Lodging - Revision history

Geekeasy at 21:39, 30 September 2021

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Rent a boat

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Bring a boat

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Bring a boat

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BYOL

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Islands

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Bring a boat

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	# Treat Neighbors with Respect - Once you arrive, it's good to talk to your neighbors to make sure you're anchoring a safe distance away from them.		# Treat Neighbors with Respect - Once you arrive, it's good to talk to your neighbors to make sure you're anchoring a safe distance away from them.
	# Bring a radio - optional, but smart to have if you need help or just want to communicate with other islands. Cell service can be spotty at best.		# Bring a radio - optional, but smart to have if you need help or just want to communicate with other islands. Cell service can be spotty at best.
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		+	= Toilets =
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		+	Where will you poop? is another critical question. If you join someone's island make sure they have toilets for you to use or arrange for some other toilet solution. Never use a boat's toilet without permission as the holding tanks tend to be very small, expensive to pump out, and very messy if they overflow.
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		+	Women might want to consider bringing a pee funnel.
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		+	[[Toilets\|Full details on toilets]]

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 == Rent a boat ==
-To rent a boat, you could try Craigslist, marinas in the delta, or marinas in San Francisco Bay. Houseboats are easy to pilot if you can drive a car, but large boats and sailboats require specialized skills. You could hire a captain to put your boat in position and return it. Or build a crew from experienced sailors. The nearest marinas are at least three miles from the event.
+To rent a boat, you could try Craigslist, marinas in the Delta, or marinas in San Francisco Bay. Houseboats are easy to pilot if you can drive a car, but large boats and sailboats require specialized skills. You could hire a captain to put your boat in position and return it, or build a crew from experienced sailors. The nearest marinas are at least three miles from the event.
 == Buy a boat ==

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 = Bring a boat=
-You can bring a boat from elsewhere in the delta. You can also bring one from the San Francisco Bay. Head north to reach the Delta. The journey is about 60 miles or 16 hours.  See the "Getting There" page for more information on navigation to make sure your boat's draught will fit in the delta.
+You can bring a boat from elsewhere in the delta. You can also bring one from the San Francisco Bay. Head north to reach the Delta. The journey is about 60 miles or 16 hours.  See the "Getting There" page for more information on navigation to make sure your boat's draught will fit in the Delta.
 == Rent a boat ==

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 = Bring a boat=
-You can bring a boat from elsewhere in the delta. You can also bring one from the San Francisco Bay. Head north to reach the delta. The journey is about 60 miles or 16 hours.  See the "Getting There" page for more information on navigation to make sure your boat's draught will fit in the delta.
+You can bring a boat from elsewhere in the delta. You can also bring one from the San Francisco Bay. Head north to reach the Delta. The journey is about 60 miles or 16 hours.  See the "Getting There" page for more information on navigation to make sure your boat's draught will fit in the delta.
 == Rent a boat ==

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 Many people built floating platforms, which can be used for dancing, meeting, and camping. The simplest design is plywood over floatation.
 You could also camp on dry land near Ephemerisle. If you do this, make sure you have permission from the landowner, and bring a kayak or canoe to reach the islands.
 = Islands =

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 = Islands =
-The organizational units of Ephemerisle are boats and [[islands]].  While some boats anchor out, most raft up to form islands. Each island has a distinct culture and many islands host events for the community. An island may have rules about safety, noise, and media.
+The organizational units of Ephemerisle are boats and [[islands]].  While some boats anchor out, most raft up to form islands. Each island has a distinct culture and many islands host events for the community. An island may have rules about safety, noise, media, and photography.
 If you're bringing your own boat or BYOL, you might want to join an existing island or create a new island with other boats.

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	# Announce Your Island - optional, but it's a good idea to announce it in the Facebook group.		# Announce Your Island - optional, but it's a good idea to announce it in the Facebook group.
	# Treat Neighbors with Respect - Once you arrive, it's good to talk to your neighbors to make sure you're anchoring a safe distance away from them.		# Treat Neighbors with Respect - Once you arrive, it's good to talk to your neighbors to make sure you're anchoring a safe distance away from them.
		+	# Bring a radio - optional, but smart to have if you need help or just want to communicate with other islands. Cell service can be spotty at best.