07.21.12 -- .83 navy takes over Blake Island Point83 Yacht Club

[Alex]

This is the thread to sticky. I'll keep this front page updated with the latest info.

Date: 7/21-7/22

Sailboats (launching from wherever):
* Alex +6 (Christine, Lee, Caroline, Monica, Greg, Meg)
* Bo Ttorff +4
* Cass [+n?]

Kayaks (launching from Alki):
* Derrick and Ainsilie
* Justin and Talia
* ChristineBean
* Kyleen
* RyanW

Delta Force (launching from Alki or Vashon):
* Scott +1 (Fred)

I will monitor VHF 16 (hailing), and 69. I'll loan a handheld radio to the kayak group. Kayaks launch together from the south end of Alki point. Note that there will be a half knot current (very light, but there) pushing you guys north at launching time. Please stay together, it is the best way for kayakers to be safe.

We normally camp on the north edge of the island at the WWTA sites (legally only open to paddlers), but since we are motor and sail heavy this year we may move to the south end of the island (more privacy, better anchorage, but a longer walk to the bathroom). If one of the sailboats can get over there early and grab a mooring bouy that would be awesome. Maybe it'll be me if I can get my crew motivated.

[derrickito]

wasnt there a bathroom right at the southern camp location? memory tells me there was, but memory has been known to fail me.

i liked that spot. didn't have a sandy beach, but the two camp spots there were remote enough they let us be a little louder, plus the walk to the big grass park area wasn't far for games and sunshine time

[the dreaded ben]

now with 100% less self help and soul searching!

[tehschkott]

sup brah

[caustic meatloaf]

[Alex]

I have 3 gallon kegs that are legal without a permit (5 gallon ones require a permit in a state park last time I checked). I also have a paintball based CO2 system if someone can fill the canisters.

I'm likely very tight on space due to having 7 people+camping gear on a small boat, but maybe we can find space.

Ben: exactly. and you should come.

[caustic meatloaf]

[TorreyK]

[Alex]

[tehschkott]

[Cassnasty]

[Alex]

[Bo Ttorff]

[lantius]

[Alex]

We should do a kayak practice night again for those who are paddling over. I'll show you how to do a paddle float rescue and an assisted rescue and then we'll practice them a few times.

Wednesday nights are generally best for me, but I could also do a weekend. I could maybe do a Tuesday, but I'd hate to miss duck dodge. How are the 11th or 18th?

Are the only paddlers Christine, Justin, Talia, Derrick, and Ainslie?

[Chip McShoulder]

I believe you can add Ryan and Kyleen to the kayaking list.

Weekends are pretty booked at this point, so during the week works best. Wednesdays are fine for me (any weekday, really), but I have to double-check with Talia.

[derrickito]

my brother and his son might try and tag along on the trip, they'd be kayaking.

im game to practice self rescues again. want to use that same spot we used last year?

[Alex]

Awesome to see the kayak list growing.

Same spot works for me. The paddling there was nice, the only downside is the longer carry from the parking to the launch.

Let's call it for Wednesday the 18th? The 11th would be fine too if that is better for folks.

[Chip McShoulder]

[caustic meatloaf]

[henry]

[Kyleen]

I can't make the 11th but that's ok, I feel pretty good about my kayak skillz.

I shall indeed be joining the blake island beach attack.

[Alex]

I've been updating the attendance list, but I'm not going to ack each one. Joe: Sorry that the injury keeps you out of the trip, I wonder if one of the other sailboats has room for you?

I can do the 11th, and since Talia is borrowing one of my kayaks I'd prefer to have her around for the skills practice.

[joeball]

So is this where people are planning to camp?
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How much tent real estate is there on the shore? I'm considering the living social deal but wanna make sure camping space is available.

[derrickito]

[Alex]

[tehschkott]

[Alex]

[Chip McShoulder]

Talia and I are in for sure. Currently, we can make it as early as 6:30, but we can do a little bit of schedule-rearranging to make it 5:30 if needed.

[derrickito]

i can do wednesday with my boats. this is really good practice/learning experience for anyone kayaking.

[Alex]

[tehschkott]

uh I don't even get out of work until 6 - ill be lucky to get there by 8 - 715 earliest. so I may or may not see you kids

[ChristineBean]

[caustic meatloaf]

[tehschkott]

[Alex]

[derrickito]

[tehschkott]

[blasdelf]

[derrickito]

thanks for doing that again alex. really good practice and a good skill to know how to do if you ever kayak.

i eventually gotta upgrade to real boats. i'm jealous of that electric pump :)