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Ephemerisle 2019

2021-09-28T03:32:30Z

Sparky1:

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'''Dates:''' July 22 - July 28

'''Location:''' [https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0615991,-121.534381,16z Mandeville Point]

[[File:Ephemerisle 2019.jpg|600px|right|thumb|2019 Aerial View.]]

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= Islands =

= Art Projects =

== APOTHEOSIS ==

[[File:APOTHEOSIS.JPG|thumb|500px|left|APOTHEOSIS, Ephemerisle 2019. Photo by Carter Grimes.]]
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MUSIC . LIBATIONS . CURSES . PROPHECY

Join us for a live performance of APOTHEOSIS, a theater event debuting on Siren Island this Ephemerisle.

For more information:
[Rising Tithe Subscription[https://www.sirenisland.co/tithe]]

Artist: Siren Island Crew

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== Siren Island ==

[[File:Siren_island_promo.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Siren Island, Ephemerisle 2019. Photo by Masha Mitkov.]]

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Siren Island is modeled off the greek mythology of the Seirēn, it makes relevant the powerful untamed feminine that bestows healing powers and offers the wisdom of nature. Through archaeological and ethnographic research on the history and use of olive oil, our treatments revolve around oil bathing, giving the island its phrase ET OLEVM AD INFLVVNT, meaning “The Oil Will Flow.”
We repair what has been stripped from our skin and teach what has been forgotten from our language. We commune with the earth and bathe in the harvest. They had nectar and ambrosia, but we have olive oil, and The Oil Will Flow.
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[Rising Tithe Subscription[https://www.sirenisland.co/tithe]]

Artist: Serena JV Elston

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== Arts And Entertainment District ==

[[File:ArtsDistrict.jpeg|thumb|500px|left|Arts and Entertainment District Sketch, Ephemerisle 2019. Photo by Brittany Ferrero.]]

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A magical art park of sculpture, chill space, interactive art, and public space environments.

The Arts and Entertainment District will be an inter-island effort and include varied music, interactive art and games, talks and workshops, climbable things, chill spaces, art boats and interisland ferries, live music, and more. There will be daytime activities, nighttime magic, interisland cruises, and play.

Join us: artphemerisle@gmail.com

[[https://www.gofundme.com/arts-and-entertainment-district-ephemerisle-2019?sharetype=teams&member=2037170&rcid=r01-155508127729-f9d712d83246452c&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w Gofundme funding]]

Organized by: Stellar Grey
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== Swimming Tree ==

[[File:TreeSketch.png|thumb|500px|left|Swimming Tree Proposal Sketch, Ephemerisle 2019. Photo by Emma Ainge.]]

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A living tree installation.

The Swimming Tree will grow from a floating platform that sits at the center of the Arts District and acts as a swimming dock. During the day, swimmers will relax on cushions under the tree’s shade. At night, lights will peak from the canopy and create a quiet and magical place.

[[https://www.gofundme.com/ephemerisle-2019-swimming-tree?sharetype=teams&member=2039110&rcid=r01-155508058111-53d8a33f6ba048cf&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w Gofundme funding]]

Artist: Emma Ainge
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== The Pontunery ==

[[File:2018 bright color pontunery.jpg|thumb|400px|left|The Pontunery Shade Platform at Ephemerisle 2018]]

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For the third year, The Pontunery Shade Platform returns to Ephemerisle to host live music jams, performances, and workshops on our beautiful floating porch.

The Pontunery first arrived at Ephemerisle as a pontoon boat in 2016, hence the name. We rented a pontoon boat and transformed it into a live music jam space with comfortable seating and shade. In 2017 we created a 12x16 hand-built floating porch for waterside music playing and lounging in the shade. We have hosted karaoke, workshops and talks, a dance party, and much music-playing.

Maintenance and support fund ($600/yr maintenance and upgrades): Paypal to Pontunery@gmail.com

Artist: Stellar Grey
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== Have You No Shame? ==

[[File:Accomplice to project boat.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Photo from Have You No Shame 2018]]

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Have You No Shame? An Interactive Social Hygiene Teaching Game

Have You No Shame are a set of "Adopt-a-Shame" cards featuring festival and boating mishaps and social faux pas. Adopt someone else's abandoned Shame and pose for a proud photo as a new Shameparent. Look for the person who actually did the bad thing.
Also, don't ever do that thing again.

Have You No Shame may attempt to be a photo booth for 2019. There will at least be a cool sign, by Dawn Ho.

Join us: tenminutedate@gmail.com

Artists: Sharon Kubo and Stellar Grey
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== The Entanglement ==

[[File:Entanglement.jpeg|thumb|500px|left|Entanglement Barge, Ephemerisle 2018. Photo by Woody.]]

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The Entanglement: pontoons below, beats above. Creating a space for creative expression through dance and music.

[[https://www.gofundme.com/entanglement-the-art-boat/ Gofundme funding]]

Artist: Woody

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== Siren Island ==

[[File:Siren_island_promo.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Siren Island, Ephemerisle 2019. Photo by Serena JV Elston.]]

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Siren Island is modeled off the greek mythology of the Seirēn, it makes relevant the powerful untamed feminine that bestows healing powers and offers the wisdom of nature. Through archaeological and ethnographic research on the history and use of olive oil, our treatments revolve around oil bathing, giving the island its phrase ET OLEVM AD INFLVVNT, meaning “The Oil Will Flow.”
We repair what has been stripped from our skin and teach what has been forgotten from our language. We commune with the earth and bathe in the harvest. They had nectar and ambrosia, but we have olive oil, and The Oil Will Flow.

[[https://www.gofundme.com/entanglement-the-art-boat/ Gofundme funding]]

Artist: Serena JV Elston

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For art see the [[Art_Projects#Current_Projects_for_2019 | list of current projects for 2019]] .

= Fundraisers =

For fundraisers see the [[Art_Projects#Current_Projects_for_2019 | list of current projects for 2019]] .

= Events =

== Wut..Huh? Whoa! guide ==

Ephemerisle! Are you considering hosting an event? Are you bringing any art? Would you like to give a talk, run a workshop, host a happy hour, teach a class, organize a happening, activate an activity?

Dance parties...cooking competitions...naked memorial services...lightning talks...swaddling meditations...how are *you* going to make Ephemerisle weird and/or wonderful this year?

If you would like to promote your event, please add it to this year's Wut...Huh? Whoa! guide!

Instead of attempting to print and distribute copies this year, we'll post tiny URLs all over for your clicking pleasure.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19WBpcQjbFIn-Bw400PxMsnHa-Be1EZWu-Q93w-Mejxk/edit?usp=sharing

= Transportation =

== Elysium ferry rides wanted! ==

Are you planning to be aboard Elysium Archipelago at Ephemerisle 2019? Are you planning to take the ferry to and from Elysium? If so, please fill out this survey so that we can schedule the ferries in the best way to meet the demand.

https://formview.io/#/bjwhsbxofdwhpqg/elysiumferrysignup&header=1

== Rideshares ==

Driving to the event with an empty seat? Need a ride (by car--ferry rides are separate) to the event? Please put yourself on the rideshare:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O3YB_RzShAyiw-AMbUDgzB6FptRLWZijXGb3s2l4BfE/edit?usp=sharing

= Announcements =

== Berths Available ==

For berths available announcements see the [[2019 Berths | berths available for 2019]].

== Elysium ferry drivers wanted! ==

Still looking for volunteer ferry drivers for Elysium (et. al.), so if you are willing but did not already indicate interest, it is not too late to sign up:

Fill out this survey to indicate your experience and availability: https://forms.gle/D2Az8n4HXxT5eTH9A

Join the volunteer ferry planning call tonight (Monday, July 1) at 8:30PM PT. If you fill out the form above prior to 7:30PM, Reo will email you dial-in instructions.

== Inexpensive pontoons wanted ==

Got a project pontoon sitting quietly somewhere? Want to rent/loan/trade use of it to us? We'll turn it into art or living space.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/d/isleton-wanted-to-rent-your-old-low/6922432380.html

File:Mystical-2019.jpeg

2021-09-28T02:55:33Z

Sparky1:

2021-09-28T01:55:34Z

Sparky1:

Ephemerisle is not a festival. There are no tickets, no gates, and no central authority whatsoever.

But Ephemerisle is on the water, which makes attending a very non-trivial task.

You are responsible for getting yourself to and from and for everything you'll need to live and survive for your stay. There are few to no resources adjacent to the event site, and none on the water. Plan ahead!

=Sleep on someone else's boat, barge, or platform=

If you don't own a boat, finding a berth on someone else's craft can be a very convenient option. Some people pitch tents on floating platforms, while others sleep in staterooms or cubbies on sailboats, power boats, or houseboats. Some boats arrange communal meals for their crews. We use the word berth to name sleeping space for one person. If two people share a bed or a tent, that's two berths. Most captains rent out berths for the whole week, even though some people only join for a few nights. A berth may rent for $400-600 for the week.

If you have friends at Ephemerisle, ask them to introduce you to captains who may have space. If not, throw yourself into the community and work on meeting people. Spring is a good time to do this as people organize boats and islands for the summer, but it's never too early.

# Post in the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/notephemerisle/ facebook group] introducing yourself.
# The more you become a part of the community, the more likely someone will make a spot for you.
= 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.

== Renting 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.

= BYOL =

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 =

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.

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.

# Anchor safely - Make sure that you're capable of safely [[Anchoring]] your island.
# Complete Self-Reliance - Make sure you're capable of being completely self-reliant out there.
# 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.

Ephemerisle

2021-09-28T01:03:01Z

Sparky1:

[[File:Ephemerisle 2019.jpg |thumb|400px|right|Ephemerisle 2019]]

We are thinkers, doers, artists, dreamers, muckrakers, and builders interested in life on the water. Every July we construct a floating city on the Sacramento River Delta and live on it for seven days.

There are no tickets, no central organizers, no rules, and no rangers to keep you safe.

Since there's no central organizer, the event only happens if people contribute.

== Attending ==
[[File:Happy.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Ephemerisle 2021, Photo Credit: Drew Smith]]
The community welcomes new participants. every year. With no gates or tickets, the first challenges are getting there and finding a place to stay.

The most critical details can be found here:

* [[Lodging|Where will you sleep?]]
* [[Transportation|How to get there?]]
* [[Packing List|What to bring?]]

[[Ephemerisle 2022]] will take place July 18 - July 24[[Future years|*]]!

Join the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/notephemerisle/ Facebook group], for active discussion for all things Ephemerisle.

== Boating 101 ==

Gatherings on the water present some unique challenges. Critical info and skills:

* [[Safety|Nautical safety]]
* [[Getting Around|Getting Between Islands]]
* [[Knots]]
* [[Anchoring]]

The one agreed upon rule at Ephemerisle is "No Dying".

== History ==

Ephemerisle was founded in [[Ephemerisle_2009|2009]] by the Seasteading Institute in order to promote their vision of autonomous societies in the ocean. After the first year, the Seasteading Institute stepped aside due to prohibitively expensive insurance costs. A group of seasteaders and friends who had rented houseboats for the event decided to show up anyways for an informal "Not-ephemerisle" gathering.

From [[Ephemerisle_2010|2010]] through [[Ephemerisle_2012|2012]], there was an informal coordinator who drew up the city plan and had some nominal decision-making power. In 2012, the Seasteading institute gave up any claims to the name "Ephemerisle" and the informal gathering took over the name.

Before the 2013 event, the community came together and unanimously made a decision to break up the gathering from a single leadership team into a set of independent autonomous islands. That has been the nature of the event since. Groups of boats raft up together to form an island, and each island has a few rules, such as safety and quiet hours. People frequently visit other islands, and agree to comply with each island's rules while on it. There are no event-wide rules.

The full [[History of Ephemerisle]].

== Culture ==
After lively discussion in 2012 about the values that connect Ephemerislers as a community, the following received broad support:

* '''Seasteading'''. Ephemerisle was started by [http://www.seasteading.org The Seasteading Institute] (TSI), a non-profit devoted the creation of long-term human communities on the water (aka [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasteading seasteading]). Although the event is now entirely community run, many of the attendees continue to be enthusiasts of living on the water.
* '''Art'''. A society without art has no soul. Just as Burning Man has inspired art in the desert, we build art on the sea.
* '''Learning'''. One of the goals of TSI in starting Ephemerisle was to give people who may not have much boating experience the opportunity to gain nautical skills: anchoring, sailing, and ropework in a relatively safe environment. In addition, many of the attendees are scientists, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs and activists, who frequently have fascinating stories to tell. There are many opportunities to learn from each other at Ephemerisle.
* '''Community'''. Spend a week rafted up on the Delta with awesome people, and you can't up but connect with old friends, and make new friends.

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