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The Launch Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

irlpguy: Visited this cache this morning and although there was a couple of pieces of rubbish around the area, it was certainly not as represented by the last to log the cache. I have however decided to archive this cache and free up the area for someone else. The cache was in place for 12 years and had a great run.
Thanks to all for logging "The Launch"

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Hidden : 3/28/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


 

 

The cache is a small round drink container, containing only a logbook, pencil and sharpener. There is room for small trade items and geocoins or very small travelbugs. Please be watchful when retrieving or replacing the cache as there are lots of muggles around depending on the time of year.

     

There is a right way and a wrong way to launch a boat, the above pictures indicate both.

 If you have ever owned a boat which required backing the trailer down a ramp in order to launch, then you will appreciate the fun it can be to sit near a boat launch and watch the antics of less experienced drivers trying to back down a boat ramp. One of my favorites is a boat launch near Campbell River on Vancouver Island, it, and others have provided hours of entertainment, at least for us viewing. For those launching it is an entirely different matter as you watch the "guide" waving their arms, pointing first this way, then that way, and generally making hand motions that obviously the driver does not understand. I am sure the beginnings of a vacation are often started on a bad note as the attempts to launch the boat are made.

So take a while and just sit and watch, you will see an interesting variety of launching techniques employed here. I would caution you not to offer to help when you see things obviously going wrong, and don't get caught laughing or logging this cache.

There should be absolutely no need to dig around this tree given the hints, please when caching respect the flora and make every effort to leave no trace that you were there.

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur raq bs n ynetr ybt, pbirerq jvgu n fznyyre ybt.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)