Practice run Sunday 11/14

Attention: The Coast Guard will NOT be in attendance at this practice run.

Check out the conditions and the course (be sure to bring your top secret pirate map) along with some of your fellow racers... smack talk all you want and take a practice run through the Pass, Sunday morning November 14th. Slack before ebb is at 10:03am so plan on starting about 9:40. There will be no formal start, so bring your stopwatch, start when you want and go at your own pace.

2010-11-14  7:16 AM PST   Sunrise
2010-11-14 10:03 AM PST  -0.00 knots  Slack, Ebb Begins
2010-11-14 12:52 PM PST  -6.02 knots  Max Ebb
2010-11-14  4:32 PM PST   Sunset

Maybe we'll get summer-like weather like we did for last year's test paddle:
http://deceptionpassdash.blogspot.com/2009/11/sups-test-run-successful.html

NOAA Forecast:

NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
900 AM PST WED NOV 10 2010

SAT AND SUN
SE WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT.

This is a non-sanctioned, informal practice paddle. Ruby Creek, OAC, and any other involved entities in the 12/4 real Dash, are NOT in charge here. It's just a bunch of paddlers getting together to have some fun.

That said, it's recommended that you buddy up with a partner(s) before leaving the starting area; look out for each other; bring your safety gear; dress for immersion; and don't do anything stupid.