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[[File:big_air.jpg|600px|right|thumb|Human Launcher, Photo credit: Chase Brush]]
 
[[File:big_air.jpg|600px|right|thumb|Human Launcher, Photo credit: Chase Brush]]
  
'''Dates:''' July 18 - July 24  
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'''Dates:''' July 25 - July 31  
  
'''Location:''' Ongoing discussion if Islands are going to [[Mildred Island|Mildred]] or [[Mandeville Point|Mandeville]].
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'''Location:''' [[Mildred Island]]
  
 
= Islands =
 
= Islands =
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Islands form the foundation of Ephemerisle. 
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Most people are part of one island of another, though a few boats anchor off by themselves.
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Here's a list of [[Islands|islands through the years]], and some of the islands planning on showing up in 2022 are below:
  
 
== Big Booty ==  
 
== Big Booty ==  
  
 
Big boats, big docks, BIG dance floor, big DJs, and more. If you want quiet...
 
Big boats, big docks, BIG dance floor, big DJs, and more. If you want quiet...
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this may not be the island you wanna live on, but it is definitely the island you want to visit!
 
this may not be the island you wanna live on, but it is definitely the island you want to visit!
  
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Maybe Chris Willson will let us use the island we used for Vinyl Isle in 2021...  Maybe Tim Anderson will lend some solar panels...  Maybe someone has an EV battery...  Maybe Jim Mason's All-power-labs gasifier...  Clyde suggested putting a Nissan Leaf Battery in a boat Hull with a prop, so we can drive that to get recharged and other uses...
 
Maybe Chris Willson will let us use the island we used for Vinyl Isle in 2021...  Maybe Tim Anderson will lend some solar panels...  Maybe someone has an EV battery...  Maybe Jim Mason's All-power-labs gasifier...  Clyde suggested putting a Nissan Leaf Battery in a boat Hull with a prop, so we can drive that to get recharged and other uses...
  
Who wants to help? [https://www.facebook.com/groups/notephemerisle/posts/4281243321969234/ Link to Facebook Announcement]
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[https://www.facebook.com/groups/notephemerisle/posts/4281243321969234/ Who wants to help?]
  
 
== Elysium ==
 
== Elysium ==
  
Bargey, the Elysium Barge, plan on coming back.
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Bargey, the Elysium Barge, planned on coming back. Bargey did not come back.
  
 
== Flatland ==
 
== Flatland ==
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== Washed Up Yacht Club ==
 
== Washed Up Yacht Club ==
  
Sailors of the WUYC will be coming back to form one or more islands.
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Sailors of the [https://www.facebook.com/washedupyachtclub/ WUYC] will be coming back to form one or more islands. Clusterfunk Island was one WUYC island and hosted Mayor Boots as well as supporters of Boots' opposition, the clusterfungals.
  
[https://www.facebook.com/washedupyachtclub/ Public facebook link]
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= Art Boats =
  
 
= Art Projects =
 
= Art Projects =
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For inspiration, a list of [[Art Projects]] through the years.
  
 
== Chuck the Human Launcher ==
 
== Chuck the Human Launcher ==
  
= Fundraising =
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Chuck returned to Ephemerisle on Flatland on Friday to resume launching humans into the Delta. Equipped with a new hammock chair, Chuck sent over 50 humans to swim with the Clusterfungals.
  
= Events =
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== EPHEMERISLE D𝚫ILY ==
  
= Transportation =
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The only place to get your news, the Ephemerisle Daily provided hard-hitting journalism throughout the week to keep our islands informed. The editors at Ephemerisle Daily were not and continue to not be connected to any one political party.
Ephemerisle cannot be reached by land.  You must arrange for transport and lodging by boat beforehand.  While daytrippers are welcome, please make sure that you arrange a means of getting to and from the event beforehand. Also, wear good shoes just in case you need to clamor down rocks to get to the ferry. Most ferries to shore end at dusk and don't start again until dawn.  If you miss the last ferry, you could spend a cold, wet, sleepless night.
 
  
In most years, Ephemerisle has been at [[Mandeville Point]], about 11 miles from the city of Stockton.  Note when calculating travel time that some of the roads are interrupted by bridges that may be raised to allow for boat traffic. 
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Our latest editions are below:
  
There are basically three options:
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbjOBahiq-otoMtBk_bLP2fKaih1Yzz7/view?usp=sharing Issue #01]
  
* Catch a ferry 
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X78E0Ll-mfdT8LfOa-2qXOcH77FgtS_-/view?usp=sharing Issue #02]
* Launch your boat boat/structure from a nearby boat ramp
 
* Bring your own boat all of the way by water
 
  
== Getting a ride on a ferry ==
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_RZdJ6qi0GWN4kXkVCNTt92Q9QBxsaj/view?usp=sharing Issue #03]
  
Volunteer ferries are typically operated by the islands, and depart and return to one of the nearby marinas (which are listed below). Check with the leaders of your island to see if there is a volunteer ferry for your island. Ferry schedules vary depending on the person operating the ferry.  Do not expect a ferry to tow your floating land or art unless you explicitly arrange this in advance. 
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pKUltyIs9Lj5NnCJHbJzzPTEmUQrgl27/view?usp=sharing Issue #04]
  
Check back in early August 2022 for info on how and where you can catch a ferry.
 
  
== Launching a boat/platform ==
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= Events =
  
Towing home-built structures not designed for the water is very, very slowThere are strong currents in the channels and traffic from big ships, so coming by kayak can be risky and only should be attempted by experienced kayakers.
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= Transportation =
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Ephemerisle cannot be reached by land.  You must arrange for transport and lodging by boat beforehandWhile daytrippers are welcome, please make sure that you arrange a means of getting to and from the event beforehand.  
  
These are the boat ramps in the vicinity:
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There are basically three options:
  
* Marine Emporium in Oakley: When you just have to launch the really, really BIG stuff! Ephemerisle friendly and use to large ridiculous art things on barges (https://marine-emporium.business.site/)
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* Catch a ferry 
* Sunset Harbor in Oakley: Boat launch that is Ephemerisle friendly (https://www.sunsetharbordelta.com/)
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* Launch your boat boat/structure from a nearby boat ramp
* Starboard Home Marina on Bethel Island: Marina owned by Ephemerisle veterans that can help with temporary slip spaces and parking while you are out having fun. May provide a way out to the event if you are nice. (https://shipmarina.com/)
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* Bring your own boat all of the way by water
* Sugar Barge on Bethel Island: Boat ramp with 24/7 gas pumps (https://sugarbarge.com/)
 
 
 
Check the marina pages for more details.
 
 
 
== Sailing from SF Bay ==
 
 
 
Ephemerisle can be reached by water from the SF Bay. 
 
 
 
It's about a 60 mile trip (16 hours by sailboat) from Berkeley.  It tends to be a lovely two day sail there with the wind at your back all of the way out there.  And it tends to be something of a nightmare trip back with pounding waves directly into the wind the entire way back. 
 
 
 
Make sure you've got a depth sounder!  Everyone runs aground in the delta.
 
 
 
Make sure you've got a good working engine.  The trip back is very, very difficult without an engine.
 
  
= Announcements =
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More details are a found on the [[Transportation|Getting There]] page.

Latest revision as of 21:51, 15 August 2022

History: 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - Overview


Human Launcher, Photo credit: Chase Brush

Dates: July 25 - July 31

Location: Mildred Island

Islands

Islands form the foundation of Ephemerisle.

Most people are part of one island of another, though a few boats anchor off by themselves.

Here's a list of islands through the years, and some of the islands planning on showing up in 2022 are below:

Big Booty

Big boats, big docks, BIG dance floor, big DJs, and more. If you want quiet...

this may not be the island you wanna live on, but it is definitely the island you want to visit!

Electric Avenue

The World's First Electric Boat Charging Station

Brewster haa been dreaming of a "Electric Broom"-- a motor/propeller on the end of a stick, and the stick holds the batteries. You can ride it from island to island, recharge it on Electric Avenue.

Maybe Chris Willson will let us use the island we used for Vinyl Isle in 2021... Maybe Tim Anderson will lend some solar panels... Maybe someone has an EV battery... Maybe Jim Mason's All-power-labs gasifier... Clyde suggested putting a Nissan Leaf Battery in a boat Hull with a prop, so we can drive that to get recharged and other uses...

Who wants to help?

Elysium

Bargey, the Elysium Barge, planned on coming back. Bargey did not come back.

Flatland

Returns hosting Chuck the Human Launcher!

Washed Up Yacht Club

Sailors of the WUYC will be coming back to form one or more islands. Clusterfunk Island was one WUYC island and hosted Mayor Boots as well as supporters of Boots' opposition, the clusterfungals.

Art Boats

Art Projects

For inspiration, a list of Art Projects through the years.

Chuck the Human Launcher

Chuck returned to Ephemerisle on Flatland on Friday to resume launching humans into the Delta. Equipped with a new hammock chair, Chuck sent over 50 humans to swim with the Clusterfungals.

EPHEMERISLE D𝚫ILY

The only place to get your news, the Ephemerisle Daily provided hard-hitting journalism throughout the week to keep our islands informed. The editors at Ephemerisle Daily were not and continue to not be connected to any one political party.

Our latest editions are below:

Issue #01

Issue #02

Issue #03

Issue #04


Events

Transportation

Ephemerisle cannot be reached by land. You must arrange for transport and lodging by boat beforehand. While daytrippers are welcome, please make sure that you arrange a means of getting to and from the event beforehand.

There are basically three options:

  • Catch a ferry
  • Launch your boat boat/structure from a nearby boat ramp
  • Bring your own boat all of the way by water

More details are a found on the Getting There page.