05/06 - 05/07 - Lopez Opening Day

B~C · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 11:58 am Post subject:

YOU mean there is more than one? I thought this state could only afford one.....There is a nice park just outside Anacortes called Washington Park. It has a rustic ramp with floats

Rock-C · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 1:13 pm Post subject:

B~C
We have launched at washington park. No problems, parking seemed secure. Chris of Luna-C said you need about two feet to launch, and we are planning to put in Friday morning. (Low tide) SOOOOO, we may go to Twinn Bridges. Lots of parking and the ramp is more sheltered then Wash. park.

Catman · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 1:51 pm Post subject:

Hi, Brats. I have no problem launching at Cornet Bay (Deception Pass). I've never had trouble shooting under the bridge, but west winds from Juan De Fuca Strait are another matter. When it's nice, though, it's delicious. One of my favorite cruises is from the bridge to Cattle Pass, and north to Fisherman's Bay. Or maybe a continued run along San Juan Island's west side. But when the wind blows plans change. Then I'm either exposed until (Paul's) Allen Island or I opt to turn tail and slide past La Conner up the slough. Still, I'd take Cornet over Washington Park. Remember: Les is just two football fields down Sunny-C Lane.

I've never had a problem parking at Cornet but my one complaint is a cement ramp that's a little light on cement. There's about a four foot gap between the ramp's edge and the dock. When the wind blows it's a hassle with just one Cat.

gljjr · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:19 pm Post subject:

From what I have read on the Gamefishin.com forums you need to be very careful about where you park when going to Washington Park. Several people went home last weekend with $50 parking tickets due to parking in what looks like an "overflow" lot but isn't. Plus the fee went from $5 last year to $7 this year. Also, if you launch there, plan on bringing correct change as the machine doesn't give change! Since last Sunday was opening day for Lings I would bet that the lot will fill up quickly for awhile.

Bess-C · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 4:02 pm Post subject:

We have launched at both Cornet Bay and Twin Bridges. Last year for the Lopez gathering we launched at Cornet. It was the first day of ling cod season. The launch parking was jammed with vehicles. On Saturday morning when we went through Deception Pass we had to weave through 50-75 boats fishing the slack right in the middle of the Pass. When we returned on Sunday morning the launch was jammed with fishermen trying to launch or retrieve their boats. That wasn't fun. When guys with fishing boats (and I include myself in that group) get the fishing fever a lot of their common sense and courtesy go out of the window. So, since this is the same weekend, I think Cornet will be jammed.

Twin Bridges will probably be better, but the current really runs by that launch during a big tide change. It would be best to hit it as close to slack as possible.
Lyle

Catman · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

Oh, yeah, fish. I forgot.
Embarrased

DaveS · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 7:23 pm Post subject:

Luna C · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 9:24 pm Post subject:

The ONLY rig & trailer parking is right there at the launch for Washington Park. The over flow is for vehicles W/O trailers ONLY! Yep, they'll educate you with a fine if you are out of the proper zone.

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject:

It is Washington Park, an Anacortes City Park just past Skyline Marina, which in turn is a ways past the San Juan Ferry Terminal.

B~C · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject:

well pooooo, maybe I should launch in Ilwaco and take the long way....Folks, for a friday morning launch durring the Ling fishing frenzy, what do you recomend? Twin Bridges?

Island Ranger · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject: Count Us In!

Hurray!

It's been touch and go, but it now appears Two Lucky Fish will be able to go!

I've just completed (and passed) the exams for my Masters (Capt'ns) license, so I'm gonna get to practice a little. I plan to cruise up from South Whidbey on Friday, then run over to Skyline Saturday afternoon to pick up Linda. We've also booked a sort of celebratory dinner at the Bay Cafe (Lopez Village) for Saturday night - a combination graduation/retirement/55th birthday.

I'm searching for a dinghy (quick), but plan to come even if I don't get one tomorrow. Sure hope there is room to raft... - Brock - you did say there was room in spite of fuzzy math, right?

Looking forward to seeing ya'all!

Mac & Linda

Catman · Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 2:31 am Post subject:

B~See, have you used and did you like Cap Sante, the primary downtown Anacortes marina?

Two Lucky Fish: Long time no sea. Glad you're a player this weekend. Yeah, yeah, there'll be room, or it's my stern.

DaveS · Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 3:18 am Post subject:

Knotty C · Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 9:59 am Post subject:

BC,

Good News! Don's mean department chair has decided he doesn't have to go in after all. Wink

So we should get an earlier start than we thought. We are thinking about launching at Twin Bridges.

B~C · Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 10:22 am Post subject:

That is good news, those Dept chairs can be ogres. I'm sure glad I hoisted that stone from around my neck Smile

.. It's sounding like Twin B's is the place to be Friday morning, we're hoping to pull out of here about 9 or 10ish.....What time are you folks pulling out? perhaps we could meet up at the launch and have an official SW WA contigent cruise to Pez . It's looking like we'll have some nice weather, should be a helluva fine weekend.