Ron I, like you have sailed many times on Texoma but it has now been about 20 years. There is a protected horseshoe cove on one of the islands with room for 15 to 20 boats. I think even us with fixed keels can get our pointy ends up on the dry sand. It is easily reached from Loe's Highport Marina and also an easy sail from Grandpappy's. There is also a protected from 3 sides cove near Grandpappy's that would do for a raftup. I suppose we could put up with the indignity of a stinkpot if it can haul out our garbage. I haven't ever beached on the Ok. side but I would lower myself to that level if you know of good places up there for a party. We are also retired and will be in Utah serving as camp hosts until at least Labor Day and will be home no later than Oct. 1 I hope. Eldor Eisen M-17 Motu iti fixed keel Dorothy says we would be happy to help in any way that we can. Can't match the great job that Sean did! **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)