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colbysmith
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 11:31 pm Post subject: Lake Powell 2016 |
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Have there been any plans made for a Lake Powell gathering this year? I'm hoping maybe something is in the plans for the first part of October, as I could join in then. Colby |
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jkidd
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Haven't heard anything but I could go for it being in early October. _________________ Jody Kidd
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Wood Zeppelin
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 3:56 pm Post subject: On the list!? |
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Is there a list for this? If so, please put me on it, I'd love to go! _________________ James Salay - Real Estate Broker / Investor, Engineer, Artist, Fisherman, Canyoneer, Outdoor Enthusiast
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1997 22' Angler - "C-Creature"
1988 16' Angler - "E-fishn-C" (Project boat)
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thataway
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Chris, Rana Verde Was the organizer of the Lake Powell gathering for some time. Last year, he posted:
Quote: | Unfortunately circumstances have come up that will prevent me from participating in any cruises or gatherings this year. |
Does anyone know if Chris is OK--and if he will be going to Powell this year?
For the most part these gatherings have been the mid to last of September, but early October will have less competition for good places and cooler weather. There do seem to be slightly more storms in Oct.
Typically there are a number of C Dory's on Lake Powell in mid Sept thru Oct. Several years we have arrived in late August, and stayed until the first of Oct. If you get there a few days early, often you can snag a good sort of isolated place for the madhouse of "labor day".
I think a 16 would be great at the gathering--they are rarely seen up there. The lake can get rough and windy-you want to be able to sleep on the boat, and be totally independent.
Using a MMSI hailing system, might go a long way to contacting other C Dorys, but VHF or phone coverage is not universal over the entire lake. We find that phone messages (best is Verizon) are far better than attempted phone calls.
Unfortunately our days of Lake Powell seem to be over, so you all who go this year, have a cool one for all 3 of us!!--(Miss Angel will miss the lake as much as we do!) This is the first year out of the last 12 that we will have missed Powell (at one time or another during the season). Some years we went in May-early July, but Sept/Oct is better in our opinion. _________________ Bob Austin
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anchorout
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:27 pm Post subject: powell |
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For those who have never done Powell, it is one of the most amazing places that this southern boater ever experienced. Beautiful water, lots of fish, history, views, etc. The idea of motoring up against the side of a mountain, touching the wall, and looking at 150 ft on your depth sounder is mind-blowing to this shallow water sailor.
We will be on the lake the last two weeks in Sept. Hope to see some of you there.
E Z DUZIT _________________ I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR - That's what makes the search so exciting! |
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potter water
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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Nooo, Bob, say it isn't so. Who will be there with spare parts and the knowledge to use them. Now all C-Dory owners going to a gathering at Powell will have to fend for themselves. _________________ You can tell a man his wife is ugly, but never ever criticize his dog, his gun, his truck or his boat.
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Water Bill
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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Colby,
If you are still planning on being at Lake Powell and seeing how you started this post, why don't you pick a date for everyone to meet up at Oak Canyon that works for you. Once we have a date we can get it on the event signup list and see how many of us can meet up with you. I am pretty flexible for both September and October.
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bridma
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: powell |
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anchorout wrote: | The idea of motoring up against the side of a mountain, touching the wall, and looking at 150 ft on your depth sounder is mind-blowing to this shallow water sailor.
E Z DUZIT |
Be careful anyone doing this. I was in Princess Louisa inlet, BC, a couple of years ago. Half a dozen kayaks and dinghies went over to touch a mountain side wall with a 1000 ft of water underneath them.
A couple of hours later there was a loud crack (like thunder) and a landslide started coming down the mountain. Boulders the size of cars and trees like match sticks hit the water exactly where the boaters were earlier. Had they still been there, there would have been casualties for sure. Still makes me shiver thinking about it.
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thataway
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: powell |
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bridma wrote: | anchorout wrote: | The idea of motoring up against the side of a mountain, touching the wall, and looking at 150 ft on your depth sounder is mind-blowing to this shallow water sailor.
E Z DUZIT |
Be careful anyone doing this. I was in Princess Louisa inlet, BC, a couple of years ago. Half a dozen kayaks and dinghies went over to touch a mountain side wall with a 1000 ft of water underneath them.
A couple of hours later there was a loud crack (like thunder) and a landslide started coming down the mountain. Boulders the size of cars and trees like match sticks hit the water exactly where the boaters were earlier. Had they still been there, there would have been casualties for sure. Still makes me shiver thinking about it.
Martin. |
Certain caution is suggested: Although there have been a few rocks falling and landslides (and we witnessed one)--There are a number of places when one goes up the canyons, that the waterway is only 10 or so feet wide--and one uses a boat hook to fend off those walls which are hundreds of feet high. The one that I know of, at Powell where there was a death, was a rock which fell, and crushed the boat. Most of the areas on Powell where there are rock falls or land slides, there is a pile of rubble at the bottom. Probably at Powell there is a greater risk from flash floods. |
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colbysmith
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Up in the north woods of Wisconsin and soon to be in the Apostles with little internet service....I'll look more into this first part of July, but for me the first week of October would be best. Colby |
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Sunbeam
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be happy with the first week in October. Oftentimes I'm a bit rushed to get to the gathering due to still being up north, so this'd make things a bit more relaxed. (Of course plenty of people get there ahead of time and cruise, so that'd still be an option for folks, and the water is still a bit warmer earlier - tho more people too.)
But I'm not asking for it to be planned around me - just thinking out loud. |
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jkidd
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Does the 1st of October work for Oak Canyon? |
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Water Bill
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Saturday the 1st of October works fine for me.
Bill |
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Wood Zeppelin
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:37 am Post subject: Falling Rocks |
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I've done a fair amount of canyoneering in the canyons surrounding Lake Powell. Most people who hike in these canyons do not wear helmets, although the guide services all do. This is monolithic sandstone so it's unlikely it will just randomly "fall apart". This is true for calm weather, but stormy weather is a different story! There is always the risk of loose rocks above. |
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Discovery
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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October 1st could work for us also. _________________
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