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Well the Snow run with no snow is over > Time for the sand run I can guaranty we will have plenty of sand ::bigsmile::. Posting up some date let me know what works best with everyone and as before SCLR will be joining us.


MAY
1-3

Overland expo is May 15-17, 2015


Ok, this is the official trip sheet for our upcoming NCLR Annual Gathering @ Pismo Beach

Before this trip, I need attendees to respond to the following questions below.

1) Your eta arrival to Pismo

2) Are you camping or staying in a hotel; if camping, can you bring a bundle of wood?

3) Anyone interested in hitting Garcia Ridge Saturday afternoon; leave camp after lunch be back before dark.

Trip Details (Print this)

Trip Planner: Lutz/

Trail Leader: None. This is an NCLR gathering similar to the MORG @ Hollister. No trip leader. Ea person is responsible for their action and need to abide by Oceano SVRA park rules and regulations: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1215

Date/Time: TBA

Brief Trail Description: Welcome to Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Formerly Pismo Dunes SVRA, this sand dune complex is geologically unique and also provides an impressive playground for off-highway enthusiasts from throughout the United States. Oceano Dunes also offers visitors other recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, surf fishing, camping, and hiking: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207

Meeting Location: Eucalyptus Campground; look for me .I will be there in the morning.

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Directions to Oceano Dunes and Eucalyptus Campground:

Use this address for your vehicle GPS: 100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA.

Or take:
- North or South Interstate 101.
- Take the Grand Avenue exit.
- Turn right (heading west).
- Approx 2 miles turn left on Pacific Coast Highway intersection
- Approx 1 mile turn right on Pier Avenue intersection (light).
- Aprox. ½ mile is the entrance to Oceano, SVRA (100 Pier Ave)

Here's an aerial view of this SVRA park: http://www.classiccalifornia.com/dunesmap.htm#

As you can see in the aerial view, there's the "Pier Ave" ramp (100 Pier Ave); follow Pole 1, 2, 3....

Use the map provided to get the camp - after Pole 6 and before Pole 7 (Competition Hill), turn towards camp.

Radio Ham
146.460 NCLR
Repeaters
147.0300 127.3

Fees (yes); Make your reservation: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Oceano_Dunes_Svra/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120065&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/lutzg/Pismo2012/P1040416.jpg

Vehicle Requirements: Stock Land Rovers welcomed, but best with high clearance 4x4 vehicles. Air down to the recommend psi for your tires/vehicles while on the beach; for example, I'm running 255/85/16 KMs on my D2 - going down between 10-15 psi. Also make sure your vehicle is in working condition.

Required Safety Equipment: flag can be picked up next to the entrance to the beach, fire extinguisher

Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear)

Misc Equipment: shovel, first aid kit, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and tire pump.

Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions: mostly sunny; windy highs in the 60s lows in the 40s at night.

Expected Trail conditions: Will check as we get closer to the date.

Clothing Suggestions: warm weather but bring layers as it gets cold at night.

Property Information
Oceano SVRA Ranger Station
928 Pacific Blvd.
Oceano CA
805-773-7170
Call 911 for emergencies

Entrance to the Park
100 Pier Ave.
Oceano, CA

Nearby Towing and Repair Services info: Kautz Towing (805) 489-2336

Gas/Service Station Locations in the area: several especially on Grand Ave

Other Info:
Bring your camera and extra batteries, tent/sleeping bag if camping, extra garbage bags, sunscreen, GPS Unit optional certainly map of the area and compass, drinking water (primitive camp - no drinking water avail), nights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing/fire wood, Full size spare/repair kit.

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/lutzg/Pismo2012/P1040458.jpg

 

Interested

 

Don

Mike

Colin

Antonio

Jake (SCLR)

Tom

Tyler

Jared + Erin

Anudeep

 

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If I can go first week in May for us. I was wondering how windy the camping spot is? We would love to camp one of these days but don't really have any equipment for that kind of wind.

 

Honestly, it can be a crap shoot with the wind. Since you are at the beach there is always some wind during the day. The camp area is set back away from the beach proper and sheltered a bit by the geography of it's location.

 

In the three years I've been up there first year was great with minimal wind. Second year was a windy hell. Winds didnt die down until after sunset. Last year was great again, winds had been blowing offshore all week so the dunes were soft but. Normally when the afternoon winds kick up is when we normally head up to Garcia Ridge.

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Well its looking like may 1-3 is the date. Graeme if u guys cant make it let me know a date maybe in the fall and we can do a second pismo trip. Ill post up on SCLR in a few days
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Well its looking like may 1-3 is the date. Graeme if u guys cant make it let me know a date maybe in the fall and we can do a second pismo trip. Ill post up on SCLR in a few days

 

Lutz,

 

I could see that was the way it was going ....

 

We have a firm commitment from 9:00-1:00 on Saturday (since October unfortunately, and I was the one that set that date, so hard to ask about 50 others to change now) and it will take us about an hour to get back and collect the Land Rover. So, allowing 3.5 hours for the 225 miles, we should be there around 6:00pm .... and we'll have a German friend with us to show him how crazy we all are ....

 

Graeme

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German friend? All I can imagine is in Fawlty Towers, Basil has those German guests....

 

Rupert,

 

Oh, do I have a story to tell around a campfire about that ....very embarrassing, and thankfully many years ago, while hosting a German Engineer in England (late evening, in the hotel restaurant/bar, when the owner of the establishment was doing his Fawlty towers impression ... not realizing the guest Engineer was German .... he thought the accent was Scottish!)

 

Graeme

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Speaking of accents, how about the scene where Basil admonishes Manuel on the amount of butter ON THOSE TRAYS?

Manuel:"no señor...UNO, DOS, TRES!

 

John Cleese... A great comedic mind

 

sorry for the hijack. Still undecided about Pismo.

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