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Hurricane Bill has forced the move to August 30th.  See ya there!
150 miles !
August 30th at 9am (2009), Rain Date: 8/30
One day !
Munden Point Park. 2001 Pefley Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
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The Oregon Challenge is free, come if you want, just show up at MUNDEN POINT PARK by 8:30 a.m.  We will be leaving the ramp at 9a.m. SHARP!!!

This is an excellent event and I promise it to be a real challenge and fun reward. Most have come back, few have complained (about the difficulty), but nobody has ever had a bad time.

I will work on getting the website updated soon.

Please read!

DETAILS:

THIS IS A REAL CHALLENGE....This is a ride at your own risk and all drivers should be at least 21 years old. If you are planning on bring a passenger realize this is a VERY long hard ride. Past HISTORY!

Munden Point NOT Pungo as the last 8 years !!!

For GPS people I have added a list of waypoints (see attachment) DO NOT USE THE START-FINISH WAYPOINT, Pungo Marine has closed and a route picture is out of date. The ride is approx. 74.0 miles each way.  (see attachment) The waypoints and route is only approximate reference points and may not necessarily be in the channel.

NOTE: We will be be leave and returning to Munden Point Park. 2001 Pefley Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.

Map to Munden: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-wvuRw9t0DszGr4Sz

If you have not had the time to read all the information about the event, I hope you do now at http://www.wavejunkies.com/challenge.htm . This is a free event and is open to everyone. (Even the people that just show up as friends)

Things I want to emphasize:

  • This is a ride at your own risk!

  • You must have a reliable ski!  (you will be towed to the nearest ramp)

  • You must have a back-up plan!. (spouse/friend can get your trailer if needed, for pickup in case of ski failure - take cell number).

  • Please do NOT bring old ski's with small fuel tanks (No sp's, zxi, Blasters) you should have at least a 12 gallon fuel tank.(up to 40miles)

  • I don't recommend people bring youth, or load a ski up with more than one person.

  • Bring cell phones, sun blocker, water, food, money for gas or food.

  • Recommend biker shorts to prevent saddle sores, in rough conditions. Especially the females.

  • Extra oil.

  • This is a 7-9 hour ride! (We usually stop at Coinjock on the way back to have a drink and talk about the event, if we have the time)

FYI: The time estimates are based on an average speed of 35MPH. However this speed is rarely maintained, Most of the group seems to run at burst of better then 50-60MPH speed on permitting waters. So people not comfortable at high speeds may not want to attend. (Get the hint….sorry.)

We have 49 registered emails for the ride so this could be the biggest year so far. Last year we had 41 registered and 21 attended.

Hope you still have the desire and commitment to go. If you can please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let me know of your plans or change of plans or if you will be bringing other skier's or a passenger's.

Riding PWC in a large organized group event is the best way to express the freedom of a PWC.

Schedule:

  • Depart: Munden Point Park at 9:15am

  • Arrive: Coinjock, NC at 9:55am (20 miles)

Fuel: Coinjock Marine: Open 8am-6pm, (252)453-3271
(if you have burned almost 1/2 of a tank by this point, you probably should not go)

  • Depart: Coinjock, NC at 10:35am

  • Arrive: Manteo, NC at 12:00pm (40 miles)

Fuel: Pirate's Cove Marine: Open 5am-7pm, (252)473-3906

  • Depart: Manteo, NC at 12:35pm

  • Arrive: Oregon Inlet, NC at 1:00pm (15 miles)

Ocean Riding

  • Depart: Oregon Inlet, NC at 2:00pm

  • Arrive: Manteo, NC at 2:30pm (15 miles)

Fuel: Pirate's Cove Marine: Open 5am-7pm, (252)473-3906

  • Depart: Manteo, NC at 3:15pm

  • Arrive: Coinjock, NC at 4:30pm (40 miles)

Fuel: Coinjock Marine: Open 8am-6pm, (252)453-3271

  • Depart: Coinjock, NC at 5:15pm

  • Arrive: Munden Point Park, VA at 6:00pm (20 miles)

History:

Year 9: 2008

  • 16 skis out, 14 completed
  • Lance rode partway for support
  • One ski had a major failure, was towed to a ramp for trailer pickup
  • Conditions:
  • Easy and clean
  • Ocean @ the inlet was a washing machine
  • Scale 1-10 in difficulty, "3"

Another year down with a great ride. I had turned around at the Albemarle due to my Knee but later returned to Coinjock for the happy hour and gathering.  One ski had a major failure and was taking on water and needed to be left at a ramp with the rider. The rider was smart and had a backup plan for a trailer ride home. The group became divided after the inlet which caused major concerns at happy hour, but in the end all parties were acounted for.  Thanks to Tom and Allen for hosting the ride and a special thank Allen (AWA Charter President!) for assisting any rider in need.


Please support Watercraft use in our area by joining the AWA http://www.ridepwc.com/index.php/awa_wi ... ter_Clubs/ (Charter VB Wavejunkies - optional)

Participate in the October Wavedaze event at the ocean front http://www.wavejunkies.com/wavedaze (charity for the local community).

Ski you at the next ride !


Year 8: 2007

  • 20 skis headed out

  • 2 pulled a sinking ski to Tulls Bay, so -3 (Cooling line pulled off)

  • 2 Turned off just as we hit the Pamlico

  • 15 Finished, 15 completed the challenge

  • Conditions:

    • Rough heading south, wind on our backs

    • Semi rough return, chop calmed down a bit

    • Surf was 6-8' w/lots of white wash

  • Scale of 1-10 in difficulty "Strong 7"

  • Great time, happy hour finish was perfect

Year 7: 2006

  • 23 skis headed out

  • 2 detoured and explored the Alligator River and returned with us.

  • 0 mechanical failures.

  • 23 Finished, 21 completed the challenge.

  • Conditions: Nice, Small/mild chop/swell in sound.

  • Scale of 1-10 in difficulty  "5"

  • Great time, happy hour finish was perfect.

Year 6: 2005

  • 18 ski's headed out

  • 0 turned around.

  • > 0 had afternoon commitments.

  • 0 engines blew.

  • 18 Finished.

  • Conditions: Nice, Small/mild chop/swell in sound.

  • Scale of 1-10 in difficulty  "3"

  • Great time.

Year 5: 2004

  • 17 ski's headed out

  • 2 turned around at the first 2 miles (engine trouble)

  • 2 had afternoon commitments and turned off at noon.

  • 1 engine blew, at the last 6 miles. (mine! - thanks Rusty for the tow)

  • 13 Finished.

  • Conditions: Nice, mild chop in sound.

Year 4: 2003

  • 19 ski's, 1 Jet boat headed out.

  • 7 Finished

  • 4 Completed (3 sat at Pirites Cove and worked on a ski)

  • Conditions: Heavy+ chop/Surf in the sound.

Year 3: 2002

  • 11 ski's, headed out.

  • 9 Finished

  • 2 Tuned around at Coinjock.

  • Conditions: Mild chop down, flat on way back, Lighting stom, waited in Coinjock - House on fire.

Year 2: 2001

  • 8 ski's headed out

  • 8 Finished

  • Conditions: Lite rain showers around noon.

Year 1: 2000

  • 5 ski's headed out
  • 5 Finished
  • Conditions: A.M. fog, Heavy chop in the sound.
Last Updated on Friday, 21 August 2009 11:37
 
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