TBO in Maryland area

[hunter1]

I live in Cecil county MD. Are there any TBO clubs in the area. If not would any one be interested
in starting one.

[NCangler]

Hi Hunter. There really aren't any official TBO clubs yet. There were discussions of starting one in the Raleigh-Durham area (Triangle TBO) and in the Tampa Bay area but no one has organized these yet. If you can get one started in your area I'll be happy to create a forum for you if you like.

[Michael Fowler]

Hi Hunter,the DELMARVA area definately needs a club,or at least an informal rendevous.Sounds like a good excuse for a party on the flats.The good folks at Hooked on the Bay could be a good starting point,they may be able to sponsor the club in some way.If your serious about organizing,let me know.I travel the area from Phila.down to the Bay/Bridge tunnel as a fishing tackle sales rep.I could help w/getting the word out.
Michael Fowler
Maurice Sporting Goods

[hunter1]

Thanks, I'll get started asp. I know the folks at Hooked on the Bay.
I'll keep every one informed.

[Michael Fowler]

Hello Randy & Hunter,I stopped by Rt.113 Boat Sales in Selbyville,DE. today to discuss support for a regional TBO club.I met w/the owner,Capt.Glen Smith,who I'd known from when I was shopping for my Logic.We threw around a couple of ideas like a fishing tournament or bar-b-que,but he had something that he and a few friends were already doing.It seems the beach at the north end of Assategue Isl.gets trashed on July 4th weekend by inconsiderate boaters,so they would go out the weekend after to clean the beach,which is a huge task.He is willing to sponsor a Triumph Owners beach clean-up day,providing food,drink and trash bags to all who are willing to help.I will give a free Shimano,Jimmy Houston Edition fishing rod and Okuma baseball cap to the first 12 Captains who show up.I will meet w/Assategue Park Rangers next Tuesday to review plans and try to secure the area to be cleaned.I think this type of informal event is a perfect way to build a foundation for a regional TBO club.Its a beautiful location(when clean) w/protected bay waters,an inlet,the ocean and OC's attractions all right there.What I need now is some feedback from area Captains who want to participate,a commitment is not required,but an idea of how many will show will help plan the event and determine how much beach to be attacked.The day will be Sat.12th.Let's make this a Triumph!

[NCangler]

Very cool idea.

[junkman928]

Assuming nothing comes up between now and then the wife and I should be able to make this one.
BS

[hunter1]

I talked with the people with Hooked on the bay. They welcome and will support a area club.
Even the factory reps do not know how big the bay area is.Any one interested ,please contact
me.My personle e-mail is stevepagano1@verizon.net.There is an event for Hooked on the bay
in may.I'll get the dates. It will be a private showing of Triumphs, There will be oppertunites
to test drive them too. I'll post the facts when I get them.

[NCangler]

Let me know if you'd like me to start a Maryland Triumph Boat Owners Club forum.

[hunter1]

Thanks, NC that sounds great. Please get it started, I think it is a great way to get
to know other Triumph owners in the area.