertain this group of people after a day of riding.   

[Capn Ron]

Placerville is very close to my home and I'd run over and check that out, but I'm traveling a lot.  I'll be back from Canada in a few weeks if it's still on the table.

I have voted for Hayfork for the 2016 WCR and now again for 2017.  Epic roads for sure...and hey, it might not be raining!  

[simi_ed]

I'd like to throw a location into the ring: Camp Richardson, in South Lake Tahoe.  Take a look at their site, they offer a lot of what we need.  It is probably a bit pricey, but it is
a prime location!

http://www.camprichardson.com/

[pdxfj]

^^^ I've been in that area quite a bit for work and it is pricey, but very nice.  Lot of good eats up in Heavenly Village, plenty of fuel options and casino's just up the road in Nevada if you're so inclined to visit.

I'd be leery of going there just because it's close to a "work" location and someone might want me to drop in and fix something they think is wrong..

[racerrad8]

Well, we have reached fifty listed. There are still several regular WCR attendees still not listed yet either.

I only see a few canucks, maybe we can get some more. I see a few mid westerners, how about anyone from the east coast...?

So, if you have done location research for the 2017 WCR, lets get it posted up by tomorrow. Lay it out so we know what we are looking at.

Randy - RPM

[racerrad8]

I did research for possible locations for the 2017 WCR. Since this will be the 15th year, suggestions were made maybe we should go back to the original location, Placerville. I looked into the Placerville KOA and it does not have the amenities for our group, plus as already mentioned it is right along Highway 50.

I asked my wife Chandra to find some suitable locations in the area. We came up with a couple of them but quickly settled on Coloma Resort just a few miles north of Placerville in Coloma, Ca.

As you can see it is on Highway 49 between Auburn & Placerville.

There were several reasons this location is our recommendation for the 2017 WCR.

1) The roads: Great Nor-Cal riding including; Ice House Road, Highway 49, north or south. You could even make it over to Monitor Pass.
2) Price
3) Ability to handle the size of our group
4) Catering
5) Other activities

Here is the Coloma Resort Facility Map

Looking at the facility map, there is the Town Square. It is a large covered awning that will allow us to gather for the evening festivities.

The Town Square is bordered by eight bunkhouses. These have a bathroom and shower. The rate is $125.00 for five people and an additional $25.00 for each additional person. They say you can sleep up to 10, but they are twin bunk beds in the room. I would imagine sleeping on the bottom and having your gear on the top. They have heat and A/C as well.

There are also cabins available: Cabin Camping. Some have half baths, a/c & heat, others just a ceiling fan.

For those who will be bringing an RV, we have spaces for that too: RV Sites

Here are the rates for each option: Rates & Policies

We were able to get the following areas blocked out until a decision is made. The reservation was based on the central location of the Town Square.

All of the Bunkhouses
All of Cabin Village. They all are listed as double occupancy. They can sleep up ten (10) for an additional $10.00 per person. Just like the bunkhouses, I cannot see ten adults sleeping in them.
All of the "Mt Murphy Cabins". They are also double occupancy with an additional $10.00 per person. Again, I cannot see ten adults sleeping in them either.
South Fork Cabins #8 & 10. They are listed double occupancy with each additional guest $15.00 each. They sleep four to six people depending on the cabin. There are several more South Fork Cabins available but they were not willing to block them out at this point. They are numbers 53, 55, 62, 83, 88 & "J".

I honestly do not think we were able to block out enough cabins. At this point they were hesitant to block out anymore until we make a decision.

We reserved RV sites 49 & 50 which are river front, but do not have sewer hookup. Also 11 & 12 which have water, electric & sewer. Rates are $64.00 per night. See, facility map for locations. There is a dump station available on site as well.

Catering: They will feed us breakfast & dinner on Friday & Saturday. They have the facilities to handle all of us eating in one sitting. The menu & price still have to be worked out. At this point we did not get into full details because another WCR location might be selected. There is a catering menu & prices on the website, it does not apply to us. They advised those menus are designed for students and not adults.

There are also four or five places less than a mile to the north in a little town called Lotus. There is a Mexican restaurant, BBQ & Pizza Place, a cafe & deli.

Then you have Placerville which is about eight miles away or Auburn on the other end. These are medium sized cities with any service required.

There is a Chevron Station in Lotus as well.

Other activities include White Water rafting, they have a rope/rock climbing course we can rent. There is Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park with museums and other activities.

I have attached a bunch of photos we took when we went there to check the place out.

The goal with this location is very similar to the 2015 Renegade Rally. The ability to have everyone in one central place, meals provided, great camaraderie and a multitude of additional activities.

Randy - RPM

[racerrad8]

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Randy - RPM