Lazy Dayz 2023

CJ, when you are sailing while in Astoria, do you sail in the bay, or cross the bar to go out and sail?

Gypsy is heading downriver on the 22nd and stopping at Martin Slough and Walker Island. Cathlamet 26-27th. Astoria 28-31st. We want to catch the open studios in Astoria on the 29-30th. Then back up river.
Bill
SV Gypsy

We plan to spend a couple days at Tongue Point and likely stay a day at Ileaco. Weather dependent.

I was just at Coon Island on July 12. The facilities are not well kept. The bathrooms were uninhabitable and need a powerwashing before entering. Fisherman, I gather, have left their gastronomical remains all over the inside. There were some transients on both docks. One guy had 3 unkept derelict boats. Not sure about the drug activity going down. I just felt it was sketchy.

Tamara plans on leaving RCYC on Sunday the 23rd. Not sure what we will do after that. Does anyone know when Rock the Cove takes place? We definitely want to avoid that. We will probably stop at Kalama on the 23rd, depending on Rock the Cove, and then head to Westport for a couple of days. Not sure about Astoria, but definitely will be in Cathlamette Wed. and Thur. The restroom on the east side of Coon Island should be considered a dung pile.

The CRYA digital newsletter is out today. There is a discussion of the “rock the cove” event (July 21 – 23) and there is mention of a fee to enter or be there, or something. (Bah Humbug)

As for sailing in the open ocean, it’s always weather (sea state) dependent and you have to know the tides. Basics: do not cross the bar during the ebb. A good overnight destination would be Grays Harbor, less than 50 miles away. You may have to motor there, but odds are you can sail back —– which reminds us of why we own a sailboat in the first place. 🙂
You could cruise south to Yaquina Bay, but it’s an overnight trip each way. We are lazy and might go to Westport @ Grays, or maybe just stop at Ilwaco for a day or three. It’s vacation and we are in no hurry, and have nothin’ to prove.

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Who is definitely going on this cruise?
So far, it looks like Tamara and Smoothie, and they need only one more Cascade 36 to have a one-design fleet….
🙂

We plan to go, but are not sure of a departure date.

Hello All,

I am following this thread for Lazy days and was curious of all the stops/overnights that has good access (i.e. Dock/ marina) with road /parking access to collect or drop off crew members that aren’t as enthusiastic about as long of a journey?

Of course Astoria would be desirable (but not so desirable fee’s), does Westport OR. across from Cathlamet have docks and road access? I hear cathlamet is nice but another fee stop?

Where is tongue point?

Any other suggestions, to help me see if I and occasional crew are up to the adventure?

Much Obliged,

Michael

Blue Moon, Misty Blue and Malagro left on an extended Lazy Days on the 14th. Went to Martin, Kalama, and 3 nights at the cove at Walker Island. Heading for Cathlamet tomorrow for a music festival at Mile 38 brewery. After that heading to the new docks at Westport before catching up with some of those that departed on the 22nd.

There was a rumor that there was a sunken boat at the cove. There is no sunken boat here so all is clear.

Matt
Blue Moon

I was planning on taking Rover down river and back for this cruise but life has gotten in the way. However, I would like to offer shore support for anyone that needs it starting evenings after the 26th. I’m willing to drive up and down river to help with crew transport or critical item retrieval. Let me know if you need help. My only fee is tolerating my company.

Mark Brodesser
S/V Rover

Ursa’s crew will be in Nashville. However, I do have a question applicable to those intending to stop in Kalama. Using geographical terms loosely, the new guest dock we’ve hoped to use in the past is near the McMenamins side and doesn’t have much space or turning room. On the marina web site it appears there might now be a long, new concrete dock on the freeway side, i.e. maybe north or northeast. Is that the case and is there also a connection to land?
Have fun!
Karen Jacobson

There is a new 500 ft long quest dock parallel to the tracks and freeway with a convenient ramp in the SE corner of the harbor (the old dock is still there but is of the newer grate materials used on the new dock with a ramp in the SW corner). Moorage for boats greater than 32 ft is just $18 a night with electricity.

Hello Lazy Dayers,
Sea Lilly and Sierra will be leaving RCYC on the 22nd and following the established path for the most part. We’ll def be at the pizza party! I think we will have a 3-boat pod with Ka Ha Si as well.

Cheers!

Does anyone know if dogs can be taken ashore at Gilbert River dock?

If using the Longview Lewis and Clark bridge factors into any of your Lazy Days planning it may still be closed to traffic

https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2023/sr-433-lewis-and-clark-bridge-close-sunday-july-16-8-days-critical-preservation-work

As of Thursday, bridge was announced to be open again.
https://www.kptv.com/2023/07/21/lewis-clark-bridge-between-rainier-longview-now-open/

Now all the have to do is finally completely extinguish the fire in a big chip pile on the WA side of the river! (sigh)

For those who are going to Astoria, I have your slips from the Marina manager. If you can look at the attachment, you will see your slip assignment.

You can also just call when you get there if you need a refresher.

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