Freeride Newyears Day

Everyone had such a good time last week now talk has started about another freeride for Newyears day (weekend). What do you think Gearhart, Long Beach, Tierra Del Mar, Westport?????
Joe.......

Joe,

If you make it Long Beach or Westport, I am IN! It's closer to me (Olympia, WA), and I leave the morning of the 2nd for Canada agian.

Or maybe Ocean Park?

I also vote for someplace in WA :)
But I'll go anywhere for surf as usual :)

Longbeach sounds good to me. :D

So it sounds like Long Beach is some common ground. Jay, Ryell, Clint, Ben, Travis, Nate, any input?
Joe.........

Like I said"Longbeach sounds good to me.". :D :shock: :mrgreen:
Jay...........

OK we will set it in stone tomorrow. Anyone that does not want to do Long Beach speak up. How far out can we get the surf report??? Any ideas of different things to do??? I would like to bring a few of those waterproof disposable cameras so we can get some shots out ther on teh big waves,,, the second set. You just can't get shots of that action from the beach and that is where we catch the big air. Today was so nice,,, I wish I was out launching off some 20 footers. Oh ya, I found the problem with the blaster,,, the internal fuel filter was all gooed up. It will be ready to rock!
Joe........

Sweet, I can't wait to ride the blasta! I'm totally down for longbeach, can I get a ride again Chris? - I hope they have a sissy wave section.

I second the sissy waves... This will be my first time in the rough stuff!! Still can't wait though!

Sounds like LB is it, woohoo!

It will be a tad cold for camping i think. are we going to all stay at a hotel? Maybe rent a house if we all pitch in it should be pretty cheep to get a house. What are the thoughts on this? I'd be willing to make the calls and reservations

It won't be too chilly!

I found a house that will sleep 10+ in Longbeach with View ( so close to water) split 5 ways is 90$ per couple for the whole weekend - 3 bed 3 bath + bonus room, Family room, full kitchen, cable, the works. 2000 + sq feet

Whos interested in this idea? We might want to make the reservation ASAP if we want to do this. Let me know

I got a place all squared away to stay at.
Joe........

for all of us? or for you?

I wont need the accomodations.. I plan on being there Sat only. Sun morn I go back to Canada for the other type of skiing... On the snow.

for all of us? or for you?
I was offered a place to stay at LB for my family. I will have all the kids with me so I hope some other little ones will be there.
Joe..........

We were planning on being over there for that weekend already. Already have a place to stay in LB. There are fireworks on the beach boardwalk on Friday night or maybe Saturday night. Pretty sure its Friday night.
So you can count us in. Might have foot holds done by then. Let me talk to some of the frozen nutts from Spokane to see if they are down for a freeride. 38th street beach access?
Sounds like a few people so far. I was thinking of bringing the big boat and getting a waterproof video box and maybe filming the back side of the adventure. Catching the big air from sea? Hopefully it will be nice 60 second break, with no second set of waves, just nice rollers. That would be sweet, seen a few times in long beach like that so it is possible. Hopefully no storm surge or anything like that.
Jetgirl if you are looking I am sure there are people who will be wanting a place to stay.
Jon

We hope to make it but it all depends on if I can get out of an previous commitment.

Jay.........

We are now going to make this a monthly event! First weekend of every month we'll all hit the beach together. More details comming.

I was offered a place to stay at LB for my family. I will have all the kids with me so I hope some other little ones will be there.
Joe..........


Is this something other than what we discussed Sunday? Let me know.
Dan...........

I was offered a place to stay at LB for my family. I will have all the kids with me so I hope some other little ones will be there.
Joe..........


Is this something other than what we discussed Sunday? Let me know.
Dan...........
Nope, that is your gig.
Joe......

Ok, we are scheduled and ready, heading over Friday early AM to long beach, Joe, we are bringing Alie so Austin has someone about his age. So 38th street beach access or further up the penisula? smaller waves up towards the tip, but still fun riding, less rip tides (no river pull).
But it is much better waves typically at 38th street. And easy to find.
So hope to see everyone again, I am down with monthly trip to the beach. Actually planning on 2 trips each month in Feb, march, april, or at least to hood river and hope for wind. I am in the process of finishing some projects then the SJ gets a make over so hopefully its done for this ride.
Joe, got any billet couplers laying around?
Let me know,
thanks
Jon Gallagher

Ok, we are scheduled and ready, heading over Friday early AM to long beach, Joe, we are bringing Alie so Austin has someone about his age. So 38th street beach access or further up the penisula? smaller waves up towards the tip, but still fun riding, less rip tides (no river pull).
But it is much better waves typically at 38th street. And easy to find.
So hope to see everyone again, I am down with monthly trip to the beach. Actually planning on 2 trips each month in Feb, march, april, or at least to hood river and hope for wind. I am in the process of finishing some projects then the SJ gets a make over so hopefully its done for this ride.
Joe, got any billet couplers laying around?
Let me know,
thanks
Jon Gallagher
I will have all the kids with me. I have a funky Riva coupler on that Project round nose but it is only the drive shaft side. HEre is a link to a coupler set I have on my watch list from Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4504910111&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Joe..........

So are we planning on all being in LB by Friday morning? - Do we have any plans for that evening? Jay, are you and Lisa going to make it out?

I was offered a place to stay at LB for my family. I will have all the kids with me so I hope some other little ones will be there.
Joe..........


Is this something other than what we discussed Sunday? Let me know.
Dan...........
Nope, that is your gig.
Joe......
Jon,
I bought the couplers on Ebay if your in need.
Joe........

Mel, I think we are going....I Hope!

Jay....

We'll be there either Thursday night or Friday noonish. Don't have plans to ride Friday, but who knows. We have everything ready to go already, other than fuel, and can't wait to hit the big blue in better health than last time.

So where is everyone staying? maybe if i actually read this thread back in the day i could have said tierra del mar is supposed to be the shiznit that time of year but long beach is killer too and definitely one of my favorite places to ride. I will most likely be towing this house-sized POS behind my big truck if we have a campground or somewhere to shower and i can just sleep in the trailer.

Joe,
I was looking at billet coupler, is the one from Ebay billet? It looked like a stock set.
We are coming in as of right now, Friday AM. Planning on 10 or 11 am. But might come after work on Thursday but then we get in about 1 am and that makes for a hard day riding the next day. So probably just stick with Friday arrival.
Ryell,
There are camp grounds open in long beach that are fairly cheap.
I am not sure about parking next to the road on 38th street access road and just camping there. I know they don't like it on the beach, but maybe just park by the bathrooms. If you want you can come shower at our room, we are staying at Breaker's.

Also everyone is invited to Turkey dinner Saturday night after riding. Anybody interested??

Friday night they are doing the fireworks over the beach show. We are planning on being down on the boardwalk or at least somewhere close to there for most of the night. Basically come into Long Beach, turn left at the go kart track follow to the end, (boardwalk starts there).

So... What days are ride days? Fri Sat and Sun?? Sun I am out... Going to Canada for snow.. I might just have to take Fri off work and come ride two days, leave early on Sat to clean the ski's before going out of the country.

I will most likely be towing this house-sized POS behind my big truck if we have a campground or somewhere to shower and i can just sleep in the trailer.


CHECKMATE I WANT TO SEE YOUR HOUSE-SIZED POS THAT YOU PULL BEHIND YOUR BIG TRUCK!

Were are staying in a hotel - It's too frickin cold to camp! lol
I'll try and get one as close to the beach access road as possible - I think there is a Best Western there?

I am going to find booking tomorrow.. We plan on coming down on Fri now and staying the night!!!! YHEA!!!!

Jetgirl,
there is a best western pretty close to the 38th street beach access.
It has beach access on that rode the best western is on, but that is the start of the boardwalk and pretty soft sand.
Any hotel on the penisula is close, we stay at the breaker's cheap during the winter's but since its New Year's its summer rates at most places. But a regular room there is still cheap.
Anyways, for lodging, Go to www.funbeach.com
Again everyone is invited to Turkey dinner on Saturday night after riding.
Jon

Dog pile at Jon's place Saturday night!
Joe.......

Joe,
As long as your on the bottom.... hahaha
Need to get you a shirt now. What would that one say? Joe, loves the bottom?? just kidding.
Jon

All booked at the breakers!!!! Arrive Fri morn, leave sat night. Got a pretty big unit if anybody needs to store stuff or shower while we are there too. Ryell, I got a spot on the floor if you need it. Don't want you sleeping on a POS house sized trailer lol.

I'm guessing it's something more on the lines of Curly........or Moe............or is it Larry??????

niuk, niuk, niuk

I can't wait, is this still a month away? sheesh... lets go ride somepalce guys. We need a boat on a lake to make wake for us to practice carvin.

you guys make me fuggin hate myself :( I wish I could have a go at trying to bust an aluminum pole (or the rip it from the hull).

OK, making reservations at the The Breakers - for Friday and Saturday. thx for the info Jon

your welcome, I hope you went and checked other hotels too. There are some that are cheaper, but these rooms are really nice and the parking lot is safe, since its farther out of downtown.
We like the breaker's compared to other places. specially winter rates when there is not a special event.
Nice heated indoor pool and hot-tub.
See you all there. And remember Turkey dinner Saturday night if your interested. I will have room number Saturday at the ride.
See you all there.
Jon

I can't wait, is this still a month away? sheesh... lets go ride somepalce guys. We need a boat on a lake to make wake for us to practice carvin.
Rex,
Sounds like there will be people out there Fri, Sat, & Sun,,, are you off on any of those days?
Joe.....

Jon, I did check around actually. I am talking to the Breakers about discounts for JSN crew since we plan on doing this once a month. I will let every know what they are willing to do for us as soon as I find out.

P.S.
Jon,
If your wife needs any help with dinner have her give me a buzz.

Fireworks!
http://funbeach.com/events/independence/fireworks/NYEve.html

Its not that I cant get the days off. I cant afford to miss the work time, hence... I cannot afford to go.

Yeah, Fire fire fire...
Yep, we plan on being on the beach outside of the breakers or maybe down on the boardwalk, chairs, alchol, etc. Everyone is welcome to join in if your there Friday night.

Jetgirl,
Thanks for the offer, she would appreciate any help.

Well let us know what you find out about the breaker's. discount's etc.
They give me a frequent vistor discount already but might be lower rates.

See everyone in a couple of weeks, have a great Christmas.
Jon

Jon,

We will be there!! We are staying at the breakers as well!! We'll camp next to you so your not lonely.

The link to the fireworks page made me wonder...

Are fireworks OK to use on New Years eve in Washington? Got a bunch left over from July 4th.

Thanks,
Barry B

Yep.....BlackJack in Vancouver will be open sometime between Christmas and New Years Day - not sure when.

Not sure about the rest of Wa.
But in Spokane they are illegal year around, and only legal in a little city outside of Spokane only on the 4th of July and on the indian Resv.
I see people at long beach letting off Fireworks. I think the sign says no fireworks, since the dune grass is very flammable when it's dry. (summer time) I have been knowen to break the law a few times in the past, just word of caution, be safe..... Cop's are watching.

Either way if you choose to bring them or lite them off it's your choice and your ticket if you get caught.

WA st legislature leaves it up to the districts to decide whether or not they will allow fireworks. Fire works are legal where I live, the city next to me, its seems like everyother year they are allowed. The next city they dont allow arial fireworks (morters, bottle rockets and fountains!). So you should contact the city if you really care. The worst they will do is just take your fireworks, specially this time of the year cause there really isnt no immonent threat of fire.

No immonent threat of fire, you haven't seen me start a camp fire in a while:)
Joe.......

Joe... Just put the race fuel down and walk away slowly... very slowly.....

The Breakers has offerd a 10% discount for anyone making reservations with the JetSkiNews group, this includes reservations that have already been made for NewYears weekend. If you already have your reservation just give them a call, talk to Bob and let him know you are with JetSkiNews and he will give you the 10% discount. I am working with management at The Breakers for additional discounts so stay tuned.

For those who have not yet made reservations they are booking fast so call and reserve your room.


The Breakers
Hwy 103 at 26th - Long Beach
360-642-4414 / 800-219-9833
Make Reservations with Bob and tell him you are with JetSkiNews.

Joe is the fire king! I have witnessed his supreme being in action!

Jay........

Hey can someone check to see if they can hold a room with 2 beds until say tuesday so when i get back I can book a room? that would be great. thanks guys... $1.50/minute is not allowing me to call the breakers!

Ryell

Are you out of money already? :oops:

Jay............

Discount applied! Thanks Jetgirl!

Ryell, I talked with Bob and he says that have TONS of 2 beds available, and knows that there will be some available by tuesday. If you want me to book it for you, let me know.

dans@designbyothers.com

Thanks Dan!

yeah Jay, this trip is harsh lol. we arent quite out of money but calling home is ridiculous. I am sorry my phone works here because after we go out and get a few drinks at night... lol it gets a lot of use. its really bad because we are 5 hours behind you guys, the day after, so we end up dialing people at like 4 AM your time! woops.

We will have some awesome pictures tomorrow, reef fishing 5 klicks off the coast!

later all,
Ryell

where are you at?

Sydney, Australia.

I can taste the salt already...
I read somewhere sea water has 220 times the salt content of fresh water lakes. With over 2lbs of salt per cubic foot of sea water, that's amazing.

= ( I want to cry
We live in FL work keep us traveling till end of Jan. We go on regular basic to Wa Portland OR Vancuver WA Kent Wa and Seatle WA.
Most liketly we will be near you guys but can't go. EVEN WHEN WE WOULD LOVE TO. So we can meet all of our new friends here.

First off... YOU LIVE IN FL!!!! I want to cry! lol

Second, you just named most of the cities all of us LIVE in.. So we can't ride, big deal, next time your in town (Wa and OR), tell us where and lets get a JSN cocktail party set up!

Since CPRman shared the salt water fact I thought people might find this link interesting:
http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/buoy/46041.html

It's current data from a buoy 25 miles miles off the Washington coast near Aberdeen. There is detailed Water/air temps and wave and wind information.

Might not tell you what the beach is like but if the waves are huge out there they have to hit sometime. :)

Thanks,
Barry B

Wow, click the month chart, the waves are off the hook right now,, please bring big waves on 1 Jan 05!!!
Joe.......

Does that page really say there are 23 foot waves right now? whoa!

Currently with a wave height of 14.11 feet and a wave range of 14.1 feet, that gives you a linear wave angle of 63 degrees!!!! Dang!! Thats a steep pitch!!

CPRman is getting a bit excited about the big waves. Please consider these large swells are TWENTY FIVE miles out. How big is your gas tank?

As the swells hit the shallow waters near the shore they would get smaller. There probably is some correlation between the waves out 25 miles and the shore waves. In the end the energy does have to go somewhere.

Another way to guess what is going on now is comparing the data from the last freeride (look at the monthly graphs):
http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/buoy/2004/11/13/46041.html?graphtype=1

With the current data:
http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/buoy/2004/12/9/46041.html?graphtype=1

Consider how the surf was for the last freeride and what the ocean data was. The ocean has been kicky some booty the last couple days. Might just be some fun at the beach.

In case anybody wants to make up for screwing off in science class long ago...
Here is another link to the same buoy at the official goverment site:
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=46041

Here are definitions of the terms:
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/waveobs.shtml
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/measdes.shtml

Thanks,
Barry B

This is going to be a blast!

DAN
Yes we live in Orlando FL, but our job keep us traveling all the time. Our mayor destinations are Kent Wa Seatle WA Tacoma WA Portland OR Trautdale OR Los Angeles CA and more. We would love to get together some day with you guys "lots thing to learn from all of you".
I always love PWC and want it one but never set my mind to it. Job keep us busy till I convince my friend to sell me his Polaris 96 SL 650, now I got my wife hook to it so much the she wants one. We found a 2000 XLT 1200 in rivaracing.com for her.

For those who love wave jumping

http://www.floridarallyseries.com/media/frs0104/frs0104_400k.wmv

Mike,
Well, I am in Olympia, about 20 minutes south of Tacoma. If you ever get up here this summer, I live on a lake and got a few ski's, if ya know what I mean!

For those who love wave jumping

http://www.floridarallyseries.com/media ... 4_400k.wmv


Them aint waves! Why do they wear tour coats in Florida?
Come to the N.W. and we'll show you some waves!
Jay.......

How many do we have going so far? Joe and Fam, Jay and Lisa, Dan and Kim, Christopher and I, Ryell, Jon and Fam, Bart and ......... Who esle? I think Nate and Ben and maybe Travis
Dan Solie? I need to call a few buddies that are not net type folk.
Joe..........

DAN
Yes we live in Orlando FL, but our job keep us traveling all the time. Our mayor destinations are Kent Wa Seatle WA Tacoma WA Portland OR Trautdale OR Los Angeles CA and more. We would love to get together some day with you guys "lots thing to learn from all of you".
I always love PWC and want it one but never set my mind to it. Job keep us busy till I convince my friend to sell me his Polaris 96 SL 650, now I got my wife hook to it so much the she wants one. We found a 2000 XLT 1200 in rivaracing.com for her.
Nice very nice. It must be nice to be able to go wave jumping in the ocean in shorts:) I think JSN should invade the Florida rally series next year! Now that would be fun, road trip to Florida!!!!!
Joe..........

Jet Girl... I (Dan Solie) will be coming with 3 more. Kevin, Shauna and Joelle.. Gotta bring out the ladies ya know. 2 skis - 4 people.

Dan

thats great! we have a super crew already! and its still 3 weeks away :-)
Keep those invites going, more the merrier!

Hello everyone....
Is this a "freeride" event or is this open for anyone to accompany you? I have heard and seen the photos of your trips to the ocean on jsn, they look like a total blast and a fun bunch of people. I have done some ocean riding up at Pacific Beach ,WA and I would have to say ocean riding is the best. I wouldn't want to crash your event if it is a freeride event only. But if it is open to anyone I would love to show up.
Happy Holidays!

Dannyboy68, Please DO come out! These events are for everybody that wants to ride and have a great time with great people. We all live PWC and are more than happy to have more people like us come out and play.

Jay.....

Heck Yhea Dannyboy, get out there. We need more Dan's... So far there are 2 that I know of lol. . If you want to caravan together let me know. I am down in Olympia and will be heading out late Fri Morning.

thats great! we have a super crew already! and its still 3 weeks away :-)
Keep those invites going, more the merrier!
Our events are always open to anyone that wants to come out. Surf riding is better with a group anyway. The larger the group the better we can keep an eye on each other. Welcome to the site,,, make yourself at home.
Joe………...

Yes, please come join us, all are welcome!

For those who missed the previous post and since it looks like we have some new attendee's .....

I think most of us are staying at The Breakers
Hwy 103 at 26th - Long Beach
360-642-4414 / 800-219-9833

Mention JetSkiNews when you make your reservation and save 10%.

I look forward to seeing some new faces :-)

Excellent!! Thank you all for the harm welcome and I look forward to riding with you all.

Jay I seen the pic of waves in the NW and no way you catch me riding those. lol
MIKE

Dannyboy,
Everyone is welcome, like you probably already can see. Just a bunch of NW people that love to ride, being safer than riding alone on the ocean. Come out Friday night for the fireworks on the beach, should be good group of people that night. Then Saturday riding, afterwards Turkey dinner (free) to anyone that wants to come, being held at The breakers hotel in our room, will let you know the room number Friday night and Saturday night. Anyone heading home Saturday night that wants to shower off before they leave, are welcome to use our shower and are welcome to come by for food.
Again, Turkey dinner, mash potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn, stuffing. all provided. Anything else you want, food or drink you must bring.
The Turkey dinner is open to anyone showing up, riders, family, etc.
Jon

Jon,

We are staying at the breakers too, and will be leaving Sat night. I might just take you up on that shower offer though. We will have a kitchen in our unit, so if you need some extra fridge space or a second oven... We got em.

I heard that if you feed Joe, he'll follow you home......kinda like a stray! :shock:

Jay..............

So, is anybody riding on Fri? I plan on being there Fri Afernoon.

I would like to, depends on what time we get out of the house Friday.
Planning on 7 am so could be over there around 1-2 pm.
So I might ride Friday if others are going to be there.
I am also planning on checking out race site for in the gorge for 2005 and so might be later. And then possibly stake out a place on the beach for fire/fireworks show/drink fest.
Jay,
your to funny. Joe is never a stray... can he run fast in boots? kidding.
See ya all soon.
Jon

Jon and anybody else who is going to come out early on Fri or whenever.

Whoever wants my cell number PM or email me at dans@designbyothers.com. I will have it on me. Call me when somebody gets down there. We plan on leaving about 10am. That should put us there by noon.

Dan

Kim & I will be in Ocean Park (10 miles north) Thursday afternoon with the kids, probably around 2pm or so. We won't ride on Friday unless we run across someone with a beach cart. Dan, remove your cell no. from the previous post to keep web spiders from grabbing it - I don't have edit privilages in this forum or I'd do it.

Edited, thanks Dan... I have no beach cart... DOH! Well, dan, can we look at the pretty waves with you?

We will be there on Friday Im hoping early afternoonish, if we get there early enough im sure Christopher will be down for a ride if there are enough of us there then.

Yeah, Dan, you can look at the pretty waves with us. Just heard that Hawaii is getting 50 footers, I can't imagine that kind of action here.......

thats just scarry!

Edited, thanks Dan... I have no beach cart... DOH! Well, dan, can we look at the pretty waves with you?
CPRMan has my beach cart. It doesn't look like much but I did haul my RXX to the beach at Westport with it.
Joe......

<a href="http://www.jetskinews.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album04&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=2">http://www.jetskinews.com/albums/album04/DSC09503.thumb.jpg

OK I finally regestered. Lisa & I are coming out Friday some time, bringing the kids Plus 2 spectators. We have reservations at the Breakers Fri. & Sat.

LoL Scottie, its about time! Gald to hear you are commin out! look forward to seeing you and the fam ;-)

Cool! The crew is ready to rock the beach and even some new friends are making the trip out,,, it just keeps getting better.
Joe..........

Talked to the guys down @ the ol AWA today, they are officially behind us for these monthly freeride events.

JOE
Sure is nice, not that we have done it yet. Our work keep us very busy as a matter a fack the first days off since november where taking today 12-17 12-18 and we are not even home. We are in Columbos OH bit cool still for us. We were in Tacoma this pass Monday. Don't worry guys as soon we get our hands in ours PWC will be posting pictures here so you can see the clear water of FL.
We dont make promess but we can plan for FL Rallies Series you all welcome home " as long you behave, and wife said bring your own soap, pillows and not smoking in the house".LOL We hope you like latin food. Cause thats whats on the menu.

Soap, Check
Pillows, Check
No Smoking.......um....check
Latin food.....Malox, check.



Chris, with the AWA behind us for the freeride stuff, what exactly does that mean/do to it?

Latin food! YEA! My bags are packed!
Just gotta figure out a way to get my boat there!

Jay...........

Dan
We are Puertoricans no spicy food for us, just well season. You will see I havn't meet someone who complaints about my wifes cooking... YET LOL.
If not Orlando FL has a very large restaurant food chain to chose from.

Mike, I grew up on south western food ( Tex-Mex). I have a hard time finding anything too spicy and I know Joe will eat most anything! I'm sure that your wife is a wonderful cook.
Jay..........

Hell ya, Edie can make some kick ass Mexican food.
Joe..........

Well we will have to meet some day to try cooking. We are not to fond of spicy food but will try....
If my job permits for FL rallies will have an xtra room maybe 2 to share with you guys. (I hope you guys get along will heve to share a bed)
LOL

2 dudes in a bed is a littel gay :shock:
Well we will have to meet some day to try cooking. We are not to fond of spicy food but will try....
If my job permits for FL rallies will have an xtra room maybe 2 to share with you guys. (I hope you guys get along will heve to share a bed)
LOL

1 week and 2 days away! Make those reservations! Don't miss this one, it's going to be a weekend to remember! And what a way to start a new year, friends, family and FUN! that's what it is all about!

Pics from the preparation weekend are up: Jay's Garage (http://www.jetskinews.com/modules.php?set_albumName=19-Dec-04&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1)

Don't forget, I am sure joe is going to bring out the "Sneaker/Sleeper" Kit... Patented of course...

So thats what alternative fuel looks like!
Jay......

Flinstones... Meet the flinstones......

So thats what alternative fuel looks like!
Jay......
My riding shoes fit so well in there!
Joe........

Flinstones... Meet the flinstones......
Monster JetSki Garage! Jesse better look out.
Joe.........

Tell ryell to crank up that old decal machine... I want one of those decals for my XPL!!!!! or....
"Property of Jay's Garage" "Powered by Community Parts" "Parts of my other ski are in his boat"

We should make one of these.
Joe........
http://www.towsurfer.com/uploads/towchat/{0582BB28-F2B8-4F6C-8A9F-EE672C2B0F4A}.jpg

Good question how do I get the decal that said
Jetskinews.com
?
Mike

Tell ryell to crank up that old decal machine... I want one of those decals for my XPL!!!!! or....
"Property of Jay's Garage" "Powered by Community Parts" "Parts of my other ski are in his boat"
Ryell is selling off his vinyl printer. I just shot off an email to www.pwcgraphics.com to get a batch of JSN stickers. At the moment I think the only JSN stickers are in the JSN prize packages that are being given away to the winners of the games.
Joe.........

Count me on for a JSN.com
decal
MIke

I can bring some decals to the beach, depending on colors and sizes i might need to charge for a couple if i dont have the materials. just list what you guys want and i will work on them this week.

on the other side of things, the orange beast is done being painted, it gets buffed and hopefully we can bust ass two afternoons this week and get it done provided Jays schedule allows for such work. i am set to head to the beach so lets ride!! SX-R and XPL will be out there for sure...

Merry Christmas everyone!

Ryell

Oh... I was posting because I am working on a life sled to be tested @ long beach New Years. it should work out well

Ryell, I'm on Vacation this week and if you need help I'm available thru Wednesday. Give me a call or pm me.

Looks like we've got quite a group commin this weekend! Awesome.
Surf classes the first day, hardcore filming on the second.

surf classes? from whom? I didnt know we had a pro amongst us for this trip... are we charging???

interesting notion to say the least.

and by hardcore i hope you mean more of joe's classic wipeouts because besides that i didnt see too much HARDCORE action

Oh I don't know Ryell,,, you could use a few leasons :D
Joe..........
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Ouch,
Joe, just because you had the best wipe-out on video, sorry did not get Ryell's roll over on XPL.
just kidding you guys.
This weekend will be awesome if the waves are right. I am bringing the sit-down to attempt something hardcore.
Still getting the superjet together for this ride. no footholds yet, unless custom ones get done in time.
See everyone Friday. Are we riding Friday afternoon?
Jon G.

The lesson's are going to be in carving, cutting, and white wash entry. Take them with me if you want. :)

Hardcore, pfft, you didn't think that cut back off the lip of a 24 foot wave was hardcore enough? Sheesh man :) I thought it was. And I know you saw it...

I'm really looking forward to some smaller more shaped waves this time.

p.s. Ryell, can you please bring your vid cam, I will provide tapes for it.

Ummmm, Sign me up for any and ALL classes lol.

Also, I will have with me, my digital Vid camera that my GF will be shooting with. As well as a few digital cameras. I will burn you a copy of the footage and mail it to you Chris.

anyone drink bud light? If interested I will bring it for either Friday fireworks, or Saturday night turkey dinner.
Let me know.

Chris, great idea for the new ocean rider's, granted still learning to ride the stand-up in the white stuff my self, but have some great pointer's for runabout rider's and surf. specially about overturned boats, and wave curls. Would be nice to have a little share time with new rider's to let them know the deal with the sand bar, rip tides, safety issue's, etc.

I will be there Friday around noon. Are we meeting at the hotel or at 38th street beach access?

Jon Gallagher

Jon,

I drink bud light, and you are my new best friend lol. Whevever we meet is fine. I am not familiar with the layout of longbeach, but will be at the hotel by noon (Silver Durango, double trailer, one ski). Is anybody who is coming early, bringing a beach cart??

Dan,
I will bring it. I will be driving Brown dodge ram, two place trailer, stand-up and runabout, with numbers on R/A 505.
The layout of long beach is really easy. On the website for long beach you can look at a map that gives you the beach access sites, and street numbers. The breakers is north of downtown long beach, you will see a Chevron gas station after leaving town, on the right, the Breakers is left just little past chevron station. golf course is right across highway from breakers.
The 38th street beach access is the first beach access when you come in the town. before you reach downtown. If you go through Illwaco you will turn left just before the shell station. If you get to go-kart track you went to far.
My cell does not work once I leave Illwaco. So cannot get message's unless I drive to Illwaco. I will stop by the beach access first thing and check if anyone is riding.
Jon G

Sweet! Thanks for the info. I will keep an eye out for you.

SURF REPORT for Friday/Sat.
Still kind of early but figured I would check.
Looks like it will be the waves Jay is looking for. 4 to 5 foot wind waves, 3 to 4 ft. swell. Water temps 50-53 degree's. No tsunami like last time.....
I will check tide tables and see what the rip tide is doing but hopefully right now looks slow. So expect nice round face waves, swell of 4 ft means easily 12 foot back side. Good enough for back flip Joe. Or barrell roll on the blaster??
I will call in on Thursday and update surf report.
Jon G.

Hey!.. I can stand bigger waves, I just dont like them coming at me only a couple seconds apart!!! :P
This sounds like a great weekend!
Jay....

I have 4 camp sites to check out this weekend for future Long Beach events. Looking for campground like the one we used at Westort in the spring of this year. Someplace we can use in the summer that will camp around 30 sites.
Newpaper will be coming out to do a story!

Joe...........

Newspaper?....I better comb my hair!
Jay...

Which newspaper? I have a contact to the Oregonian, and we may be able to get coverage there too.

I talked to the Chinook Observer, a local Long Beach Peninsula news paper. Go ahead and call the Oregonian, they may want to come out? Christopher, you want to call the Seattle Times? Just about any newspaper will run a story if there is a local interest, like if you live in Olymia,,,, I bet the Olympia newspaper would be interested in a story. That is how it works with race results.
Joe.........

The wheels are rolling......

Also, webmaster@whatever.com works well.
Joe...........

The Oregonian can't cover it, seems they're having a dinner social New Year's Day with webmaster@whatever.com

Oh boy! you guys better be on your best behavior!!!!! :-)

Jay, Yes please comb your hair!!! :lol:

I will put a call in to the Olympian tomorrow and see what I can drum up. Other than that!! It's official, I just got my ol'94 XP fired back up... She'll be ready for the ocean!!!!! Jay, you should smell my garage, you'll love it!

Oh Ya!?!?!!!
You should see and smell my garage on most any weekend during race season.....
Jay............

Jetgirl, I think I'll go and get my hair done for the occasion....LOL!
Jay.........

I need a complete list of everyone going and their home town if you want to be in the press release. I am writing it up now.
Joe............

Looks like Travis, Nate, and Ben have all cancelled for this weekend. Guess I need new camera people... :(

We're gonna have to put somemore time in with those training wheels Ryell!

I'm the one that needs the stand-up training wheels...............
Just wait till later this summer......I'll show you guys!
Jay............

We will be in Detroit MI Playing with the snow thinking of you guys :oops:
But one day .... one day will be our DAY.
:P

Looks like Travis, Nate, and Ben have all cancelled for this weekend. Guess I need new camera people... :(

I will be there with DV camcorder ready. Santa even brought me an nice external microphone that makes quite a difference. Who knows the next DVD might even be better than the new one.

Trip plans:
I will be heading down with my wife Saturday morning and hope to arrive around noon. We have reservations at the Breakers for Saturday night. We will be bringing around a gallon of homemade gumbo to add to the Saturday dinner festivities.

In regards to video:
Someone in this thread mentioned making copies of video tapes we shoot for Chris, etc. If you have a Digital video camcorder we can copy each other's tapes while we are there Saturday night and maybe even Sunday. Try to bring what you need to do this including a 4 to 4 firewire cable and your camera manual. You might even need your camera remote control like my Canon does.

So you can find the right instructions in your manual here are examples of the DV tape copying pages for my Canon:
http://home.comcast.net/~barryblanchard/stuff/Canon.jpg
and Sony:
http://home.comcast.net/~barryblanchard/stuff/Sony.jpg

If you have a non-DV camcorder bring your AV cables and we might be able to deal with copying that too. If someone has one of those inverters that make AC electricity in your car it could help recharging camcorder batteries.

I will only be shooting with my Canon. The Sony has a bad microphone but works fine for copying tapes.

Just make sure I have something good to shoot!

Thanks,
Barry B

I'll have my laptop there, so we can burn any video right to cd. I don't believe it's got the firewire port, so it'll have to download via USB. Shouldn't be a problem, and I'll try to remember to grab some blank cd's.

I'll have my laptop there, so we can burn any video right to cd. I don't believe it's got the firewire port, so it'll have to download via USB. Shouldn't be a problem, and I'll try to remember to grab some blank cd's.

Digital video camcorders are usually firewire only. Some might have USB for downloading stills like a digital still camera. USB is possible if you have a USB device to capture analog video.

I was thinking of borrowing a high-end Dell laptop from work that can do video work. After thinking about the time involved messing with video I figured I would just wait until I get home. That way I can use the time at the beach for things like socializing.

I will have my laptop, and it has a firewire. I also have a power inverter for the truck so we can use that too. I plan on being there Fri and Sat only though. But, we can hook up the laptop in my truck and have a mobile editing station if need be for ya rasper.

just to confirm i'll be at the breakers on fri and staying through sunday afternoon. i'm brining the kid. hope you are all too. she's going to kick my ass if there are no other kids there. she's 6. thanks.

I'm bringin 2 rugrats myself :)

I will have my kids as well.
Joe.......

I am bringing Kevin, does that count Joe?

We are bringing Alie, 11 yr and Stefanie 20
Joe, for the newspaper thing. I am coming, wife Vicki, above kids, and talked Steve Wareham into coming out, all from Spokane, Wa. Hauling his barge for him. And not sure of any other East side guys coming yet.

I have small power inverter 300 watt. Not sure if it works or not, usually our DV cam holds a charge all day. I do not have the cable for video cam to video cam but can play video on TV at the breakers Saturday night.
Might be able to rig something up, sounds like video will be plenty. Which is good.
See you guys tomorrow afternoon. Trying to leave early to make it there around noon.

Looks like good afternoon high tides :)
Also, sinse we do drive on the beach up here in Washington, and I often get asked about the rules and regulations, here are some tips. :)

When pulling onto the approach road you should decrease the air pressure in your tires to 20-25 pounds. When you lower the air pressure it gives the tire a wider, softer footprint enabling the vehicle to ride higher on top of the sand instead of digging down into it. This also helps to reduce the amount of strain on the engine since you're rolling on top of the sand and not plowing through it.


When driving through the softer sand between the approach road and the hard packed beach, do not stop. Drive at a slow, even pace. The maximum speed limit is 25 MPH. Accelerating too quickly will cause loss of traction and bury you to the axle. If this happens, it's time to break out the jack and shovel.


Try to stay in the ruts made by other vehicles unless they are so deep you bottom out. The sand in these ruts is more compacted than other sand.


Stay on the hard pack and out of the "sugar sand". This soft sand is the Peninsula's version of quick sand, and driving in it is a fair guarantee you will bury your car to the axel.


If you do get stuck beyond your ability to pull yourself out, expect tow fees to be approximately $80.


Stay out of the clam beds (the softer sand close to the water line). This preserves our clams and ensures more recreational dig dates available each year. (It also keeps you from getting a ticket!)


Watch the tides! Don't get trapped on the wrong side of areas of the beach that are impassable at high tide.


If you can do so without going into the sugar sand, park above the high tide line.


In the event that you do lose traction, DO NOT spin your wheels to try to dig out of it. It only takes a couple of pumps on the gas to sink you down to your axle. The best solution is to decrease your tire pressure, shift to low range and back out of the rut you came in on before trying to proceed.


Always watch for pedestrians, animals and sunbathers. And remember, beach debris cannot be trusted to stay put. Sneaker waves can lift perfectly stable looking logs and move them quite a distance in just a few moments.


Give the underside of your vehicle a good freshwater rinse when you come off the beach to remove corrosive sand and salt.

Ski's, life vest, helmet, wet suits, gloves, boots, oil, ratio right, chairs, eazy up all loaded. Now it is time to load all the bags, blankets, pillows, etc into the truck. We are rolling out tonight. See everyone there tomorrow. Also I sent out emails to the newspapers for Spokane, Poulsbo, Seattle, Olympia, Vancouver, and Portland.
Joe.............
(503)710-6294

We will be on our way tomorrow morning. I will have Dsolies new boat to give it an oceanside break in. Looks like we will have a great turn out!
See ya'll in the morning or early noon!

Jay and Lisa and hounds.

I am all loaded and ready to rock! Bringing my dbl trailer with me so I can take home my new pimped out ride!!! As soon as Kev get here in the morning, we are on the road!!!! C-ya all there!

Ditto here, leavin in the morning - see everyone there

Kevin coming to your house too?!!!! WOW!
Jay............

Yhea, I have put automatic machine guns around ALL of my landscapiing....

Good night all!! See you ALL tomorrow!!!! WHoo hoo!!!!!

Just finished loading my gear, leavin after I get up @ the crack of noon!

For all to keep updated. A lot of us arrived today, some a little later then others. We did not hit the beach today but we will tomorrow, rain or not! So far, I have met up with Joe, Jay, Dan, and Ryell. If anybody else is out here. I am in room 412 at the breakers. That's in Building "D". Ryell and I scoped out the beach today and it looks like the Cranberry street beach enterance is gonna be the SPOT!!! If not, we fall back to the 38th st enterance.

Anyhow, if others are down here or coming down, hurry up and hook up! Cell phone coverage is sketchy down here, so we are relying on text messages. If you know one of our numbers.. Use it!

C-ya (or a lot of you) tomorrow!!!

Dan

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND PEOPLE!!!!!!
MIKE

Okay guys, I have a day one update for you!!!!

New Years festivities included quite a bit of alcohol conditioning, and masses of consumed seafood (not a good mix). Fireworks were great and the weather cooperated. Now....

Surf Day - Saturday.
AM meeting at the edgewater inn for some breakfast and planning, most people came dressed ready to rock and roll... Others, like Joe, came in his own special attire (see next thread). We alll hit the beach at the 38th st access about 11:00ish... GAME ON!!! Once all arived, we all helped unloading boats and getting them ready to GO! Small pre-surf meeting, going over some safety basics and partner pairing, we hit the surf. Great breaks all along the beach, we had some great arial efforts made by all. Special mentions to:
Kim - For the massive air that we now have proof of her doing!!!!

Ryell - Jumped so hard he lost a shoe, smelled so bad, the surf brought it BACK!!!

Jay - For allowing the handlebars to give you the himelich manuver mid air

Clint - For just ripping it UP!

Joe - For the tent and the pleasure of doing the walk/swim of shame after our boats died 100yds from shore.

Dan and Kevin - First timers out in the surf hitting the big waves with the best of em

Dan C. - For letting us all use your (now broken) ski, and the use of your camera!!!

Scotty - For NEVER coming in to rest

Jon and the other dude in the red drysuit - For going big in the back breaks

Chris - Just for being there with the cameras and your sarcastic humor

All the rest of them, inlcuding the amazing hospitality of the wives, girlfriends and kids, made this an incredible event.

It's not over yet though. Round two is happening on Sunday, but Kevin and I had to go homeward today, so we will miss the action.

Don't fret though people, today we got some video footage and almost 500 pictures.. I am sure more will follow tomorrow.

Those who couldn't make it this round... You gotta get out here man!!! This was my first ski surfing, and I guarantee, it wont be my last!!

Joe, in all his form


"YES DRILL SARGENT!!!!"

Sunday report:
Sunday was a bright, clear and beautiful day. Everyone rode hard and had a great time. Got a bunch of great video.

I'm home, I'm sore, I'm tired,.........................Good Night.
The stories are sure to come soon!
Jay..............

BTW: The go-carts were way too cool!
Jay.......

The un-edited un-adulterated versions of some of the human highlight pics are up temporarily here: temporary home (http://www.trippleateam.com/gallery/album52) I will rewatermark them in the very near future and get them moved to their permanent home, but I have an engine to get running first!

GO CARTS??! I missed the GO CARTS?!?!?!? I knew I shoulda stayed one more night!!!

might want to go back to the small jetski news logo on the pics they kinda look like ass

Read my previous post.

The go carts were a great way to end an already awesome weekend!!!! I was already in my cart and moving when I realized what I had gotten my self into, Note to self: Jetski racers make crazy go cart racers!!! , We will definatly have to do that again! :-)

Pictures are going up right now. Use the link on the top left: Image Gallery 2.0, Events, 2005, Longbeach.
Joe...........

Go-carts and jet ski racers.......Hehehe
just like gas and spark!.......BOOM!!!!!!!!!
Jay...........