If someone in your family (father-in-law) in my case, blows the 454 cid engine in there class A 1989 RV .... BACK AWAY VERY SLOWLY, then turn and run like hell. 15 years ago before my accident I could have in frame stripped it to the block in one day, yarded the transmission and block out on day two..... NOT ANYMORE... Nope four days later with the help off and on of a local mechanic in his shop the F'ing things on the floor. Oh bye the way it had California emissions on it....for that YOUR STATE SUCKS!!!!! Luckily we found a local big block "402" that was running for $400 it's getting a partial rebuild cuz the crank, pistons, and cam look great. Taking a few days off but should have it on the road Saturday if all the parts show up.

Just an early heads up and since May's tides didn't work we had to change from Tillamook Bay May Day to Tillamook Bay Kayak Day since its in June.  More details to come and benefits go to H.O.W.  North Oregon Coast Chapter.
Got discounted camping at the Old Mill Rv Park as well as launching from there decommissioned boat ramp. It's 30 minutes from Pacific City an awesome near shore rock fishing hole and about an hour and a half from the Columbia River in Astoria or Portland.

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So the day is picked and it will be Saturday June 10th with a 8:33 low tide so we will have an early am launch 0600.  Mark your calendars and anyone interested in helping out speak up, or pm me. I would like to get the request letters for donations out ASAP. More to come and suggestions always welcome. The beneficiary for this event will be...The new HOW NOC chapter . Hope to get the raffle handled as smooth as this year and we will be rolling with the after party early again so those not staying aren't driving home at midnight.

Registration should stay at $30 this year. We will be having captains bags again this year for the (non mandatory) captains meeting Friday evening.

 
Rules:
Ok guys basic rules are
no power boats or assistance from one..
sails are perfectly fine as it's not that big of an area
Tandems are ok as long as both occupants are registered to compete .. Only legal to retain fish will be weighed....
ALL ODFW  rules apply...
Competitors are responsible for an Oregon fishing license as well as a invasive species permit....
You may only win ONE of the three classes for fish (let me know if that's not clear enough)...
Launch and landing at Old Mill Rv Park...
Pre registered guys can launch at First light (1/2 hour before sunrise ..
3:30 weigh in as if you're off the water by 3:30 we will weigh you in....
Flags NOT required but recommended (per the coast guard)...
stay inside the bay , if you cross the bar your disqualified....
If you have OCD and notice  I missed something important please let me know or ask away as I don't want to make it complicated ,just fun and beneficial for HOW.
Combined heaviest harvest per 3 categories:
1 salmon.....
2 all other fish....
3 Dungeness crabs....

To clarify the placing and scoring...
All of your fish will be weighed in three different categories...
Salmon
All other fish
Dungeness crab.
The guy with the most weight in that single category wins first place for that category. We will have 3 first place ,second place ,and third place winners. You can only place in one category.

Required gear as followed:
1.proper immersion wear for Oregon waters in June.
2.PFD all competitors must wear a CG approved PFD while on the water
3.Have a vhf or fish with someone that does

All competitors must check in with launch volunteer  in the morning before hitting the water as well as check back in when you are off the water even if your not weighing in. All competitors will get a number based on what order your registration was received and that will be your competitors number and how we check in and out, also may be the order the captains meeting goodies I'm trying to line up for captains bags

We're officially official !
Our email:
 northcoastor@heroesonthewater.org
Our donation link:
http://www.give.mobi/how-73
Our Facebook page
https://m.facebook.com/Heroes-on-the-Water-North-Oregon-Coast-853410571461941/posts/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=1

Looking at the H.O.W. map two other Oregon chapters started as well for a total of 4 now!

Was going to clean and snow seal the father in laws RV roof but it turns out it is way beyond fixing and will need a replacement. I got till the 3rd of September to get it done, new rubber on the way as well as an "install kit". Has anyone done one before that can spend some time on the phone with me going over the ins and outs of it. .. .. .. This will be a tear off off the plywood and new put down with only 2 roof vents and the new sewer drain vent going back on. Paying $5000 or up for a shop to do it ain't an option as we're both on fixed "inadequate" SSI incomes

Hey all just thought I'd share the good news here were starting a new chapter for H.O.W. In Oregon! We're getting the paperwork started this week and will be working closely with the Portland chapter till we get on or feet. This will be the North Oregon Coast chapter. Once we get the chapter going good I'm hopeful that we can get a few guys to come together and start a Southern Oregon Coast Chapter. Thanks for reading and if any of the chapter volunteers down there have any advise or wisdom for a fresh starting chapter feel free to fire away or pm me.

So I love kayak fishing my wife likes peddling calm water on occasion and we have a 4-1/2 year old(currently) grandson two dogs one big one small, a Subaru Outback and a yak trailer. If our vacation revolves around kayak fishing only not only am I going alone it will be in a pine box or urn to be spread at sea. I deal ratio is 1 fishing to every 3 days family fun. Here is my question if we rolled that direction next year Disney land obviously for 4days or more straight  when's the best time to come and what 101 rt family fun things are there to do with a 5 yr old as we cruise our way down the beautiful pacific coast line. Hotels most likely. Also what days work for guys willing to take a not so old crippled guy out to sea in the good spots swells permitted, for me nothing over 4-5 and no wind over 12-15 mph. I have salt experience but never go into the sea alone. Feel free to post up or shoot me a pm. Thanks and tight lines. Pre apologize if my stupid smart phone mid-autocorrected any thing. 

Few pictures from a little farther north.