GS4 - The MADNESS begins!!!!!!!

OMG, I'm loving this talk of a surf launch!!!   

Hate to burst your bubble, but I think I have really good news:  there's no surf launch with this forecast.  I'll wager a pretty penny on that.  This launch is actually completely protected.  I've gone out with 10' north swells and, although it's a bit more hairball with a south swell, you can go even when it gets up that high from the south too. 

This from a guy who NEVER leashes stuff down - I don't do surf launch!   

I'd also wager that the launch off the beach at The Tides won't even be a surf launch for much of the day Saturday and possibly all weekend.  If the salmon don't start biting until late afternoon we may even see some diehards go right from the potluck out for a last troll through the glory zone! 

Hate to burst your bubble, but I think I have really good news:  there's no surf launch with this forecast.  I'll wager a pretty penny on that.  This launch is actually completely protected. 

Yeah!!! says the guy with no hatches to stash rods inside his yak!!!
 

Sincerely,

Jim

I had to break open the old vine Zin I need some thing to put me to sleep ran erands and pile stuff up on the porch going to work Fri with jeep packed  and loaded with yak , I'll be showing up in my uniform don't know if i will take time to change.

I had to break open the old vine Zin I need some thing to put me to sleep ran erands and pile stuff up on the porch going to work Fri with jeep packed  and loaded with yak , I'll be showing up in my uniform don't know if i will take time to change.

showing up in your uniform...do we get professional courtesy??? J/k  what do u do for work...???  I've been sucking down some Chardonnay.......cleaning my camper...seems like i just started and it's been hr's....

OMG, I'm loving this talk of a surf launch!!!  

Hate to burst your bubble, but I think I have really good news:  there's no surf launch with this forecast.  I'll wager a pretty penny on that.  This launch is actually completely protected.  I've gone out with 10' north swells and, although it's a bit more hairball with a south swell, you can go even when it gets up that high from the south too.  

   A couple of years ago Patrick, Eric, Adam and I launched at the cove in greasy flat conditions only to discover 14+ foot swells over a mile out. We had fun trying to fish until an hour or so later when the swells increased and started breaking randomly. One of us even went for a swim at one point but was able to get back on his kayak without even getting his hair wet.
   We retreated to calmer waters closer to the cove and fished in comfort. After finally negotiating our way back to the launch we were greeted with a very manageable landing. Great Times!



ps   don't stare at the pictures too long...you'll get dizzy

so much to do and so little time, cant wait the drive up is going to kill me to, wish i was there all ready 

I have site 35 and will have room to share.  Is an electric and water site and I have a truck camper.

Im leaving around10 see you  all around 4,watch  yourselfs  down  from Garberville ,good  voyage,Gabe

Have a safe drive to the Cove everyone!!

watch  yourselfs  down  from Garberville ,good  voyage,Gabe

Good point, Gabe - thanks for mentioning that.  Use low gears on the downhill runs from the two mountain passes.  Don't be in a hurry to get there or you never will.   

When you see the "Welcome to Shelter Cove" sign KEEP IT IN LOW GEAR - NO JOKE.

You can crack a beer when your engine stops and smiling kayakers are approaching you from all sides.  Soon, soon.   

OMG, I'm loving this talk of a surf launch!!!   

Hate to burst your bubble, but I think I have really good news:  there's no surf launch with this forecast.  I'll wager a pretty penny on that.  This launch is actually completely protected. 

That's good to hear. I don't care to surf the yak either. I just seem to remember being up there before when there was some 2-3ft waves breaking near the launch in the winter wrapping around from the NW. I guess the diehard surf-launchers could always roll down the beach a-ways to get their salt water showers. 

Hey Eric

Are you bringing bowls and spoons for the sat dinner?

Scott

If anyone coming uses a Standard Horizon HX471S VHF radio, can you post me?  Thanks

One more day of work then off to The Cove

I'm so excited my nipples are hard

I'm so excited my nipples are hard

TMI, Tad, TMI!!!   

Hey Eric

Are you bringing bowls and spoons for the sat dinner?

Scott

Spoons are limited, but I do have 175 paper bowls.