05/26 - 05/29 - Princess Louisa - Memorial Day Weekend

CAVU · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks C-Dancer. I had an open question on another thread about launching at Deception Pass State Park when I tow over for the Lopez Island CBGT. That is probably where I will launch.

Jazzmanic · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject:

It's called the Swinomish Channel Boat Launch and here's the link:
http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/presentation/boatDetails.asp?NonGISAreaID=657

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject:

cavu and others. the swimnomish ramp( under the bridge) is a good little ramp and we have never had a problem leaving our truck there for two to four days. they have added new lights in the parking near the ramp. its a good place to launch as its out of the wind and waves. just watch the cross curent when its running and plan on tying up on the up current side before you get there. same when you launch. launch on the up current side and it will hold your dory against the float. Back all the way out before you try and turn and always turn the back of the boat in to the current. this will swing the bow around faster and is safer. even if you have to go the wrong direction up the channel 50 yards and then turn around. Same with coming back, make sure you are headed in to the current as you come to the enterance of the ramp and then let th current hepl swing you in to the ramp. its worth waithing for the up current side of the ramp if another boat is there already. hope this helps.

Jazzmanic · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject:

Tom, you nailed it. Last month, we had a heck of a time trying to dock the boat against the cross current and wind. In retrospect, we should have done as you suggested and docked on the wind side of the dock. We couldn't turn that tight corner and it must have been quite a sight watching us trying to dock from the other side with the current and wind pushing us away. I can laugh about it now but it was no fun. Sad

Peter

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

I know because I have screwed up the same way. Hope I can save some one else the pain.

john schuler · Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject: PUT IN

I put in at Cap Sante marina in Anacortes. There is a fee but they sling you
in and I think its worth it. There is a safe parking at a storage area just East
of Anacortes or you can stay at the public lot at Cap Sante. For out of area
guys like me its good. I plan on getting there a few days early and will stay
at Cap Sante. Right now I'm in Texas hauling horses, but can't wate to be back boating in the Northwest.

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starcrafttom · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:06 am Post subject:

$37 buck to launch on there sling is not worth it to me. stopped there to check it out a few weeks ago. Thats way to much just to drop in and out

Larry H · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:51 am Post subject:

Tom,

Thanks for the advise on the launch. I am going to keep my boat at Twin Bridges dry storage and plan to launch there.

Rock-C · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:35 pm Post subject:

Tom...do you have the coordinates for the Whiskey Gulf area. I would like to plug it into the gps for the trip up.
C-Dancer, Lloyd, and any others leaving Friday. How about a planned stop at Montigue Hbr. Friday night. We could take the little red hippy bus to the pub for dinner. The down side is, we would have a lone way to go on Sat.
What do ya think?

Jazzmanic · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject:

Terry, Caryn and I would love to take the hippy bus to the pub. Also, is there a way you can send me the waypoints you're plugging in so I can do the same. You can PM me if you'd like.
Peter

lloyds · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject:

Rock-C: I will have to let you know as the time gets a little closer.

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:31 am Post subject:

rock-c Hi , I just saw this I will have to pull the numbers off my c-80. The area is marked on the chips map and should be easy for me to pull the numbers off. I will get to it tomorrow after work. susan hates me out in th eboat while she is trying to sleep.

john schuler · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:58 am Post subject: Whiskey Golf

Whiskey Golf is layed out on page 171 of the 2006 Waggoners along with
some good info on transiting. When in the area check around it may be inactive then you can go right thru.
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starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

if you listen to canadian weather station they will tell you the statics of whiskey golf even ten mintues. I will get the numbers tonight.

john schuler · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject: ???????????????

I'm wanting to go with you all on this trip. I have been looking at the currents
at Dodd Narrows on the 27 and 28. Midday slack is at 10:46 and 11:24
will this work out to get there. Seems to me to leave a big day after to get
the rest of the way. I've went through Dodd at other than slack and it
wasn't a experence to be repeted any ideas? Seems to me it may take an
extra day. I need to get my crew lined up with some dates or a different
crew.
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