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PNW_Wesley
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 97 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Zenith
Photos: Zenith
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Harvey, I enjoy encountering ships on the river.
Sometimes the channel can be very narrow, and one must decide which side of him you will pass on.
For their size, the big ships leave relatively low wakes, at the low speed in the channel, but they still can leave behind a series of 4’ waves far from the center of travel.
The biggest wakes are from dead-heading tugs, who move a lot of water as they speed along. |
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beermanPDX
Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Posts: 261 City/Region: Portland
State or Province: OR
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: | Wesley, Thanks for the update and info. Yes, the logs are dangerous, so it pays to keep a good watch. Also, the big commercial ships bare keeping track of too. (That is why I asked about the VTS active channel.) I did just talk to a lock operator at Bonneville Dam and he gave me a phone number for Portland Coast Guard, but, apparently that number is only a day time working number. (503-240-9311) Will try it during daytime business hours and see what I can get.
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Hi Harvey,
There is no VTS down around these parts. Just monitor 13 and AIS and you'll be good. If you do want to contact the USCG, try Sector Columbia River in Warrenton, not Portland. While I'm sure Portland would be helpful, it's the MSU (Marine Safety Unit), they are not the ones you hear on the radio.
We spent a few days in Cathlamet this past summer and it was great. Fun exploring on the dink too! Enjoy the gathering!
Rob _________________ Cheers
Rob
2008 25 Cruiser - Sold
2002 Nordic Tug 32/4 - Sold
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:38 am Post subject: |
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beermanPDX wrote: | hardee wrote: | Wesley, Thanks for the update and info. Yes, the logs are dangerous, so it pays to keep a good watch. Also, the big commercial ships bare keeping track of too. (That is why I asked about the VTS active channel.) I did just talk to a lock operator at Bonneville Dam and he gave me a phone number for Portland Coast Guard, but, apparently that number is only a day time working number. (503-240-9311) Will try it during daytime business hours and see what I can get.
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Hi Harvey,
There is no VTS down around these parts. Just monitor 13 and AIS and you'll be good. If you do want to contact the USCG, try Sector Columbia River in Warrenton, not Portland. While I'm sure Portland would be helpful, it's the MSU (Marine Safety Unit), they are not the ones you hear on the radio.
We spent a few days in Cathlamet this past summer and it was great. Fun exploring on the dink too! Enjoy the gathering!
Rob |
HI Rob,
Thanks for that info. Good to see you here.
I spent some time on the phone today and you confirmed what I learned. AIS is your friend there. VHF 13 is the likely contact channel (Bridge to Bridge), and VHF 14 is for contact with the Lock Control at the Dams.
Surprised to find there is not VTS on the Columbia Bar to Portland stage.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Rickjaynie
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 11 City/Region: Box elder
State or Province: SD
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Onward
Photos: Onward
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:49 pm Post subject: Cathlamet gathering. |
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Jaynie and I have a chance to join this gathering due to some events cancellations. We would love to finally meet some of you. We would probably come down by water from jantzen beach marina, so a pretty good haul. Are you all still thinking these dates are holding or ??
Thanks
Rick n Jaynie
“Onward”
2008 C-Dory 22’ cruiser m
Various other lake boats over the years _________________ Enjoy a awesome week
Rick n Jaynie |
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PNW_Wesley
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 97 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Zenith
Photos: Zenith
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Hello Rick n Jaynie,
The event dates are holding.
Come and join us!
See my March 10, 5:48 post for pertinent updates.
-- Wesley |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Onward, great to have you join us. Looking forward to it. Some of us will be on the water (I will be launching at Kalama, maybe Thurs.), so keep an eye out for other C-Dorys. It will be great to get to see some Portland area folks.
We should be monitoring VHF 16, but for contact with the commercial traffic on the water, that will probably be on VHF 13, so that may be an alternate to try. The "official" C-BRAT channel is 68, so that might be another option.
Harvey
SleepyC
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Rickjaynie
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 11 City/Region: Box elder
State or Province: SD
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Onward
Photos: Onward
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Jaynie and I are planning to join you all. We bought our C-Dory last summer and are still green to River boating. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Since the boat will be in the water already, we are going to make our so far longest single day cruise on her from Jantzen Bay. Hoping we will run into some of you putting in a little farther down river.
Rick n Jaynie
“Onward” |
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PNW_Wesley
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 97 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Zenith
Photos: Zenith
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Rick,
Welcome aboard the Cathlamet Special.
Karen and I are planning a 10 am departure from the Kalama ramp. It’s about 42 river miles from there to Cathlamet. I will send you my cell # via PM. Perhaps we can meet along the way.
Other Dory’s may also be on that section of the river during that time. |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 280 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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We are still planning on putting in at Ridgefield with the intent to swing by Kalama around 10 to meet up with the flotilla. Looking forward to this event. _________________ Clay on Hammerhead
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2861 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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we'll be steaming out of Ridgefield too....if I get my lower unit back from the shop in time. I just got the old gal tucked into her slip only to discover after a few trips that the oil seal below the water pump has failed......
.I'm thinking that maybe if the lower unit isn't ready, I may just show up in my kayak, I don't want to miss out on Tyboo's coffee _________________ Ken
1999 22' boaterhome |
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PNW_Wesley
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 97 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Zenith
Photos: Zenith
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Ken, good thing it was found prior to the CD trip. I hope you get ship-shape soon! |
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2861 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
Photos: Blue~C
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:57 am Post subject: |
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yes I suppose the timing wasn't bad with the crummy weather and all. Hopefully I'll be back on the water this week |
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PNW_Wesley
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 97 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Zenith
Photos: Zenith
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:12 am Post subject: Virus concern |
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As a first-time C-Brat Cruise Director, I am excited about the number of folks who are planning to attend the event.
However, this virus thing has cast a dark shadow over the world, and it will get worse before it gets better.
Like many of you, Karen and I are defined as “endangered species” (people over age 60 who would be severely affected by the virus).
Some would recommend that we not hold this event, and that we all do our “social distancing” part.
Should we postpone the event to a later date?
Should we continue, and take whatever steps are appropriate to protect each other?
What are your thoughts? |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 280 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'm planning to attend unless myself or my family is I'll. If you decide to postpone we will do our best to make the new date.
We have a 5 week trip to florida planned this year that I am really hoping I don't have to cancel. I'm hoping my employer doesn't decide to send everybody home like the schools. |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 854 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Given the severity of the situation, it may be best to postpone. |
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