Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Heart San Simeon is ON! Kim Green is reserving a spot for the two of us and our two tents. Individual campsites allow up to two cars and 8 people (there is over flow vehicle parking nearby). The camp service assigns spots -- guess we might be able to ask in advance or upon arrival to try putting us in close proximity.

Dr. Robert showed me quite a few nice surfing spots in the area. Looking forward to it!
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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San Simeon State Park is a way better venue for something like this than Plaskett. I live in the area and I think the group will have far better chances of success finding suitable surf in the SS area. Like Dr. Robert says, lots of good choices in a small area, and they're the types of waves I think this group will enjoy. August is considered 'Prime Time', and you couldn't have picked a better window. The park itself, despite being close to Cambria, has a decided rural feel, and I think it's a fantastic choice. It's really one of the outright gems along our stretch of the coast. See you all there, it's on the calendar and I'm looking forward to it.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Ted tells me he will be attending. Who else plans to join us?
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Ted is coming all the way from Hawaii? Wow! That's commitment.
Other than that I am hearing a lot of crickets. Not a lot of interest from the old guard.
Tired? Water too cold? Flipper stuck in the door?
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Hi,

I am planning on attending. I guess I should reserve a camping spot. I am still trying to decide on my exact schedule.

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I reserved a spot for 8/3-8/5/2012!!!!!!! There are 31 campsites left. California campsites book up. So if want a site you better do it soon.
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JBW, looking forward to it! See you before too long :)
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Robert Moynier passed along some information on alternative "lodging" for those who might be adverse to camping out. Looks rather nice to me.:

Hi guys,
here's a cool place in town run by some friends of mine (serious water people).. $70 a night, can have up to 3 people.. might work for some of the Paipo people who are not into camping at the San Simeon paipo fest. See: http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/210853
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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What kind of water temps and air temps can be reasonably expected in early August in the San Simeon area? I need to figure out what kind of rubber to bring.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Hey there..
H2o should be in the upper 50's, with air temps 10+ degrees higher.
A 4/3 suit will certainly do the trick..lighter is fine too particularly with booties and a hood.
Hope to see a pile of paipo's in early August..would love to see the different design approaches in action!
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We are having a huge heat spell, air and water, along the Eastern Seaboard. Anything like that happening along the West Coast? I might bring along a 3/2 with the 4/3. But, I do like to stay warm!

I am looking forward to the variety of boards as well.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Today's water temp for that area was 54 degrees (out at the bouy 10+ miles offshore). It will probably be warmer in a couple of weeks. For me a 3/2 would work just fine. But I have is a 4/3, because the water up here is colder. I am very warm in 54 degrees. But yoy might used to warmer water.
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I'm in a 4/3 year round because really what's the difference nowadays? Suits are way stretchier and more comfortable than the old days.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Have wetsuit, will travel.

Got a Cypher 4/3 for 30% off. These new fangled wetsuits are really stretchy and have unusual closure mechanisms. Seems really warm - especially after wrestling with it in the dressing room. (The salesgirl had to unzip me as I was too tired after trying on four suits.)

Anybody need a ride from Orange County?
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I would love to go but I will be in Sac town on the 4th...dont know if I can swing it. Lotta drivin' as Im in Ventura and that is 6 hours south of Sac. Im hopin' to hook up with some paipo-ists at some point. Ima try to shoot for the fest.
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Campsites are booked out for Friday and Saturday nights; Sunday night has availability.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I think the limit is two cars eight people per site so I am pretty sure we can fit a few more in reserved sites. Actually, Rod and I have one site booked, has anybody else actually reserved a spot?
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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kage wrote:I think the limit is two cars eight people per site so I am pretty sure we can fit a few more in reserved sites. Actually, Rod and I have one site booked, has anybody else actually reserved a spot?
Believe there is "overflow" parking that you could leave the car at Ted.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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What's up guys. Anyone cruising down to San Simeon from the Oakland/EastBay area or points north; and would you have space for a passenger & some ply paipos?? Will throw in gas money, beer (or beverage of your choice), and maybe even a ply paipo if you do. Let me know.
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I have passenger/board room from Orange County. I would welcome someone to share the driving.
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