GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!

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What are the tides looking like for GS?

Shelter Cove, California
40.0250° N, 124.0583° W

2015-05-13 Wed  1:54 AM PDT    1.4 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  6:02 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-13 Wed  7:33 AM PDT    4.7 feet  High Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  1:44 PM PDT    0.5 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  8:20 PM PDT    5.9 feet  High Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  8:22 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-14 Thu  2:51 AM PDT    0.7 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  6:02 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-14 Thu  8:47 AM PDT    4.8 feet  High Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  2:38 PM PDT    0.8 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  8:23 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-14 Thu  9:02 PM PDT    6.2 feet  High Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  3:43 AM PDT    0.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  6:01 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-15 Fri  9:53 AM PDT    4.9 feet  High Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  3:29 PM PDT    1.1 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  8:24 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-15 Fri  9:44 PM PDT    6.5 feet  High Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  4:31 AM PDT   -0.6 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  6:00 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-16 Sat 10:53 AM PDT    5.0 feet  High Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  4:18 PM PDT    1.4 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  8:25 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-16 Sat 10:24 PM PDT    6.6 feet  High Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:17 AM PDT   -1.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:59 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-17 Sun 11:49 AM PDT    5.1 feet  High Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:06 PM PDT    1.7 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  8:26 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-17 Sun  9:15 PM PDT   New Moon
2015-05-17 Sun 11:04 PM PDT    6.7 feet  High Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  5:58 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-18 Mon  6:02 AM PDT   -1.2 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-18 Mon 12:43 PM PDT    5.1 feet  High Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  5:53 PM PDT    2.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  8:27 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-18 Mon 11:45 PM PDT    6.6 feet  High Tide
2015-05-19 Tue  5:57 AM PDT   Sunrise

Is 5' ok to park on the beach?

It's a private campground so everyone should abide by their rules.  Kudos to Eric for working with Jack to make this a family friendly event not just for the participants but for family and friends that wants to enjoy Shelter Cove.

I'm interested to hear what he has to say about group area vs individual sites. I tried to make a reservation a couple weeks back and he said I couldn't because it would be one large group area. Please let us know if that changes.

I'm interested to hear what he has to say about group area vs individual sites. I tried to make a reservation a couple weeks back and he said I couldn't because it would be one large group area. Please let us know if that changes.

That's strange.  I made a reservation for site #7 back on December 30th.  I called yesterday to confirm and he verified my name, address, dates and site #. 

Perhaps all he has left is the group area?

Gimme Shelter at Shelter Cove, California is a place for peace, love and good times with family and close friends - let's keep it that way.   

I support this Eric. Many families don't attend NCKA events because of the drugs, alcohol, profanity and disorderly conduct. This has been a detriment to some events. As an event organizer, you have to set the culture and expectations for the event. Whatever you decide, I will support it.

On the other hand, partying hard is also part of NCKA, at least a part of NCKA. Having events where people can can do their thing is also good. It's like "Burning Man", people who go know what to expect. I think having family events vs non-family is a good thing. I like both. 

Gimme Shelter at Shelter Cove, California is a place for peace, love and good times with family and close friends - let's keep it that way.   

I support this Eric. Many families don't attend NCKA events because of the drugs, alcohol, profanity and disorderly conduct. This has been a detriment to some events. As an event organizer, you have to set the culture and expectations for the event. Whatever you decide, I will support it.

On the other hand, partying hard is also part of NCKA, at least a part of NCKA. Having events where people can can do their thing is also good. It's like "Burning Man", people who go know what to expect. I think having family events vs non-family is a good thing. I like both. 

+1   

Alex

It basically boils down to using common sense.
Should be a cake walk.

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It basically boils down to using common sense.
Should be a cake walk.

Yep, except what you refer to as "Common Sense" seems so uncommon lately.

I appreciate the well articulated expectations, it puts us all on common ground and excludes the "nobody told me" excuse.

All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!

Thanks for bringing this up. Am & I parked on the beach last year just cause we were up early and excited, and it seemed like it was all good. This year we will wheel down like the youngsters we are 


Aloha,

Isao

To be fair and honest, the beach parking is first come, first served.  The big no-no there is blocking someone in.   

If you park there then pull all the way up to the bank, and when you leave be ready for someone to take your spot - that's how it works there.  I encourage everyone to wheel down there, but I try to get there early enough to unload and park there.  I'm a local though.   

All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!

Thanks for bringing this up. Am & I parked on the beach last year just cause we were up early and excited, and it seemed like it was all good. This year we will wheel down like the youngsters we are 
I'm glad you parked there last year.  I got to meet you and Am when you gave me a ride up.  Thanks again.

Aloha,

Isao

This will be my 1st Gimme Shelter. I'll be fishing in the tournament. My wife will be traveling to the Lost Coast with me.  We are seasoned outdoorsey types. After arrival at our motel, she will be using a walker, or I will push her around in a wheelchair to participate in the festivities in the campground. We look forward in sharing the comaraderie of this event with everyone. Will appreciate any advice offered here. TIA

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