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Gunpowder Point Paddle Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/4/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


                 The cache is not located at the posted coords. 

Enjoy a nice Paddle Around Gunpowder Point.

    Note:  It is possible that WPs in this cache are found in shallow water. A power boat is not recommended. We suggest you launch from Pepper Park or the J Street Marina in Chula Vista during a high tide. The complete puzzle will be solved and found via boat before you return to the boat launch. The park is open 6am-10:30 pm. 

Final Cache Can be found at:

32º CE.DJA   117º (I-K)B. (H-4)E(G-5)

*At WP #1:  Note the number on the Buoy pillar.  This number is "A"

*At WP #2:  Count the number of letters in the 1st word on the sign.   This number is "B"

*At WP #3:  There is a sign here.  Count the number of letters in the 2nd word.  This is "C"

*At WP #4:  Count how many filled concrete plugs there are on the buoy pillar (round: about 3-5 inches diameter) This number is "D"

*At WP#5:  Count the letters on the black and white sign. This number is "E"

*At WP#6: There is a sign/post here. Use the last digit of the number on this item. (hint: WITNESS) This number is "F"

*At WP#7: There is a buoy here. What is the bouy number? This number is "G"

*At WP #8: From this point count the number of pylons with white tops on the nearest pier. (some are missing.. count only the white ones). This number is "H"

*At WP #9:  There is a bouy here. What number is it? This number is "I"

*At WP #10:  Count the sides of this structure.  This number is "J"

*At WP #11: From this point you can see a building. Count the number of windows. This number is "K"

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Oruvaq ohfu Purpx fhz: A:27 J:33

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)