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Two Bears
Joined: 07 Nov 2009 Posts: 296 City/Region: Orofino
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:44 pm Post subject: Too Early for Powell? |
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Haven't previous gathering at Powell been later in September? Weather doesn't (usually) start to change until October - ( but who knows this year.) As quick as that schedule is, it doesn't leave much time for boating on Flaming George.
Chuck _________________ Chuck & Penny Raddon
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe it's just me, but it looks like there is some potential for confusion. There is the Grand Slam thread (this one, which has the official dates, Lake Powell starting September 19), and then there are two other Lake Powell 2015 threads (which are short and "unofficial").
At first a later date was considered for Powell (September 26), but then it was changed to September 19 (all in this thread) in order to be at Yellowstone earlier because of various factors at Yellowstone. Some folks are going to do the whole "Grand Slam," so it all had to be coordinated.
I've stayed into October each time I've been at Powell, and I agree the weather is nice then. On the other hand, the water should be warmer for swimming in mid/late September, so there is that |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3593 City/Region: Valley Centre
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just to show how much I know, what is the launch for Page: Antelope Point or Wahweap? How do we join up with whoever is there?
Boris |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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journey on wrote: | Just to show how much I know, what is the launch for Page: Antelope Point or Wahweap? How do we join up with whoever is there?
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Hi Boris,
It is all somewhat casual, which works well since people show up from distant points, and launch at various times/places. However that said, I think most folks who are launching from the Page end, launch either at the Wahweap or State Line ramps. These ramps are on the same road, probably less than a mile apart and about 5-10 miles from downtown Page. Wahweap is probably the most popular one. Oftentimes folks will spend the previous night in the Wahweap campground (which is right between those two ramps in the GCRA).
The "real" meeting place is the Oak Canyon (bay) beaching point, for the Saturday evening potluck (September 19 this year). At that point everyone can meet up, despite disparate launch times and places. The exact beach varies due to the fact that they change at various water levels, but it is always in that big bay (called Oak Canyon). There is also one of the "potti islands" in that bay, which is an easy place to tie up for a moment if you want to stop on your way into the beach, contact others (if you can't see them) while not underway, etc. (VHF on the lake is very spotty unless you are in the same place, due to canyons.)
I think most folks who are arriving "just in time" for the gathering will launch on Friday and either anchor somewhere on the way to Oak or go all the way to Oak to get settled in (depending on launch time and boating speed). Others will be there days or week(s) early and then meet up with the gang at Oak on Saturday.
PS: If the Castle Rock cut is not open (it is too shallow and closes at low water levels), then launching at Antelope cuts a bit of distance off the trip to Oak. That's even nicer than it sounds, because the "long way" from Wahweap area (when the cut is not open) is not just miles, but is "Maytag Miles" if there is any other traffic (canyon walls, bouncy wake reverberations). I have not launched at Antelope though (only Wahweap and Bullfrog) so I can't speak to it personally. |
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thataway
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Boris, coming in from Calif. your best bet Wahweap. We have typically gotten to Powell early and the years we were there, scouted out the best location for the number of boats we have. If all goes well we will be there at least a week before the gathering, and stay into early OCT.
As soon as you on the general area of Oak Canyon give a shout on the radio. There is usually someone listening, and they will guide you. At times dinghies or Kayaks are helpful for both guides and anchoring. In our experience a few boats dribble in the days before the gathering, and then some or the entire group leaves for the "tour". Last year we spent about 2 weeks around OaK Canyon. Just relaxing.
Oak Canyon, as two major arms. The more obvious is where the pump out station is. The other is to the north, and actually goes back into the canyon (depending on the level of the lake). Both can have good places. But on the 19th there will still be a lot of houseboats on the lake. (More drinking noise, fireworks, gun shots, loud music, PWC, Wake Board boats, etc)---we prefer remote locations earlier, where we are awry from this.
For us, the hustle of a rapid in and out just does not do justice for visiting with the other C Brats. The real friendships tend to be folks you spend some time with.
We meet other friends (although one of that group has a C Dory, about the first of OCT--assuming all is going well. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
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Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
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Pat Anderson
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 12:19 am Post subject: |
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Boris, Dr. Bob knows whereof he speaks! We come a different direction and prefer the Bullfrog launch, but that is just us folks from the PNW. What is for sure is get yourself to Oak Canyon and get settled in as much before the gathering as you can. Then you can decide to stay there (as we did last year) or go exploring, as you like! We LOVED staying put and fishing, swimming, kayaking, sunbathing, socializing and just enjoying ourselves! We will not be doing Powell this year because we are going to China, but probably next year! We never tire of it! _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
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jkidd
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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For those headed to Lake Powell just a heads up, something to think about.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=35007255&nid=148 _________________ Jody Kidd
KE7WNG
Northern, Utah
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Wandering Sagebrush
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Well, that will give you some nervous twitch! _________________ "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln |
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thataway
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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Always good to be aware of the weather, and danger of flash floods--anywhere. I am not so sure I agree with the advice to get out into the middle of the lake. There are plenty of places where you can shelter, behind some lee. Where there is a fetch, these storms can have winds of 50 or more knots, and you can get some significant waves. Definitely avoid slot canyons, and always look above you--remember the couple who were killed when a boulder fell on their boat back a few years ago. |
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1609 City/Region: Northern, Utah
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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I would agree that the channel would not be the place to be. Not in a slot canyon and you might be ready to move. This one was in iceberg at the same time.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFlfb2iMi0 |
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jack keifer
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject: Grand Slam |
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Here is a heads up for any of you who might thinking about spending the first night ashore for a shower or whatever. Rooms have come available at the Lake Lodge (close to the marina) and a cabin with one double bed is $83/night. You can find them by Googling "Yellowstone Lodging reservations". They don't have a wait list, so if what you want is gone, you have to just keep checking the site. We have not stayed there, and I am sure it will be somewhat primitive, but does have a bed and shower, and we are going to stay there on the 29th.
Jack _________________ Jack
Previously 22 cruiser "Loafer's Paradise"
Now 16 cruiser "C-Squirt" |
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JamesTXSD
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Just for reference and planning: it is several miles from Bridge Bay Marina area to the Lake Hotel/Lodge area. No restaurant at Bridge Bay (a small store), but Lake Lodge has very decent cafeteria style dining, and the Lake Hotel has a 5 Star restaurant.
Try the bison chili at the Lake Lodge Cafeteria.
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/interactivemap/lake.htm |
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jack keifer
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject: Grand Slam |
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Forgot to mention that the fellow in the reservation section said that no dinner or lunch reservations are needed at the Lake Lodge restaurant.
Jack |
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Chris
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately circumstances have come up that will prevent me from participating in any cruises or gatherings this year. Hopefully someone will step up and continue with this Western Lakes idea and with the Lake Powell gathering. _________________ Chris
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jkidd
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Bummer |
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