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Kayak Fishing => Events => Topic started by: Zach.Dennis on May 12, 2021, 10:13:21 AM

Title: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Zach.Dennis on May 12, 2021, 10:13:21 AM
I know it has been announced but where are the signups?

Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Spot on May 12, 2021, 11:09:55 AM
The link to the sign-up is below: 

https://www.nextadventure.net/oregon-rockfish-classic?fbclid=IwAR2ykw5RqzzUX1QpH6jMG9WfKV1eC1lOY_hchtZiuiaf_F7KVHnYvfNPXaA (https://www.nextadventure.net/oregon-rockfish-classic?fbclid=IwAR2ykw5RqzzUX1QpH6jMG9WfKV1eC1lOY_hchtZiuiaf_F7KVHnYvfNPXaA)
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: PNW on May 13, 2021, 01:21:07 PM
Signed up today.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Asully503 on May 14, 2021, 10:29:12 AM
I signed up as well, I'm new to this whole deal but I'm excited to camp out and give it a go for the weekend.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: goldendog on May 24, 2021, 11:15:35 AM
Wish I could make it! Unfortunately no kayaking for me this summer.😥
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Tinker on May 24, 2021, 04:34:39 PM
Wish I could make it! Unfortunately no kayaking for me this summer.😥

I hope it's not something ominous.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: INSAYN on May 24, 2021, 07:11:18 PM
Wish I could make it! Unfortunately no kayaking for me this summer.😥

No ORC for me this year either.  Too much other fun stuff in the works this summer.  Maybe next year? 
Should be an easy win for the 3 or 4 of you that do make it though!   ;D
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Drifter2007 on May 24, 2021, 07:49:58 PM
I am signed up! Still on a wait list at World mark. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Aquaholic on June 03, 2021, 10:25:32 PM
I'm sighed up   ;D  Cant wait  :hello2: This will be my first NWKA event. Please take it easy on the newb lol. Maybe I can get someone to show me the ropes the first go round?

Aquaholic
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Matt M on June 04, 2021, 08:22:12 AM
Do we have a cutoff time for registration? I have been having an extremely hectic work schedule lately and am not sure I can get away for the whole weekend but may be able to get over for the day if all the stars align.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Asully503 on June 04, 2021, 10:16:58 AM
Looks like signups close on July 3rd, there is a little window on the left side of this forum showing the sign up link too. I noticed this after this thread started.

Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Casey on June 06, 2021, 08:52:04 PM
Really glad this is happening and looking forward to it
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on June 09, 2021, 12:34:33 PM
Wish I could make it! Unfortunately no kayaking for me this summer.😥

Wait.. what?!  I just saw this.
We may have to cancel the ORC this year.  I don't believe there has ever been an ORC without Dave (and his chowder).


Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on June 09, 2021, 12:36:49 PM
BTW, the ORC steering committee is meeting tomorrow night and we should have some updates to report afterwards.   

Brian   

Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Spot on June 09, 2021, 01:48:03 PM
Wish I could make it! Unfortunately no kayaking for me this summer.😥

Any chance you can show up just to join us around the campfires?

-Mark-
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: goldendog on June 09, 2021, 02:18:38 PM
Brian and Mark, a month ago I dislocated three fingers on my left hand. With only a thumb and forefinger that work, I wouldn't feel safe out fishing since I would be unable to self rescue, let alone being able to hold a fishing rod. The Doc said I will probably have some use of the fingers by the first of the year! As you can guess, I am pretty bummed😥
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: [WR] on June 09, 2021, 07:05:27 PM
Owcchhh!! Dave, lets hope you get your fingers back before then.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Drifter2007 on June 10, 2021, 10:55:11 AM
Brian and Mark, a month ago I dislocated three fingers on my left hand. With only a thumb and forefinger that work, I wouldn't feel safe out fishing since I would be unable to self rescue, let alone being able to hold a fishing rod. The Doc said I will probably have some use of the fingers by the first of the year! As you can guess, I am pretty bummed😥

Yikes! If it would help, I would gladly let you use my rescue steps. Just loop on the side handle of the kayak. I would hate to be grounded off the big pond for a year!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: jed on June 10, 2021, 11:14:31 AM
Brian and Mark, a month ago I dislocated three fingers on my left hand. With only a thumb and forefinger that work, I wouldn't feel safe out fishing since I would be unable to self rescue, let alone being able to hold a fishing rod. The Doc said I will probably have some use of the fingers by the first of the year! As you can guess, I am pretty bummed😥
Damn, sorry to hear this Dave. Will miss you and your chowder at the camp but hoping you have a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: sumpNZ on June 11, 2021, 05:55:08 PM
Brian and Mark, a month ago I dislocated three fingers on my left hand. With only a thumb and forefinger that work, I wouldn't feel safe out fishing since I would be unable to self rescue, let alone being able to hold a fishing rod. The Doc said I will probably have some use of the fingers by the first of the year! As you can guess, I am pretty bummed😥

At least it’s not your right hand  >:D.

I second the idea of you at least joining the camp out. 

Hopefully I’ll make it, but still not sure.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: craig on June 12, 2021, 05:12:54 PM
Brian and Mark, a month ago I dislocated three fingers on my left hand. With only a thumb and forefinger that work, I wouldn't feel safe out fishing since I would be unable to self rescue, let alone being able to hold a fishing rod. The Doc said I will probably have some use of the fingers by the first of the year! As you can guess, I am pretty bummed😥

Damn.  We will miss you there. You are a mainstay at the ORC.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on June 22, 2021, 03:18:06 PM
I posted the ORC 2021 Rules and made it sticky on this board.  If you remember the rules in 2019, they are the same this year.   

Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: williamesch on June 23, 2021, 02:01:24 PM
Has someone started a sign up list for food?
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: sumpNZ on June 23, 2021, 02:42:57 PM
Has someone started a sign up list for food?

Haven’t seen anything.  But even if I do make I’m not signing up for the taco feed.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on June 25, 2021, 01:59:07 PM
Has someone started a sign up list for food?

The ORC steering committee hasn't committed to a "taco feed", but if members of the community wants to put one on, we say go for it.


Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on June 27, 2021, 01:37:54 PM
Quick reminder that there is only one week left to register for the ORC.

Also, we have confirmed an Old Towne Salty PDL 120  for big our raffle prize.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: sumpNZ on July 01, 2021, 03:10:47 PM
Between how busy things are and the fact I haven’t been able to actually fish in waaayyyy too long, I’m going to have to miss this year.  But my goals before next July will include getting back into shape for the ocean, and putting in some good time in the saddle to get back in the groove.

Have fun, and stay safe all!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on July 06, 2021, 01:39:20 PM
Last I heard we have 71 entries for the ORC this year.  Not bad for a re-building year after a Covid cancellation, changing health guidelines, and for our sponsors, supply chain issues.   A big shout out to Next Adventure for being the presenting sponsor this year.

I pinned a couple threads at the top of the Events board, but in case you didn't see them or if TapaTalk is hiding those from people here are those links....

Charity Raffle information
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22980

Official Tournament Rules
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22928


The rules and format are basically the same as the past couple years...

Captains meeting on Friday night
Safety Check out in Saturday morning before launch
Check back in before you weigh in
We'll head back to Chinook Bend RV resort and at 7 pm we'll hand out prizes to the top finishers based on combined "slam" weight
The person catching the largest biggest fish will receive 10 extra raffle tickets
We'll then close the raffle sales and draw a winner

Normally the NWKA community hosts a big pot luck  on Saturday night during right before the awards, but that didn't materialize this year.  If anyone wants to take this on next year, it's never too late to start organizing. 
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Tinker on July 06, 2021, 04:21:35 PM
I doubt I'll ever make to a Classic, but I can still appreciate Next Adventure stepping up.  Good job, NA!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: sumpNZ on July 06, 2021, 04:55:08 PM
I doubt I'll ever make to a Classic, but I can still appreciate Next Adventure stepping up.  Good job, NA!

Forum needs a like button.

Next year I plan on being there.  Been too long.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: bsteves on July 06, 2021, 06:08:26 PM

Forum needs a like button.

Next year I plan on being there.  Been too long.

I’ll look in to it.  There should be a mod for that.

Hope to see you next year at the ORC.

Brian
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Muhaksan on July 09, 2021, 05:24:10 PM
I took my second trip to PC today and came back with a limit of big crabs - although it came a quite a cost.
I rolled coming in (thanks to all the guys that helped with the lawn sale) but only lost my glasses - I thought.
I lost my radio too.
The night before the ORC and there's not a single hand-held VHF radio within reach tonight to purchase.
Soooo - what are the chances someone with an extra radio to loan sees this in the next few hours??

Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Muhaksan on July 09, 2021, 07:40:45 PM
I appreciate it Dave. Looks like I’m gonna miss tomorrow anyway.
A combo of sore back from today’s tumble, a concerned wife, and yet another sleepy drive to/fro has me opting out.
Good luck to everyone and thanks to all the folks who put on the ORC.
And post pictures, please.
Now for another Dungeness crab melt…
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: pescadodiablo on July 11, 2021, 03:29:47 PM
ORC 2021 results are attached below!
Thanks to all of the participants for showing up and making this event happen, and for being patient with us while we ironed things out after taking a year off!
Also, a huge shoutout to Old Town Kayaks, Orion Coolers, YakAttack, Lancer Jigs, RAM, McKay Crab Pots, and Next Adventure for sponsoring the event.
Finally, massive props to those who made it on the scoreboard this year. The conditions were challenging in almost every possible way, yet many of you still got out there and got the fish to bite. It was inspiring to see you all put in the work!
Planning for ORC 2022 starts next week; we're looking forward to a better planned event with more sponsors next year. See you all then!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Gone Fishing Again on July 11, 2021, 06:39:47 PM
Well OK, I attended the 2021 ORC Event which was my first NWK gathering. Met some nice folks but was also very much absorbing everything. The number 1 thing I learned was I have a lot of learning to do. The Folks of Next Adventure were an awesome group and very good people.
To make this somewhat to the point. I DQ’d myself for not having a Dry Top, although one of the gentleman from Next Adventure offered to lend me his as he was not fishing, I declined that offer and that’s on me. I have sense fixed this issue and have ordered a dry Top from Next Adventure.  I was also a slacker about finding “ Nobaddays or Tinker” to find out what flies to use.
I will be back next year for this event but in the meanwhile I will keep learning and see you all “at Coos Bay” or is it “In Coos Bay”

 Congrats to all the Winners
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Zach.Dennis on July 12, 2021, 11:57:52 AM
Had a great time fishing before the tournament from the wave runner and a better time on the kayak for the tournament.  Had a fun time fishing and meeting everyone.  Thank you Orion coolers and Next Adventure or the awesome prizes.  I was able to fill the new cooler with fish from this weekend.

Cant wait till the next one!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Nobaddays on July 12, 2021, 12:57:02 PM
Awesome job Zach.  It was tough conditions, but you still managed great fish.  Congrats on a big win.
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Asully503 on July 12, 2021, 02:57:28 PM
Congrats Zach! Your lings could have eaten mine  :laugh:
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Casey on July 12, 2021, 03:23:17 PM
That was awesome!
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on July 12, 2021, 04:01:49 PM
Holy smokes! Great job! #SoJelly

Fred "True" Trujillo
Title: Re: ORC 2021 Signup
Post by: Aquaholic on July 12, 2021, 08:07:19 PM
That was a amazing first time event for me.. The weather was a little to rough for me at Depo Bay But I meet a lot of great people and learned a lot along the way. Had a wonder camp site along the river bank. What more could you ask for =D I'm Looking forwards to Next years event.. Congrats to the winner  on the monster Lings