2013 Islander Mothership Schedule!

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by wbrewski

They lost a customer when I can not take my PA 14, I tipped the crew good last year because I saw them work hard But someone must have complained.

A lot of the issue is that PA's take of a ton of space and dont fit in the racks. When you put those kayaks on the deck it makes it that much harder to walk around the boat and creates unsafe conditions for passengers and crew. Especially if there are a whole bunch of PA's. Even on trips where there are just 1 or 2 it really crowds up the deck which is already a problem on these trips due to the amount of gear that folks bring.

The weight of the PA is only a small part of the reasoning, there are plenty of guys that load up their Malibus and make them just as heavy as a PA.

All 5 trips we are running in 2013 filled up no problem without people being allowed to bring PA's. Obviously this change didnt hurt peoples decision to go and most everybody has been very understanding and have made other arrangements so that they could still attend.

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by Siebler

A lot of the issue is that PA's take of a ton of space and dont fit in the racks. When you put those kayaks on the deck it makes it that much harder to walk around the boat and creates unsafe conditions for passengers and crew. Especially if there are a whole bunch of PA's. Even on trips where there are just 1 or 2 it really crowds up the deck which is already a problem on these trips due to the amount of gear that folks bring.

The weight of the PA is only a small part of the reasoning, there are plenty of guys that load up their Malibus and make them just as heavy as a PA.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm signed up for the June trip. We cleared this awhile ago, but just double-checking. A Hobie tandem Oasis is ok still?

[Siebler]

Your Oasis is still good. Although heavy and a big kayak it is still reasonable enough to put it into the racks. Same goes for any of the other larger kayaks (Ride 135, Xfactor, S-14, FnD). While large they are still a reasonable kayak size. The Oasis does push this envelope but there are very few of these that want to go on the trips and they do still fit in the racks. IF we allowed PA's there would easily be 6-10 of them per trip now days and lets be honest, a PA is not a kayak it is a boat.

[FishNinjaY]

on a related side note...

I know the June trip is full, but since I am bringing a tandem, if I wanted to bring my 9-yr old son, would I have to pay full price? I doubt he's up for it right now, but just curious and thinking about future trips.

Thanks again..
-J

[Siebler]

Your best bet on that would be to Contact John/Shane on the Islander directly (Islander-Charters.com). We book in accordance to how many kayak spots there are available. The boat has far more bunks than what we book for and these guys do sell spots to Freedivers and such so I am sure they can figure something out for you.

[Siebler]

Couple folks just bailed if anybody is interested in going this weekend!

[Siebler]

We have called everybody on the trip this weekend for remaining balances. Those we didnt speak to we left messages for. If you have not paid remaining balances we would appreciate you calling us back to do so.

Thanks!

619-866-6129

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Siebler

A lot of the issue is that PA's take of a ton of space and dont fit in the racks. When you put those kayaks on the deck it makes it that much harder to walk around the boat and creates unsafe conditions for passengers and crew. Especially if there are a whole bunch of PA's. Even on trips where there are just 1 or 2 it really crowds up the deck which is already a problem on these trips due to the amount of gear that folks bring.

The weight of the PA is only a small part of the reasoning, there are plenty of guys that load up their Malibus and make them just as heavy as a PA.

All 5 trips we are running in 2013 filled up no problem without people being allowed to bring PA's. Obviously this change didnt hurt peoples decision to go and most everybody has been very understanding and have made other arrangements so that they could still attend.

Frank, leave the bbq grill, table saw, the welder, 84" big screen and the partridge in a pear tree at home.

[wwkf]

spot open on the islander call 760 880 8778 daniel

[wiredantz]

The time is almost Upon us Gentleman.

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

The time is almost Upon us Gentleman.

Have fun out there guys and be safe, and for cryin' out loud catch something big!

[FishNinjaY]

can't wait!!

Any advice for a newbie? How's the weather going to be? I've seen video and seems like people wear breathable waders or long pants? Is it going to be that cold? I was hoping to get by with swim trunks or board shorts. What kind of bait will be provided? Anchovies? Sardines? Mix? Also, any strategy or rigging tips would be greatly appreciated.

[bluesquids]

It looks like the Navy is going to be having some MAJOR closures all the way until winter, with Pyramid Cove constantly closed. Fish dope is saying they are kicking everyone out every morning at 5am.
http://www.scisland.org/schedules/us...sageGoogle.php
*Edit at closer inspection..the areas outlined in black have specific daily hours of operations. Weekends are generally not as bad.

[jorluivil]

I usually wear waders in the morning and change to my convertible pants after lunch if the sun is shining