Thanks.
I hope you were able to go and use your new rig.
Creston

On Aug 8, 2009, at 11:14 AM, hillviewdoc wrote:

> Most Excellent! Thanks for the info and thanks for doing your
> website. I got Rick's number off there, called him and I'm going to
> purchase a windsurfer from him today. Mine's been missing a boom and
> mastfoot since a couple of moves ago. :-)
> Rod
>
> --- In windsurfky@yahoogroups.com, Creston Parker <creston@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Rod,
> > If you live in Louisville, Deam is close and you don't have to watch
> > for barges or other power boats. They do have a nice rigging and
> > launching area that is a grass covered peninsula just 50 feet from
> the
> > boat ramp.
> > Deam is good to hone your balance and sailing skills because the
> wind
> > can be very tricky. One day I was able to turn almost 360 degrees
> on a
> > single tack. There are some shallow areas that are pretty evident so
> > stay away from those so you don't get into any problems following
> head
> > first into shallow water.
> > If it's gusty, you may find yourself flying past the gust so that
> you
> > don't get to enjoy the whole thing. For that, you may find it good
> to
> > let the gust blow 10 seconds before hitting the "go" button so you
> can
> > maximize the gust.
> >
> > Just a few thoughts. I have definitely had some great times at Deam.
> >
> > My favorite place in the area is Patoka Lake in Indiana. It would
> take
> > me 70 minutes to get there, but if it was blowing, it was always
> worth
> > it. Patoka is big enough and flat enough terrain that the wind is
> > pretty clean.
> >
> > I now live in Atlanta since moving from Louisville last year, but
> > still interested in my Louisville area friends that sail.
> >
> > Have fun.
> > Creston
> >
> >
> >
> > On Aug 7, 2009, at 1:03 PM, hillviewdoc wrote:
> >
> > > Heading to Deam Lake tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 8th in the afternoon, ~
> > > 3pm. for the first time. Unless someone wants to steer me
> elsewhere.
> > > Any recommendations or things to know about Deam?
> > > Love to see anybody who wants to windsurf also.
> > > Rod
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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