Yes, the gorge is often gusty. But in a perverse sort of way I have learned that they can actually be fun (except still not the 0-35 rip-slog variety) - you...
Good day at Purdy, 12 sailors. I was on the 5.2 for about 4 hours (#220). Minimal air polution (kites). I used to think Purdy was gusty until I sailed...
Mark (for all NW-Windtalk, too), Since your original schedule calls for siting the 6/2 City League possibly at Des Moines, let's talk about it today already. ...
segler@...
Jun 1, 2004 5:14 pm
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Rick, In case we do sail Des Moines tomorrow would you mind giving directions coming from Downtown Seattle. Thanks, George NW-WINDTALK@yahoogroups.com wrote: ...
When replying to the list please trim off unnecessary portions of copied original messages. I try to include only a couple of lines at most; just enough to...
Directions to Des Moines. Take I-5, either southbound or northbound depending on your origin, to the Kent-Des Moines exit, Exit 149. Head west all the way...
segler@...
Jun 1, 2004 8:43 pm
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Lost kiteboard at Rufus on 5/28. Slingshot Misfit 119 with red bottom and yellow graphics on top. Please call or email if found. Reward. Kim 425-922-7620,...
... City League starts at 6 PM, which means we will be near max flood (little to no current), transitioning to a mild ebb (good vs. northerly wind). So it...
Yes, good point. Also, at high tide, the water will be in close to the park, so the carry will not be so far. Well, we can watch the wind tomorrow. Right...
segler@...
Jun 1, 2004 10:45 pm
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Use 509. I can't make it tomorrow (I wish I could) but let me tell you, highway 509 is totally under utilized. Just head South on 1st Avenue South. Continue...
OK, time to make a command decision! <g> For Wednesday, June 2, City League races will be held at the Des Moines marina park. Weather is shaping up for a...
I was there that day but windsurfed upriver (downwind) of the kites. I was well powered on a 3.7 Several kiters got into trouble and dumped the kites. I know...
Know those folks and met up with them at Celilo later on Monday. They decided to abandon Rufus because of the congestion, kites and the Dangler. Both are...
City Leaguers and all other windsurfers, Mark's command decision to race the City League at Des Moines tonight is a good one. Conditions are expected to be...
segler@...
Jun 2, 2004 3:30 pm
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Pristine condition Formula board Protech Z95 - with Raptor 68cm fin for sale also pristine. Very Very Fast - I just decided that I personally don't like the...
... I thought we might use a rabbit start again. Worked OK last week at Maggie. Starter sails on a close port reach toward the buoy off the pier. Everyone...
CLAM SANDWICH ($100) - 8'6" long and 22" wide - 100 liters (4.7" thick deck) - 18 lbs. - 8.5" nose rocker and .5" tail rocker - B- Condition - Straps and pads...
D Garner
dd.garner@...
Jun 2, 2004 4:03 pm
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Works for me. We'll talk about it tonight. Somebody will have to record finishes. Perhaps a non-sailing SO? Volunteers? --Rick...
segler@...
Jun 2, 2004 4:11 pm
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Eric, Bring it to the beach at Des Moines tonight. If a FW-less sailor sees how fast the FW boards get around the course tonight (OK, my fingers are...
segler@...
Jun 2, 2004 4:13 pm
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Would love to - but no way can make it - I would however be happy to allow a test ride at Champagne point over the weekend or one evening if someone was...
Will be sharing a place on Lopez island for a few days in September. Not familiar with the area at all. We are committed to bringing mountain bikes. As a...
I can't understand why no one has videotaped him and gotten him arrested. The law works both ways. I also know a few people who would eagerly grant him his...
Pt. Robinson is reporting NW17 right now. Pray the candy doesn't run out before tonight.... --Rick...
segler@...
Jun 2, 2004 7:10 pm
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If anyone is interested, American Windsurfer Magazine ran an article on "The Dangler" awhile back. Here's a link, although I wasn't able to actually view the...
D Garner
dd.garner@...
Jun 2, 2004 7:11 pm
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Sounds like you'd better be. ;-) Mike \m/ ... From: <segler@...> To: <NW-WINDTALK@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:07 PM Subject: Re:...
Hi everybody, last weekend I was sailing at the Gorge and damaged my board a little bit while carrying it to the water. Can somebody recommend a good repair...
