2008 Florida Owners Group-Tour to Fernandina Beach - 3.1.08

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2008 Florida Owners Group-Tour to Fernandina Beach - 3.1.08

#1 Post by Mark Pribanic »

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Traditionally, the Foggies in Jacksonville meet the first Saturday of each month for breakfast. While at the February breakfast, a discussion ensued about the Amelia Island Concours coming up on March 9th. Every year there are a handful of fine examples representing the 356 generation of Porsche, many of which tend to have rare options and historical provenance. It is not uncommon to see at least one 4 cam powered 356 on the grounds. The drive north from the Jacksonville Beaches via A1A to Amelia Island is quite scenic with many views of the Atlantic Ocean, its beaches, and many river mouths. This route has received the nickname the Buccaneer Trail and the area has been home to several pirates including Blackbeard.
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So instead of meeting for breakfast in March, an event was hatched to do a cruise up the Buccaneer trail to Fernandina Beach. We met in the seaside town of Atlantic Beach, a short jaunt from the St. Johns River Ferry. As participants arrived and began to mingle in the parking lot we were greeted by some pesky uninvited guests. There was a Southwest breeze and the no-see-ums were blown in from the marsh. It had been quite a while since I had been that tore up by the bugs. (Note to self: carry bug spray with DEET in the toolbox)
First to arrive were Wolfgang & Karla Koehler of Germany and Bob & Delores Barton of North Carolina. Both couples winter in the area but keep their 356’s at their primary residences. As I drove into the parking lot I pulled up next to the second group and 1st 356 to arrive. Bob & Connie Schmitt drove their numbers matching Silver 1959 Coupe.

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Pete Wynkoop was next in his 1965 Cab

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Mark and Carmen Hebb drove their 1963 Super 90

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Chris Belyea and Maggie drove the black Convertible D

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and Ed Poole and Joan drove their Silver Super 90.

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In the 912 contingent, Jon & Velma Meigs and Chris Runge drove two nice examples of the next generation 356.

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Don & Marge Lykins participated in their early 80’s 911 SC. Last but not least to arrive was Vincent Vuong, the new owner of a 1955 continental Cabriolet. Vincent just bought the Continental a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the ’55 cab had generator issues, so like every good Boy Scout, Vincent had a back up plan and drove his clean 1961 Silver Coupe. It was quite a site to see three silver, single grill Coupes.
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We timed the departure of the St. Johns River Ferry perfectly and as we pulled up in queue we were the first to arrive in line.

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This guaranteed the 356’s a nice view off the front of the Ferry. Pete Wynkoop and his ’65 had pole position at the bow. The Captain of the Ferry was gracious enough to allow us to snap some pics from the normally prohibited 2nd story deck.

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Next up was a two mile cruise to Ft. George Island, once inhabited by Timucuan (ti'mu:kwan) Indians, home of Kingsley plantation and the Ribault Club ( ree-BOH). Our destination was the Ribault Club for another great photo op and a brief tour of the restored facility and grounds. The Ribault Club was built in 1928 and was once frequented by high society, very much like nearby Cumberland and Jekyll Islands. The Ribault Club has been restored & is now used for weddings, meetings and corporate events. The road to the club is a scenic narrow two lane drive under an oak lined canopy of trees. There were a couple of nice vista’s off the bluff towards little Talbot Island, a very early Episcopalian chapel and a couple of Nantucket style houses with large wrap around porches (not to be confused with Porsches).

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(photog credit: Pete Wynkoop)

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#8 Post by Mark Pribanic »

We left the Ribault club, backtracked to A1A and turned left, heading north towards Fernandina Beach. Up to this point we spent a lot of time chatting and getting to know each other better. But now for some driving! The Buccaneer trail took us over Ft. George inlet and over little and big Talbot Islands. The views in this part of the drive take you through island scrub areas, pine forest and offer some great views of backwater creeks frequently used by Kayakers and fisherman alike. We then traversed a 2nd bridge over the Nassau sound and onto Amelia Island. For those not familiar with Amelia Island it is home to several world class golf courses, gated communities and a relaxed place to enjoy your retirement. I kept my eyes peeled for early arrivals to the Amelia Island Concours but came up empty handed. As we passed the Ritz Carlton and the grounds for the Amelia Concours we made another gentle sweeper left and continued on to Fernandina Beach.

(photog credit: Pete Wynkoop)

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We concluded our driving tour at “The Surf” restaurant conveniently located across from the Atlantic Ocean and on A1A. They cheerfully accommodated our group of 22 Foggies and we enjoyed a nice breezy outdoor setting for a filling lunch. After lunch we all said our farewells and headed for home. Now in smaller groups I took this opportunity to exercise my 356 and made good time to get in line for the next ferry
crossing.

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