Dude, that sounds awesome. Why you gotta plan it at the same time?!
Because not everyone will be able to go on this little boat trip and this will mostly involve people outside the .83 friend circle as well.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:45 pm
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wendy, we'll have a radio on us. got it covered.
Sweet - glad to know we are on top of it!
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i don't see anything about this law anywhere. have a link?
are you just talking about a quick securite call out?
can't find any reference to anything online.
but yeah, i have a vhf on me usually. this year alex is bringing one as well
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:06 pm
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derrickito wrote:
i don't see anything about this law anywhere. have a link?
are you just talking about a quick securite call out?
can't find any reference to anything online.
but yeah, i have a vhf on me usually. this year alex is bringing one as well
I'll bug up the person who mentioned it to me and see if they can point out where the information is. They generally are pretty in the know so I trust that they aren't BS'ing me but at this time I fail to have anything in writing. I shall report back ASAP with more info.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:12 pm
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derrickito wrote:
wendy, we'll have a radio on us. got it covered.
"fuck you, white power vessel!"
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:33 pm
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Ok, I just did some serious googling and made some phone calls. There is little to no info online regarding this, but after speaking to someone at the Coast Guard, here is our legal requirement:
When we are ready to depart, we need to contact the VTS on Channel 12 and inform them of where we are crossing the ship lane and at what time. Once we are clear of the ship lane, we need to radio in that we are clear.
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easy cheesy
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:52 pm
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derrickito wrote:
easy cheesy
Yes indeedy. In case the need for additional information arises, the phone number for VTS is 206-217-6040.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:34 pm
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jeff wrote:
For those that can't make the boat trip, I'll be hosting a daytime BBQ/Ping-Pong jam with live music on July 10.
Dude, sup? Going to the Tool concert afterwards?
i am
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bott
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:59 pm
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abamfici wrote:
Dude, sup? Going to the Tool concert afterwards?
i am
get yer own thread!
this is for serous blake island planning only.
i believe i am clinically dead in that last one.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:44 pm
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derrickito wrote:
but yeah, i have a vhf on me usually. this year alex is bringing one as well
I need to order this (not just for this trip...it will be useful for our kayaking in general). Can anyone recommend the Long Haul Trucker of kayak-friendly VHF radios? Are any of the $100ish waterproof ones that I see on Amazon good enough?
You *could* get fined for not alerting Vessel Traffic Service of your crossing the shipping lanes, but it would be an embarrassment for them unless there was amazingly good reason for them to fine you.
If it is foggy, call in your position coming in and going out. If you want to play it absolutely safe, go ahead and call it in. That is what VHF radios are for.
Otherwise, don't fuck with your radios. Especially not on 12, 14, 16, or 22A.
Bottom line: keep watch and don't get anywhere near big commercial traffic. I promise you though, neither USCG nor VTS really care about getting notified every single time a pleasure craft crosses the shipping lane.
Have fun, y'all. I'll try to send some sunny weather up your way.
You *could* get fined for not alerting Vessel Traffic Service of your crossing the shipping lanes, but it would be an embarrassment for them unless there was amazingly good reason for them to fine you.
If it is foggy, call in your position coming in and going out. If you want to play it absolutely safe, go ahead and call it in. That is what VHF radios are for.
Otherwise, don't fuck with your radios. Especially not on 12, 14, 16, or 22A.
Bottom line: keep watch and don't get anywhere near big commercial traffic. I promise you though, neither USCG nor VTS really care about getting notified every single time a pleasure craft crosses the shipping lane.
Have fun, y'all. I'll try to send some sunny weather up your way.
Fuckit - just bring bottlerockets and fire them at oncoming vessels and tell them to prepare to be boarded ye scurvy dogs - and then paddle REALLY hard to try and catch up.
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Count me out -- I'll be sailing back to Seattle from Honolulu.
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:08 am
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bobhall wrote:
Count me out -- I'll be sailing back to Seattle from Honolulu.
dick.
Alex
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:46 am
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derrickito wrote:
but yeah, i have a vhf on me usually. this year alex is bringing one as well
I ordered a VHF radio last night, hopefully it arrives in time (it should be here next Thursday).
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I bought roman candles yesterday. If you want to arm up, holla.
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:21 pm
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tehschkott wrote:
I bought roman candles yesterday. If you want to arm up, holla.
flair gun?
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scott, i'll buy up whatever extra you have.
i need to stock up on bottle rockets for the year. i might drive out to boom city saturday
sekai
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:16 pm
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Anyone looking for a ride out to the island?
My boat is just about ready to go, this will be her madien sail.
I'd like to have a couple people onboard as this will be my 1st sail on the new boat and it might be a bit much to handle solo.
I'm leaving from the 1st ave bridge, we can meet there, or I can swing by Harbor Island, West Seattle and you can jump on.
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:56 pm
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sekai wrote:
Anyone looking for a ride out to the island?
I am, since it looks like it would be a huge bitch to get a kayak in a way that I could be at Alki to leave with the group, and I don't want to make the crossing solo. I've done a lot of kayaking, but almost all of it was whitewater in colorado and west virginia. Waves that move? Tides? Scary shit.
I do have a bunch of experience sailing on the Chesapeake, so I should be of some assistance.
Alex
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:10 am
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Fred -- We have one spare kayak carrying slot on our car if that makes getting a kayak to Alki easier for you. We don't have a spare kayak though.
Justin and Kristen: Are the two of you still planning on borrowing the tandem? We should figure out logistics of where to meet on Saturday and what time. It would be helpful to have at least one of you help us load kayaks on the car(s).
Derrick: What time are we launching, and what is the launch location?
I'm glad we are doing this in July instead of Juneary.
sekai
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:44 am
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blasdelf wrote:
sekai wrote:
Anyone looking for a ride out to the island?
I am, since it looks like it would be a huge bitch to get a kayak in a way that I could be at Alki to leave with the group, and I don't want to make the crossing solo. I've done a lot of kayaking, but almost all of it was whitewater in colorado and west virginia. Waves that move? Tides? Scary shit.
I do have a bunch of experience sailing on the Chesapeake, so I should be of some assistance.
Cool, well I've got room if you want it.
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id like to meet up earlyish for better chance of easy morning weather . let's say 8:00? leavy by 830/45ish by the latest?
this location has worked well in the past. straight line of sight to island and parking is open for as long as we need
Kristen and/or Justin, that would mean getting to our house (near Roosevelt Whole Foods) around 7:15 or 7:20 to load boats. I think you've both been here, but PM for our address if not.
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derrickito wrote:
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Derrick hates freedom and puppies! However, his logic is sound.
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alex: have you gotten your hands on a radio yet? if not, i found some at West Marine that i could pick up, somewhat affordable. holler if yours falls through and ill grab one
Alex
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:50 pm
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My radio will be here Thursday. Fedex says it is in tennessee now.
langston
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:51 pm
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sekai wrote:
Anyone looking for a ride out to the island?
My boat is just about ready to go, this will be her madien sail.
I'd like to have a couple people onboard as this will be my 1st sail on the new boat and it might be a bit much to handle solo.
I'm leaving from the 1st ave bridge, we can meet there, or I can swing by Harbor Island, West Seattle and you can jump on.
Justin, I just got the greenlight for sailing adventures as long as I can be back downtown by 1700 on sunday. I'll meet you at the 1st Ave bridge, but you'll need to provide google-maps to your dock.
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sekai
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:03 pm
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langston wrote:
Justin, I just got the greenlight for sailing adventures as long as I can be back downtown by 1700 on sunday. I'll meet you at the 1st Ave bridge, but you'll need to provide google-maps to your dock.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Seattle,+King,+Washington&ll=47.543823,-122.334759&spn=0.000811,0.002401&t=h&z=19
You know the ped/ bike path for the 1st ave bridge? I'm right next to that. I'm on the north side of the bridge. Google maps says it's Front street, but it looks more like a gravel drive way. In the map you can see the empty slip, that's mine. There is a locked gate. My Jeep will be there, it's painted Camo, can't miss it.
You up for heading out Friday afterwork? like 6ish? How about you Balderdash? Friday ok? Can you coem to the marina, option 2 is to swing by Harbor Island or the West Seattle Water Taxi dock. Not sure about bike parking at either.
I'll have the dog with me. He hates strangers, it'll be fun!
langston
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:42 pm
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sekai wrote:
You up for heading out Friday afterwork? like 6ish? How about you Balderdash? Friday ok? Can you coem to the marina, option 2 is to swing by Harbor Island or the West Seattle Water Taxi dock. Not sure about bike parking at either.
I'll have the dog with me. He hates strangers, it'll be fun!
yeah, Friday after work is beautiful. I'll meet you there sixish!
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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:16 am
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Alex wrote:
8 sounds good.
Kristen and/or Justin, that would mean getting to our house (near Roosevelt Whole Foods) around 7:15 or 7:20 to load boats. I think you've both been here, but PM for our address if not.
That sounds god-awfully early, but sound nonetheless. I'll see you there.
Oh, and I remember roughly where your house is, though I don't recall the precise address. PM sent.
Kristen is out, anyone want to share our tandem kayak with Justin, or do any of the sailors want to give him a ride out there? Paddling the tandem solo doesn't work that well.
bott
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:40 am
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Alex wrote:
Kristen is out, anyone want to share our tandem kayak with Justin, or do any of the sailors want to give him a ride out there? Paddling the tandem solo doesn't work that well.
i think he should paddle over with this strapping chap:
freemywrld
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:55 am
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Alex wrote:
Kristen is out, anyone want to share our tandem kayak with Justin, or do any of the sailors want to give him a ride out there? Paddling the tandem solo doesn't work that well.
I can ditch my kayak in favor of the tandem, unless Justin finds another option entirely or would rather hop aboard a sailboat. Let me know!
Quick question on the tandem, though - what is its gear stowage space like? Would gear need to obtain passage on another boat or does it have hatches?
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:59 am
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In reference to the first post, Dorothy Rose will not be there as I'll be performing a rock and roll tribute George Lopez in Jeff's bedroom ... or something like that.
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