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jota
Joined: 28 Feb 2001 Posts: 205
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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I assume they'll still charge . . . but all the same, I wonder if some new folks will go to Swell because of this?
They're kind of a tight-knit group there, with a certain . . . maturity, let's say . . . and probably not too keen on any perceived disruptions to their accustomed routine . . .
(Of course, the same could be said of me - I'm just not a SC guy.) |
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westender
Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 1288 Location: Portland / Gorge
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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If people are attracted to SC because of the new Landlord and aren't familiar with things there, I would suggest paying extra attention to traffic and driving when you're coming or going, Please! |
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starfish
Joined: 14 Apr 1996 Posts: 202
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Opening a can of worms. I would like to see some kind of short term parking at swell Most people get there early and stay all day. I am guessing they sail 2-3 hours in a 8 hour day.
So people like me who want to sail on their lunch can not find a parking spot.
I probably sail ten days a summer in the hatch/cheap/swell area. Most of my sailing is after work at Rowena. So paying 500 dollars for access to the billion dollar beach is not good option.
Ok waiting for the replys. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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OK: How does that accommodate folks who sail all day, with only brief breaks for food and rerigging? Who's going to play God and decree who's squatting and who's sailing? |
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starfish
Joined: 14 Apr 1996 Posts: 202
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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. Most people hang out more then they sail in my opinion. Now Isobored go get a life. |
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kmf
Joined: 02 Apr 2001 Posts: 503
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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So the real problem, Starfish, is that you get to a popular crowded site in the middle of a windy day during tourist season and you expect the rest of us to go home until after your lunch break is over......Yea that will work...
Last year there were many windy days that swell wasn't parked out. I guess you didn't look then. |
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starfish
Joined: 14 Apr 1996 Posts: 202
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm getting the responses I expected. LOL |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's extremely cool that the CGWA bought Swell City. Heck, if I'd
have known it would go for such a price, I probably would have bought it.
But it's a good thing for you all that didn't happen ;*)
I also think a few 2 hour park spots could be cool, something on the outside, so that you could charge like a $10 fee, and keep the rotation
fairly brisk. The CGWA could clean up (monetarily), and improve the Blackberry beach launch with the proceeds (yeh, I know Blackberry belongs to Cascade Locks).
-Craig
starfish wrote: | Opening a can of worms. I would like to see some kind of short term parking at swell Most people get there early and stay all day. I am guessing they sail 2-3 hours in a 8 hour day.
So people like me who want to sail on their lunch can not find a parking spot.
I probably sail ten days a summer in the hatch/cheap/swell area. Most of my sailing is after work at Rowena. So paying 500 dollars for access to the billion dollar beach is not good option.
Ok waiting for the replys. |
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starfish
Joined: 14 Apr 1996 Posts: 202
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the positive input. I was thinking a short term parking with a deposit. You pay the normal launch fee plus a 20 deposit. If you leave with in the allotted time you would get your deposit back. If you continually went over the time you would be publicly beaten. Ok only kidding about the beating part. Some constructive replies please. |
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westender
Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 1288 Location: Portland / Gorge
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Swell City is no different than some other places. Lots of break takers, lots of people waiting for the wind to get good. Some people park a car to reserve their spot and come back when it's time to sail.
Many have the summer off or are retired and can spend the day at the river with their buddies. Must be nice.
It is frustrating when you know you could be getting good rides, it's parked out and only 10 people sailing. Not everyone is a hero or wants to take a beating on the water ? |
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