OFFICIAL ORC 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT

I think we're at 58 people right now!!!

-Allen

Has the group established an event VHF channel?  Maybe two?  Perhaps 69 and maybe one other?

Has the group established an event VHF channel?  Maybe two?  Perhaps 69 and maybe one other?

Everyone needs to monitor channel 80 when transiting the hole and in the outside channel.  Outside of that I believe everyone is going to be on ch 69 for the most part.  That's usually the default channel for most kayak fisher dudes.  It's a good idea to monitor ch 16, 69 and 80 at the same time to get a good idea of what's going on around you.  If you need to hail the Coasties, you need to be on channel 16 or 80.

    58 folks signed up...that is so awesome
   I'm leaving in 4 hours.......can hardly stand it....
   See ya'll very soon.It's only 175 miles away.............

Warning about returning to I-5 on Sunday:  Avoid Corvallis at all costs.  Oregon State Univ. graduation is Sunday afternoon and it has been turned in to a campaign stop for Michelle Obama so traffic will be a nightmare around Corvallis.

this just in...

The USCG Auxiliary will have Vessel Examiners at the Depoe Bay Boat Ramp this coming Saturday. We will have one or two VEs at the ramp at 0530 for anyone wanting a Vessel Safety Check on their way out, and 4 or 5 VEs at the ramp from about 1330 to conduct VSCs on kayaks returning. We may also have one VE visiting Chinook Bend on Thursday PM and Friday AM for anyone wanting a VSC prior to Saturday. Larry Cox, Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 53, Depoe Bay, Oregon

IME, they can get a lil pushy about VE. It's volunteer, you do not need to do it.

IME, they can get a lil pushy about VE. It's volunteer, you do not need to do it.

The Coast Guard are our friends folks. (even the auxiliary)   As stated, you do not have to get examined but it you're following the ORC rules, you'll have no problem passing. 

Biggest reason I can see for saying no is; It's a contest and time is of the essence.

-Spot-

IME, they can get a lil pushy about VE. It's volunteer, you do not need to do it.

The Coast Guard are our friends folks. (even the auxiliary)   As stated, you do not have to get examined but it you're following the ORC rules, you'll have no problem passing. 

Biggest reason I can see for saying no is; It's a contest and time is of the essence.

-Spot-

Word up. 'Nuff respect due!

Found out Tuesday that I'm not gonna be making it to this years ORC    I crewed up yesterday and will be gone until Wednesday.  I'll be on the water, just not where I was hoping.  Good luck to all, hope you guys all have a great time! Be safe & take lots of pictures, as I'll be living vicariously through them until I get off the boat

Found out Tuesday that I'm not gonna be making it to this years ORC    I crewed up yesterday and will be gone until Wednesday.  I'll be on the water, just not where I was hoping.  Good luck to all, hope you guys all have a great time! Be safe & take lots of pictures, as I'll be living vicariously through them until I get off the boat

Bummer dude!  Fair winds and following seas to you!   

FP, sorry you can't make it!

Rawk, thanks for the radio intel.

I'll be mixing it up with my pre-fish tomorrow by free diving and spear fishing in Boiler Bay, just north of Depoe Bay.

PA12!!!

Secksy!

PA12!!!

Congrats on the sweet ride Zee.

Just about to leave for Depoe Bay, I'm looking forward to this!