OFFICIAL ORC 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT

Just made reservations at Chinook Bend, I'll will show up sometime on friday, when exactly depends on a few things...

Hope to see the Gray Whales again, they were pretty awesome.

don't beat me up to much but I was wondering. 

I didn't notice until a couple days ago that all the talk about immersion wear was is either a dry suit, wet suit, or waders with dry top.

I have fish the Puget Sound, Hubock, and Ilwaco with Chest waders(with wader belt) and rain top.  The question is for ORC which I have already signed up and paid for will I need to find a dry top or dry suit to comply with the rules or will my set up work?

I have a size large semi dry-top (neoprene gasket in the neck, latex in the sleeves) that I will bring if you don't have one by then.  It may stink like sturgeon slime and quality craft beer, though.  For some reason those two get mixed a lot on the Willamette.  If you do look for one remember, a paddle jacket is NOT the same as a dry-top.  The least expensive option I have found is a close-out via Next Adventure in PDX.  They have this one (only up to size large) for $99.  I have never used it, so I can't speak to its comfort or quality.


http://nextadventure.net/delta-proshell-drytop.html
As a size reference, I am 6'0" and fluctuate between 195 and 200 pounds and can wear a large dry-top over a fleece parka and other layers.

don't beat me up to much but I was wondering. 

I didn't notice until a couple days ago that all the talk about immersion wear was is either a dry suit, wet suit, or waders with dry top.

I have fish the Puget Sound, Hubock, and Ilwaco with Chest waders(with wader belt) and rain top.  The question is for ORC which I have already signed up and paid for will I need to find a dry top or dry suit to comply with the rules or will my set up work?

I have a size large semi dry-top (neoprene gasket in the neck, latex in the sleeves) that I will bring if you don't have one by then.  It may stink like sturgeon slime and quality craft beer, though.  For some reason those two get mixed a lot on the Willamette.  If you do look for one remember, a paddle jacket is NOT the same as a dry-top.  The least expensive option I have found is a close-out via Next Adventure in PDX.  They have this one (only up to size large) for $99.  I have never used it, so I can't speak to its comfort or quality.


http://nextadventure.net/delta-proshell-drytop.html


As a size reference, I am 6'0" and fluctuate between 195 and 200 pounds and can wear a large dry-top over a fleece parka and other layers.

I have that top and will be wearing it with neoprene  breathable chest waders.  I find it comfortable and it keeps me dry.  It does have the inside cover to fit over a whitewater skirt also.

Dan

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I'm hoping to have a slideshow of the pictures everyone took during the contest, thru dinner and the awards ceremony.  I'll have a standard SD card reader and a cable for Olympus waterproof cameras on hand.  If your camera has a unique format, please bring your card reader or cable.

Thanks!

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I'm hoping to have a slideshow of the pictures everyone took during the contest, thru dinner and the awards ceremony.  I'll have a standard SD card reader and a cable for Olympus waterproof cameras on hand.  If your camera has a unique format, please bring your card reader or cable.

Thanks!

I'll be bringing the digital projector,  screen and laptop too.

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i've already got over 300 miles behind me for this......  I can't wait!!!!

   Just paid in on Thursday--but don't see my name on the sign-up list on 1st page...not worried -just curious.Hopefully there was a big rush of sign-ups after polepoles urging everyone to get signed up.
   See ya'll there Thursday nite.
 

   Getting way too pumped up..........

   Just paid in on Thursday--but don't see my name on the sign-up list on 1st page...not worried -just curious.Hopefully there was a big rush of sign-ups after polepoles urging everyone to get signed up.
   See ya'll there Thursday nite.
 

   Getting way too pumped up..........

When Mark gets a chance to verify payment he'll update the list. It may take a sec but if you got a confirmation email from PayPal it'll be up soon.

don't beat me up to much but I was wondering. 

I didn't notice until a couple days ago that all the talk about immersion wear was is either a dry suit, wet suit, or waders with dry top.

I have fish the Puget Sound, Hubock, and Ilwaco with Chest waders(with wader belt) and rain top.  The question is for ORC which I have already signed up and paid for will I need to find a dry top or dry suit to comply with the rules or will my set up work?

Due to a wedding I will not be able to participate. Dang Kids! I will be down on Thursday and Friday. If you are a size large than you can borrow my Drysuit for the tournament. 

Spot, I am going down on Thursday. Do you need me to bring anything down?  Can I do anything to help you set up on Friday?

Wobbler

I also will bring an extra pair of waders and dry top. They will fit somebody around 5'10" and 210# give or take an inch and 10 pounds.

I just signed up and feel the stoke is already worth the entry fee!

Now, to check the potluck thread to figure out how to add my special touch to the culinary lineup.

- ACTIVELY SEEK TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON POWERED VESSELS (at the launch and on the water)

& vice versa. I will have a camera with me. Cinematographers take note. This message will self destruct in 24 hrs.

NWKA is the jam.  So excited to see (and fish with) all you dudes next weekend!

Just paid my entry fee for ORC!!!  Ready to leave now, but I guess I'll have to wait until Friday..

I'm hoping next year it isn't the saturday before father's day...

Hope all you guys have a great time!