WSP ??? First Time For Everything !!!

Started by Big Al, 12/09/2005 07:44PM

Posted 12/09/2005 07:44PM Opening Post

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This will be my first WSP, although last year I had to sell my tix at the last minute, so I'm doubly psyched this year.
I'm bringing my Intes MN66 mounted on a SVP tripod. What measures do I have to take to maintain a steady or level rig on the sand? Or is not a real concern?
Happy Holidaze,
Al

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Posted 12/09/2005 08:20PM | Edited 12/09/2005 08:20PM #1

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NOT a real concern Al, as the terrain is NOT like being in a Sand Dune, so you'll be fine... wink

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Posted 01/09/2006 06:41PM #2

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Alan, FYI, thanks to a good friend of mine, I got my hands on a ticket for the WSP...
(even though I won't be able to make it for the whole week, I plan on taking a long weekend, so I'll be there for the end of the Astro-week...)

See you down there! 8)

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Posted 01/17/2006 07:10PM #3

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I live in S. Palm Beach county and went to my first WSP last year. Pretty firm ground, though I used wooden blocks for the tripod. Bring long electric cord, seat or cooler, waterproof/dust cover for your stuff.Also, I ran down a center console and fished the cloudy days- good sailfishing(Fero-Blanco marina).

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