Official 2023 Florence Beach Run (copy paste from Facebook SafetyDave) Friday April 14 - Sunday April 16

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The 2023 Florence Beach Run!
Where: Florence Oregon
When: Friday April 14 - Sunday April 16 (Many arrive Thursday, first organized run Friday)
Requirements: Oregon ATV Type II permit and safety flag.
Nice to Bring: CB Radio, shovel and snatch strap. Groups of 5 or larger need someone leading
Buy your permit at:
True Value hardware store at the Dunes Village Shopping Center, 1750 OR-126, Florence , OR.
The Sportsman also sells them at 249 US-101, Florence, OR.
BI-MART. (not sure if they still do permits) On main street as you enter town.
4310 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-2899
Florence Bi-Mart #644 : Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
PLACES TO STAY:
Camping: Jesse Honeymoon State Park is the best place to camp/trailer if you don't mind the cold and rain.
Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department: Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Hotels/Houses: There are a few hotels in the are if your significant other doesn't want to camp... Also there are several house rentals which I would recommend if you have a few people in your group.
CB Channel: 21
APPROXIMATE AGENDA (will try to keep updated)
Thursday - Early Bird Night run - Meet at 7pm at the staging area leaving for the beach at 7:20p.m. Stragglers catch up for the sunset beach lineup.
Friday Day - meet at 10am at South Jetty staging area. Head out at 10:30am after airing down and chit chat. Line up and photo op on the beach. Tide depending, we may be able to hit the jetty (closure moved to May 1st). Then sand driving until lunch. Figure out the evening meet time as we go.
Friday Night - Night run (TBD)
Saturday Day - meet at 10am. Head out at 10:15. Line up on the beach, photos, briefing. Then sand driving until lunch. Figure out the evening meet time as we go. Sunset lineup - weather depending.
Saturday Night - Night run (TBD) - If you want a night run, someone has to step up to lead and tail the group
Sunday - morning breakfast (TBD). Head home.
MEETING PLACE:
South Jetty Staging Area
https://www.google.com/.../data=!4m12!1m6!3m5... (corrected dead link - South Jetty OHV Staging Area · Sand Dunes Rd, Florence, OR 97439)
Information on Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../siuslaw/recreation/recarea/...(corrected dead link - Siuslaw National Forest - Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area)
Map:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3808484.pdf (corrected dead link - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd595823.pdf)

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #2 · 5 mo ago

Hey everyone, the event has been posted to the Facebook page. Details pasted above. Let me know if you have any questions. Do note the date has been moved from previous years.

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BOBTAILFJ

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Looks like this year’s beach run is at a later date.

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #4 · 4 mo ago

BOBTAILFJ said:
Looks like this year’s beach run is at a later date.

Yep, there was a poll posted on the Facebook page, and that weekend won.

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #5 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Some things to consider if this is your first time out on the dunes:
There will be lots of well equipped rigs and drivers with lots of recovery experience, so don't be afraid to show up lite on equipment and experience. Most if not all are happy to help anyone in need and anyone wanting to learn. Don't be afraid to ask what you think might be a stupid question. With that said however, follow at your own risk. We usually split the group and separate the crazy drivers (like me) from the newer/wanting to preserve their rig drivers.

Airing down your tires is a must if you don't want to be stuck every 10 minutes.
Ask for help if needed, most are happy to share their equipment and advice. Don't stress too much about buying a compressor if you don't have one. If needed you can keep it under 50MPH, take corners much slower on pavement, and air up at a gas station. I usually stay around 15 PSI all weekend, and air up on the last day (not recommended due to decreased handling and increased tire wear).

OHV permit is required. We are classified as a Class II ATV (4x4's, sand rails) - Detailed info can be found here.
You can purchase one online here, $10 for 2 years (In step two you can select Class 2, you will need your VIN#). "You will be emailed a receipt, to print or save on your phone, to show in the field, until your sticker arrives in the mail."

Fire extinguisher and flag are required.
Fire Extinguisher. All vehicles, except motorcycles and multi-wheeled (quads) motorized vehicles, must be equipped with a functional dry chemical type fire extinguisher of at least two pounds capacity

Flag. All vehicles must display a highly visible red or orange flag when operating on the sand. The flag must:

Be displayed at a height of at least nine feet from the ground level when the vehicle is under power; and
Have one side that is at least eight inches wide, and be at least twelve inches long;

Sheriffs do patrol the dunes. Be aware that the speed limit on the beach is 25 MPH.

Some of the most common infractions on the open sand are:

Flags & Tags: No OHV decal on truck, car, motorhome. Red or Orange Flags (8”x 12”) must be displayed 9 feet above the ground on all vehicles
Fire extinguisher: No fire extinguisher on truck, car, motorhome
Lights: Lights must be used in limited visibility (before sunrise, after sunset, or when you cannot see clearly ahead for 100 feet).

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pbunyon

· #6 · 4 mo ago

Thanks, gotta sell off my Journey/Todo tickets in Spokane to attend on these dates.
OME lift & Snorkel installed since last years trip.

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BOBTAILFJ

· #7 · 3 mo ago

Not making the trip this year. Still recovering from our 3 month Philippines trip. Seeing the orthopedic for more right hand rehab. Feeling like I won’t ever regain full use again. We’ll see.

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04OFF

· #8 · 3 mo ago

brad420 said:
We usually split the group and separate the crazy drivers (like me) from the newer/wanting to preserve their rig drivers.

Im thinking, what do you mean by "crazy. drivers"......then i look at your Avatar Pic

...🤣🤣🤣

Its a bit far for me to travel (from Australia) , so hope you can post pics somewhere for us to see.

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #9 · 3 mo ago

04OFF said:
Im thinking, what do you mean by "crazy. drivers"......then i look at your Avatar Pic ...🤣🤣🤣

Its a bit far for me to travel (from Australia) , so hope you can post pics somewhere for us to see.

Hey I am not the only crazy one. Pics will be posted in the North West Region thread after the run and here are some links to past years for your viewing pleasure - 2022 - 2021 - 2019 - 2018

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pbunyon

· #10 · 3 mo ago

Like my FJ I'm green. I might just stick to the hill at the staging area.

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NVDojo

· #11 · 3 mo ago

I have a few details to work out, but it looks like I'll be able to make it this year.

Is there a link to the Facebook post? I can't seem to find it.

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #12 · 2 mo ago

NVDojo said:
I have a few details to work out, but it looks like I'll be able to make it this year.

Is there a link to the Facebook post? I can't seem to find it.

Here is a link to the event page. I think the group is private. Not really sure how it works as I hate Facebook, and only log in a couple times a year specifically for this event.
Davey Menendez is one of the admins if that helps.

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #13 · 2 mo ago

Tide charts and sunset for this weekend.

Font Screenshot Rectangle Parallel Number

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brad420

Discussion Starter · #14 · 2 mo ago

Early Evening Run - Meet on the beach at 5:00PM prepared to hit the dunes at 5:15. Otherwise meet at the usual spot at 7:00PM (Details in first post).
Sunset pics at 8:00.

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