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5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

Needing a team, any humboldtians have room?

5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

You and me both!! 

Re: family concerns:

I was one of the most pissed about the campground issue that came up a few years ago.  Its been extremely chill the last couple years and I'm bringing my 10 year old daughter to the campground this year.  I feel pretty strongly that the family element is well supported and here to stay. 

Looking forward to a great family friendly event!

5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

Lots, Jeff, lots. It just means you'll need to make some more trips to the salt to maximize your investment. Ill meetcha on the Mendo coast!

John

5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

Are you kidding me?    It less than 4 weeks for me 

25 days or so till I am on the road.

25 days or so till I am on the road.

Same here...


25 DAYS TIL WE HIT THE ROAD TO SHELTER COVE!!!

Can't wait...

Greg,

I'll join you as a team if you're up for it. Couple of cunning 50 year old's! Let me know,

Shannon

Gonna be a good time! Not sure what to make for potluck. I make a pretty mean chili...prob what I'll do. Reserved site 42 for pop up trailer.  I'll be heading down Thursday after work. Hoping to get in some good fishing early Friday! 

GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tom / Fish Bonz         Pro
4.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
5.   Bailey, Mike / BoomStick2         Pro
6.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
7.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
8.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
9.   Batt, David / Batt   
10.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
11.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
12.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
13.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
14.   Brewer, Jef / One F   
15.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
16.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
17.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
18.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
19.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
20.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
21.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
22.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
23.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
24.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
25.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
26.   Clark, Bret / Disney44
27.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
28.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
29.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
30.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
31.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
32.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
33.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
34.   Demers, Paul / dckayakfishing      Pro
35.   Dickinson, Don / PescaDono         Pro
36.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
37.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
38.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
39.   Dusseault, Lorenzo / Mr. Zo
40.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
41.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
42.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
43.   Flood, Brian / Thedude         Pro
44.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
45.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
46.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
47.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
48.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
49.   Gasparino, Duane / DG         Pro
50.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
51.   Gerstein, Bob / ALCIM11         Pro
52.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
53.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
54.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         
55.   Green, Cory / ?            Pro
56.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
57.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
58.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
59.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
60.   Hofer, Kevin / Insearchoffish         Pro
61.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
62.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
63.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
64.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
65.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
66.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
67.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
68.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
69.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
70.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
71.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
72.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
73.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
74.   Kaber, Doug / crash
75.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
76.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
77.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
78.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
79.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
80.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
81.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
82.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
83.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
84.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
85.   Klatt, Greg / Apex40            Pro
86.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
87.   Koons, Adam / ATD            Pro
88.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
89.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
90.   Lane, Ross / BoomStick         Pro
91.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
92.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
93.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
94.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
95.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
96.   Lo, Brutus / brutuslo8   
97.   Loomis, Chris / Fishloomis         Pro
98.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
99.   Martin, Steven / Tiny            Pro
100.   Martin, William / SOMA         
101.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
102.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
103.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
104.   McKoy, Austin / Mckoya8006      
105.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
106.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
107.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
108.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
109.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
110.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
111.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
112.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
113.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
114.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
115.   New, Chris / Cnew83   
116.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
117.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
118.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
119.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
120.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
121.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
122.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
123.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
124.   Patterson, Jose / Jose Patterson      
125.   Patz, John / oldfart
126.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
127.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
128.   Pickle, Byron / ?
129.   Pratt, James / Rider            Pro
130.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
131.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
132.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
133.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
134.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
135.   Riboli, Joe / Joe Riboli?   
136.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
137.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
138.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro
139.   Rough, Aaron / Roughster            
140.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
141.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
142.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
143.   Santos, Michael / san miguel          Pro
144.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1            Pro
145.   Satre, Alain / AlsHobieOutback      
146.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
147.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
148.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
149.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
150.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
151.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
152.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
153.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro
154.   Sigala, Alex / Bulldog      
155.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
156.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
157.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
158.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
159.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
160.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
161.   Taft, Tom / FreshAirInspector   
162.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
163.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
164.   Tanagon, Jason / Str8fishin         Pro
165.   Taube, Dylan / Dill the Diver      
166.   Tindal, Adrienne / Motherladybug
167.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
168.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
169.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
170.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
171.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
172.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
173.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
174.   Wang, George / Kurious George                              Pro
175.   Wang, Tim / Krusty            Pro
176.   Wesson, Justin / justinskywest      Pro
177.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
178.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
179.   Wilson, Greyson / Tarpon Kid      Pro
180.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
181.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
182.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
183.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
184.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro
185.   Ziomek, Tracey / SCTrace         Pro

$500 for AOTD
$300 for runnerup
$200 for 3rd
$100 for 4th
$80 for 5th
$60 6th

That'll be the top 5% of the field in the money

Here's a link to a Shelter Cove live feed camera - there are a few other views from around town on the site. 

http://northcoastaviation.com/shelter_cove/shelter_cove_lost_coast_inn_headlands.htm

How do you like fog like that?  What's your plan if it's like that on tournament day?  What if it's like that the entire weekend?

What tools do you specifically rely on to be confident that you're safe in conditions like this?  Do you think that you are prepared to say that you're confident of your safety as well as other boaters relying on you for their safety? 

Do you know Shelter Cove well enough to launch in very limited visibility and make it to and from fishing grounds safely?

I was with my daughter today as we viewed videos and helped to judge for a film festival.  I knew the ocean conditions were to start coming around at some point today or this evening after a very windy and rough week, so the Cove was on my mind.  When I got home and pulled up the web feed and saw pea soup fog conditions at the Cove it struck me that I really need all of the GS participants to understand that there is a commitment that each of us must make to preparation.  Either you prepare by confirming that you are ready with GPS, redundant compasses and radios, partners, and a strong knowledge of the layout of the Cove, especially in regard to the cardinal directions and landmarks there, or you prepare by gathering the tools and learning the knowledge BEFORE you get there.

Assess yourself.  What do you know about the buoys and dangerous reef areas just offshore at the Cove?  Picture yourself having to launch in pea soup and find your way to where you want to go, or, even worse, picture yourself encountering pea soup that sets in while you're out there.

You MUST have the tools to navigate in zero viz - no question about it.  You MUST have a basic understanding of the layout of the Cove and where you would need to go in order to safely return ashore.  You MUST have as much redundancy in your navigational, communications and other gear as you can - I carry 2 compasses, 1 GPS and 3 VHF's, plus other gear like extra paddle, water, flares, first aid kit...etc.

Here are some pieces to get you started on your study session for the Cove:

- what direction is it, precisely, from the launch to the Bell Buoy?
- what direction is it, precisely, from the Bell to the Whistle?
- what points of shore and shallow reef would factor in if you land in pea soup and need to get back to launch?

Every time I guide at the Cove I give all the info I can about all of this, and I'll talk about much of this at the group safety meeting Friday evening at 5PM at the launch, the evening before the tourney.

Before you get to the Cove, even if you've already been there, please study the maps and nautical charts - familiarize yourself with how North will feel like NE when you're around the launch and the nearshore.  Dedicate yourself to NOT being someone who doesn't belong offshore when pea soup hits, because we're not those people, and I am confident that we won't lull ourselves into a complacency with the usual good conditions that makes us become something like those people.

Thank you for taking this to heart and being the group of badasses that I know and love.   

Yesterday was really nice at the cove wind and weather wise. The surf was way way up. It was a great day to sit on the bluff and admire the power of the ocean.

Greg,

I'll join you as a team if you're up for it. Couple of cunning 50 year old's! Let me know,

Shannon

Sounds great Shannon!