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I have no idea, really. Not all of the ramps have beach access. New hope for one isn't anywhere near a beach and it's huge. You'd think if Falls could manage it and say beaches are still closed that Jordan could.
Yeah I've heard it's just insane down there too. My parents ramp is just south of Northeast creek park in their neighborhood. No one ever uses it, so I may do that when I come down there and head to sneads ferry/topsail area.You should all just come to the coast! All ramps open. Of course boat traffic has been about like 4th of July every weekend
Mid afternoon may be OK to get in but if you get out anytime between 4-6 it'll be nuts. At least at Jordan, and Harris. I'd say between 12-1 there's a slight lull. The parking will still be packed and likely minimal to no spots available, but ramps should have low traffic at that point. Sounds like Falls will have more ramps open. That'd be the direction I'd head if I was you.New Yamaha owner in the Cary/Morrisville area. I discovered this forum years ago and it for sure helped on my decision. AR240, one of the last for this year at Chatlee. I look forward to meet you all.
Bringing her home on Tuesday:
I hope the weather will be better this weekend, so we can launch her for the first time. I am reading those posting here about the ramps and still not sure which lake/ramp will be heading. One question, instead of go early in morning (3 small kids here), is it a good plan to go for only a few hours mid-afternoon? My hope is that by this time people will be leaving, so parking space will available. But don't know yet if how it works around here. Thank you!
Congrats and welcome. I know how anxious you must be to start using her, but 1st few times out you might want to avoid the weekends. With Seaforth and Ebenezer ramps still closed for now, the few ramps that are open will still likely be crazy. Mid week, mid day, you have a decent shot . Depending on your experience, you also might consider heading out a few times without the kids.New Yamaha owner in the Cary/Morrisville area. I discovered this forum years ago and it for sure helped on my decision. AR240, one of the last for this year at Chatlee. I look forward to meet you all.
Bringing her home on Tuesday:
I hope the weather will be better this weekend, so we can launch her for the first time. I am reading those posting here about the ramps and still not sure which lake/ramp will be heading. One question, instead of go early in morning (3 small kids here), is it a good plan to go for only a few hours mid-afternoon? My hope is that by this time people will be leaving, so parking space will available. But don't know yet if how it works around here. Thank you!
These are all very good points! Now is a really tough time to have any kind of learning curve. From talking with others that's what exacerbated the problem at the ramps last weekend. Lots of people it was their first time on a new boat, or first time backing a boat, or first time for _______. That's a tough time and place to be learning when everyone is looking at you, no margin for error with boats and people everywhere. Temps look to be creeping up for this weekend, if the sun doesn't come out you can expect a lower turn out. IF the weather turns nice it'll be another crazy day at the triangle lakes. Harris during the week is basically a ghost town. Great place to learn as it's a deep lake but also small. It's generally clean even after a ton of rain.
Sounds good! I'll be out with my mother in law, wife, and 5 YO boy. We'll probably try and hit the beach a little as that's his favorite thing. Then hopefully make it over past Farrington so I can do some surfing. We're going to try and get out there ass early like last weekend. Gates open at 8:00, so we're shooting to be there at 8:30. Let the first rush of people waiting for the gates to be opened to get going. I'll definitely keep an eye out for debris. I generally don't go in narrow channels. Main lake normally seems to be ok. Guess we'll see. Sucks we're getting ready to get another round of storms. Last thing we need is more water. Glad my yard dried up enough today so I could mow it. Monday is also looking pretty choice. We'll see how tomorrow turns out. Fingers crossed!!
It looked pretty gnarly. Glad I made it out on Harris before it got crazy. It's pretty busy already, but not nuts. Ramp here is always busy, so imagine it won't be any different today. Aside from the old grumpy guy that wanted to argue that one time people here are pretty good about not picking fights. Just wish it was a little bigger. Oh well, I'm out on the water ain't gonna complain.
Sure, I was there by 9am! Decide to go early and stay close. Everything works very well. Love the boat. The ramp was ok, basically no line but the parking lot was almost full by this time. Already back home, no scratches! Just check the clean out ports and little bit of weeds there. I saw a lot of Yamahas there too. BTW, Austin is my login that I created few years ago when I used to live in Austin, TX.
Thought that was you. We just made it home and covered the boat right before the rain hit. Ramp when we were getting out was empty. Was shocked! So I tied up in a lane, ran and grabbed the truck. Was so nice not to be pressured, or hurried. Got some good surfing in.Sure, I was there by 9am! Decide to go early and stay close. Everything works very well. Love the boat. The ramp was ok, basically no line but the parking lot was almost full by this time. Already back home, no scratches! Just check the clean out ports and little bit of weeds there. I saw a lot of Yamahas there too. BTW, Austin is my login that I created few years ago when I used to live in Austin, TX.
How was falls?
Anyone on Kerr today? Wondering what the conditions are. They didn't have the water level rise that Jordan had.