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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
1435 Posts
Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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 Thu Jul 06, 06 11:24 am Solo Boat Kiting the North Atlantic |
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Crazy Stuff!! 
The North Atlantic: A mythical Route !
This ocean crossing will be launched in New-York in June 2006 and the official arrival point is set as a line drawn from Ouessant to Lizard in Brittany
Anne hopes to complete the 2800 Nautical mile crossing (approximately 5000 kms) that separate the two continents in 5 to 6 weeks. This is a challenging crossing on an arduous route. Even in summer, it can reserve unpleasant surprises. The North Atlantic spares no one.
Even though the prevailing winds are from the West, they are not as regular as the Tradewinds.
Blown by weather Lows, and Tropical storms or on the contrary, by an unwanted anti-cyclonic East wind the North Atlantic plays no favors to anyone, host to cumbersome cargo ships and threatening icebergs. This route, although mythical, is far from being a cakewalk!
The Gulfstream is a precious ally but, it can be treacherous.
This huge permanent and warm ocean current, originates in the Gulf of Mexico, winding its way between Cuba and the Florida panhandle. This is its widest point (about 80 km ). It plunges to a depth of over 640 metres , running at an incredible speed of 100/150 km per day, displacing about 85 million cubic metres of water per second. It's temperature ranges between 30 - 35 ° C.
The Gulfstream hugs the Florida coastline until it reaches Cape Hatteras in North Carolina USA. At this point it changes direction, heading North West , in other words heading to the Atlantic interior. After it's contact with the Labrador current, the Gulfstream cools off, slowing down considerably to about 8 km per day, while the temperature drops to about 25° C.
As it reaches the coastline of Europe, it splits into two branches, one heading to Iceland and the other, to the Azores .
http://www.anne-quemere.com/gb_photos_defi_2006.php
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 12:19 pm |
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News Flash!!
Man drowns in Atlantic!!
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adrianczm
Since 06 Mar 2006
89 Posts
Cozumel, Mexico
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 7:56 pm |
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Wow, looks inviting!!!
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 9:40 am |
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She needs to put some longer lines on it and SEND the kite!!! 
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
Obsessed
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 10:21 am |
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| NaishUSA: What's the story? Is she a kiter?
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adrianczm
Since 06 Mar 2006
89 Posts
Cozumel, Mexico
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 10:34 pm |
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Tonsky, what is that ride you are on?
Looks really neat
Is it a Hein?
Adrian
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
Obsessed
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| Sat Jul 08, 06 7:30 am |
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Thanks, Adrian - You got it! After I rode PKH's first Hein board, I was hooked and hopefully it''ll last for life. 
We're trying to plan a trip to Playa/ Cozumel for diving and kiting - Is it crazy and overrun with tourists around Christmas? How are the conditions in Dec/ Jan? Thanks, Tonya
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jahmbi
Since 28 Jul 2005
622 Posts
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
River Troll
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| Sat Jul 08, 06 9:22 am |
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| pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | News Flash!!
Man drowns in Atlantic!! |
dude that avatar, is some funny shit....looks like me all excited to go kiting 
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