2013 ORC OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Holy smokes that is just a hole to go through.

Holy smokes that is just a hole to go through.

That's why it's called "the hole" 

Holy smokes that is just a hole to go through.

  The "Hole" is 50'X300' . It seems pretty skinny if you meet a charter boat half-way through.

Couple questions:

- Everyone must follow the standard Depoe Bay protocols when leaving or entering the bay.  If you don't have a VHF, you must exit and/or enter with someone who does.

Exactly what is the protocol and on what channel? I have to admit, I'm going to be a bit freaked out if I have to share this "shoot" with a 60' PB.

Everyone must carry a signaling device.

What is considered a signaling device. A flag, Whistle, mirror?

Thanks, Mike.

Couple questions:

- Everyone must follow the standard Depoe Bay protocols when leaving or entering the bay.  If you don't have a VHF, you must exit and/or enter with someone who does.

Exactly what is the protocol and on what channel? I have to admit, I'm going to be a bit freaked out if I have to share this "shoot" with a 60' PB.

Everyone must carry a signaling device.

What is considered a signaling device. A flag, Whistle, mirror?

Thanks, Mike.

Whistle is a signaling device.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

Whistle is a signaling device.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

Ahhhhh, the student has become the master.   

Whistle is a signaling device.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

Ahhhhh, the student has become the master.   

I'm not sure about master but thank you for all the help!

Whistle is a signaling device.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

Ahhhhh, the student has become the master.   

I kinda like it. Can I start calling you Sensei?

Whistle is a signaling device.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

Ahhhhh, the student has become the master.   

I kinda like it. Can I start calling you Sensei?

Sensei Spot has a nice ring to it.....

Did I read it right? Current count of 65 to fish? Have a great time everyone. Havent been able to make it the past few years but my heart's always with ya's

Not sure if it has been discussed yet or not but are there plans for parking?  The reason I ask is because if everyone doubled up that is still ~40 vehicles and the lot is rather small.

To enter and exit the harbor, turn to channel 80. "Two kayaks outbound Depoe Bay, two kayaks outbound Depoe bay." Sometimes the Coast Guard will confirm, often not. The PBs will follow the same protocol. Monitor 80 and 16. If you are in the hole and you hear "Charter vessel inbound Depoe Bay", get on the radio and tell them you are still outbound and to please hold until you get clear. Also, try and head out in groups of kayaks if possible.

I'm still needing to program the important channels into my new radio.  So 80 is used by the CG and vessels inbound/outbound at Depoe Bay.  And I understand 69 is generally used by the group.  Any others to note?

Thanks,
Sam

Put channel 16 on your scan also.

Parking will be tricky. Please try and commute with someone who has a trailer and can haul a few people.
Is there anyone at this point that can assist with carpooling others to Depoe? If anyone has extra room in their rig, please chime in.

I got a dodge ram crew cab, can haul 6 people, with lumber rack on top for yaks, should be able to fit 6 yaks with gear.  i'll be pulling in friday noonish in a tan dodge ram.