05/06 - 05/07 - Lopez Opening Day

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Pronunciation: 'e-p&-"gram
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Okay, I talked to Kathy yesterday and said we'd have approximately 6 25's, 7 22's, 2 19 footers and four salty, attractive 16's.

I realize some boats may not show or even be built yet, and that weather always reigns supreme. Regardless, we're assigned one 30 foot slip and seven 40 foot slips. I called Da Nerd and he told me the math doesn't add up, so we'll have to get cozy if everyone shows. Not cozy like Bill's critters, but close. Some of us likely will need to raft together in these slips.

Here's where we go: Slips 217B, 216, 215, 214, 207, 205, 204 and 102.
The 100 and 200-series docks are closest to shore, with the 200's west of the 100's. The 200-series slips are 40 feet, except 217B a less desirable space just inside the breakwater. Lastly, 30 foot slip 102 is just west of the gas dock.

Just let me know if I can offer up any more confusion.
 
Hi to all :D We have not been on the site much, but are on the sign-up sheet for Lopez. I am assuming that we do not need to call and confirm that we will be attending, correct :?: Immacu-Nada plans to be there Friday afternoon some time. Can't wait to see everyone. :beer :cigar :lips :cocktail :wink We are bringing my brother along. His first time fishing in the San Juans. Will be fun.

:rose Diane
 
We plan on launchng at WA Park Friday in the am. We've had good luck at the park the last few times we ventured up north. M. is going to whip up some Salmon chowder for potluck....This should be a fun weekend, I've been trying to get the moped fleet running good. I think I can haul the two of them in the boat and mount a proper land assualt on the Islands :)
moped fleet-
http://www.c-brats.com/albums/Blue~C/Moped1.sized.jpg
 
We finally took delivery of our new boat. Les and Kathy were great. We will be taking it back to the factory after Lopez for some warrenty work.
Robbin and I will be in the Islands from Tuesday thru the weekend and will see everyone next weekend.

Nine Inches, I think you are talking about Cornet Bay State Park launch on Whidbey Island. Skyline is located on Fidalgo Island. Brock or Luna C are the ones to talk to about Skyline. I have launched there only once and that was awhile ago.
 
Skyline is a sling launch so no worry about tides. There is free parking on the street, but was full this weekend and probably will be next unless it is raining or you come early Friday and get lucky. They have just signed quite a bit of neighborhood parking as "no trailer or RV parking", so that is no longer a option. They do have several pay options right at the launch area. I have not had any trouble in the past five years parking on the street or in the pay lots.
 
:cocktail

we shouldn't have too much trouble, we are launching on wed. and running around the area until sun. or mon.

The security thing always gets me...i would hate to see my rig broke into while i'm out!

jan and dan
 
Nine Inches, I agree with LunaC about Skyline. I've been using that sling since '89 and I've never had a problem with my truck or trailer. And when free parking is difficult to find, I cough up $6 a day for my rig. They may have raised their rates.

Diane, no need to call and reserve space. Simply unleash your claws and fight for one of the assigned C-Slips.
 
Bad news for a Wednesday arrival - the free parking is good for 72hrs. I've been nailed on the July 4th weekend before. They may not be watching closely until Memorial Day... Come back for an hour for supplies and move the truck! (Or erase the chalk line on your tire!)
 
Skyline scoop:

$30.00 for round trip sling launch.

Hours are 8 - 5 friday, 9 - 4 Sat. & Sun.

Parking is $8.00/day with Skyline or $10.00/day in the gravel lot across from the launch.

It may be possible to "borrow" a card for after hours return. I would have been happy to help out here with my card but it is Mothers Day and well, I'll be heading for my mothers house Sunday!

Washington Park needs atleast 2 feet for a tough launch - more is better. Ramp can be sandy or seaweed slick. Parking is limited. Used to be $5.00/day for launch & park = $ 15.00 for the weekend. This may have gone up - the season pass did.

Here are tides for the Anacortes area:

Burrows Bay, Allan Island, Washington

6 May 2005 - 8 May 2005

48.4667° N, 122.7000° W

2005-05-06 03:28 PDT 8.04 feet High Tide
2005-05-06 05:42 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-06 09:47 PDT 0.28 feet Low Tide
2005-05-06 17:03 PDT 6.96 feet High Tide
2005-05-06 20:32 PDT Sunset
2005-05-06 21:38 PDT 3.73 feet Low Tide
2005-05-07 03:50 PDT 7.88 feet High Tide
2005-05-07 05:41 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-07 10:19 PDT -0.62 feet Low Tide
2005-05-07 18:01 PDT 7.45 feet High Tide
2005-05-07 20:34 PDT Sunset
2005-05-07 22:25 PDT 4.50 feet Low Tide
2005-05-08 01:48 PDT New Moon
2005-05-08 04:10 PDT 7.69 feet High Tide
2005-05-08 05:39 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-08 10:51 PDT -1.26 feet Low Tide
2005-05-08 18:54 PDT 7.82 feet High Tide
2005-05-08 20:35 PDT Sunset
2005-05-08 23:14 PDT 5.13 feet Low Tide
 
LunaC Chris, thanks a bunch for such comprehensive information. Very useful indeed. I think I can make the 5 p.m. Friday deadline. But, ouch! They raised the sling cost ten dollars. Upped parking, too.

For me Skyline is perfect because I avoid the confused, irritated water in Guemes Channel, and right quick I'm in Rosario Strait with James, Lopez and Decatur Islands three miles west. Cornet's nice, too, except when the wind blows.
:cat
 
OK, it's official, no boat for Lopez. Delivery May 11th. Patty will be staying home with Austin, I will be coming with David Friday afternoon. Guess I will sleep on Anna Leigh Friday night, David will pick Kate up on Saturday, so I may need to depend on the kindness of strangers for a place to crash Saturday night...
 
Bummer Pat...oh well, it's always better to get done right than fast.
Can I get some advice from my northen C-bretheren? The past few years we've launched at WA park and things have gone well, in our quest for better budget launching and parking I'm pondering Deception pass . Any thoughts on the two would be greatly appreciated.
 
Nice ramp, not a lot of parking. A little farther and currents to deal with:

Deception Pass, Washington Current

6 May 2005 - 8 May 2005

48.4000° N, 122.6333° W

2005-05-06 02:36 PDT -0.04 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-06 05:36 PDT -7.81 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-06 05:42 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-06 09:05 PDT 0.08 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2005-05-06 12:02 PDT 6.61 knots Max Flood
2005-05-06 15:27 PDT -0.09 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-06 18:08 PDT -7.23 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-06 20:32 PDT Sunset
2005-05-06 21:28 PDT 0.00 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2005-05-07 00:11 PDT 5.90 knots Max Flood
2005-05-07 03:11 PDT -0.08 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-07 05:41 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-07 06:14 PDT -8.00 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-07 09:39 PDT 0.05 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2005-05-07 12:42 PDT 6.94 knots Max Flood
2005-05-07 16:11 PDT -0.09 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-07 18:50 PDT -7.33 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-07 20:33 PDT Sunset
2005-05-07 22:13 PDT 0.00 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2005-05-08 00:50 PDT 5.72 knots Max Flood
2005-05-08 01:48 PDT New Moon
2005-05-08 03:43 PDT -0.02 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-08 05:39 PDT Sunrise
2005-05-08 06:51 PDT -8.03 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-08 10:12 PDT 0.01 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2005-05-08 13:20 PDT 7.07 knots Max Flood
2005-05-08 16:53 PDT -0.00 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2005-05-08 19:31 PDT -7.25 knots Max Ebb
2005-05-08 20:35 PDT Sunset
2005-05-08 22:55 PDT 0.00 knots Slack, Flood Begins
 
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