2014 Bass Lake Boat Fest - Posted for Classic V-Drive Club Of America's Brian Lynch

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The Pines seemed very focused on accommodating the show and participants. They had banners up, did a great job on the dinner and brought in a couple of young gals from Dos Equis who passed stuff out to the participants, took photos with folks and their boats and handed out trophies. On lady seemed to be with us all weekend just to make sure stuff was running smooth. The rooms were pretty cool too.

The wood boat guys were supposed to do their annual show/Lyons fund raiser there with us, but they were going to be in the water. Unfortunately, the low water level in the lake didnt float enough of the docks at The Pines to accommodate them all but luckily Millers Landing was able to fit them all in across the lake. I stayed too busy to make it across the lake but The Pines did have a shuttle running over to Millers and back so people could attend the wood boat show. The only complaint I heard about the wood boat show was from a few different spectators and participants who said it was tough to find parking over there. I spoke with lots of the wood boat guys while they were looking around thru the v-drive show. They were having a blast and all expressed disappointed that we were not able to have both shows together. One guy told me that he felt the two shows go well together because they show the progression of power boats through history. We all hope for enough water next year to be able to to make it not only more convenient for spectators but provide a better overall experience for everyone.

I dont know if anyone else was taking photos as I kept pretty busy visiting. Lots of my photos were during set up and Im sure I didnt get everybody's boat.