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Westport Bar Crossing Video

Started by Mooch, August 16, 2020, 04:40:28 PM

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Mooch

August 16, 2020, 04:40:28 PM Last Edit: August 16, 2020, 10:19:58 PM by Mooch
No two bar crossings are ever the same and none have been boring to me.  Too many variables for that to happen I think.  Couple days ago I took some video of a leisurely return over Gray's Harbor bar under ideal conditions; no wind, minimal wind waves, easy swell, minor tide, ebb slack to slight incoming and clear viz.  Definitely not as interesting as davidsea's videos but thought could be of interest or at least an encouragement to those considering attempting it for first time themselves.  I think we all know that PS and Strait fishing is not going to without it's challenges.  My regrets to any that feel it's 9 minutes of your life you won't get back.  Anyway, my fish net in relation to the horizon and RPM's are good indications of boat attitude, angle and loads encountered during the crossing.  For reference, heading is E along Green Buoy Line, quartering typical NW summer swell on port, from buoy #7 to Slop Hole with #8 appearing off starboard @ 7:10.  Music credits:  "RPM" by Honda BF150. 
Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itxct0T0LSM
Matt. 8:27    The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

mikehatz

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August 16, 2020, 05:17:29 PM
Very cool video! Not sure I'll ever muster the guts to cross a bar but it's cool to see.
1990 Sea Chaser 17 Yamaha 90

Mooch

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August 16, 2020, 05:29:42 PM
Mike, if Slasher and Fang can do it, so can you.  😉
Matt. 8:27    The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

davidsea

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August 18, 2020, 11:01:26 PM
   Nice video, Mooch.   Lots of ArimaOwners haven't seen the horizon change and the wake disappear in those ocean swells.  Looks really good with a solidly mounted camera - what did you use?
1996 SR19 Hdtp. - 2018 Honda  BF115D
2009 Duroboat 16 CC, Honda BF50  -  SOLD
and 19 other boats (I think, lost count)

DARice

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August 19, 2020, 03:51:09 PM
That's the type of bar crossing I like! No drama!

Even though I'm in S. WA, Garibaldi is much closer to me, so that's where I've been launching this season, my first. I've read up on threads for crossing at Westport, and the USCG briefing (from this page for OR/WA https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-13/District-Staff/-dpw/) if there is other local knowledge that's important, I welcome the guidance!

Thanks!
Dave
2005 Sea Chaser 17 Pilot House, Lost Sailor
'21 Honda 90, Yamaha T9.9

Mooch

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August 19, 2020, 04:38:47 PM Last Edit: August 19, 2020, 04:45:01 PM by Mooch
David,

Nothing fancy, just an old GoPro Hero 3 attached to skip top strut.

Dave, Good resource.  Here's the page for GH. Other bar recaps are available too.
https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Portals/8/District_13/dpw/docs/Grays_Harbor_Bar_Crossing_Handout.pdf?ver=2018-01-02-162011-543
Matt. 8:27    The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

GregE

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August 19, 2020, 08:02:57 PM
That is a good info link Mooch.    :clap: I didn't have that one
Greg
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