Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  New Kite Launch - Wyeth          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message Ratchet11 Since 15 Aug 2006 82 Posts gorge,usa   Wed Oct 06, 10 7:34 am    New Kite Launch - Wyeth They are working on a new bridge ( saw it yesterday ) and here is an article... A new park is also in the works.. Maybe a good time to get another launch as well... http://hoodrivernews.com/ :0) Sasquatch Since 09 Mar 2005 2102 Posts PNW Bigfoot Wed Oct 06, 10 7:45 am    Re: New Kite Launch - Wyeth Ratchet11 wrote: They are working on a new bridge ( saw it yesterday ) and here is an article... A new park is also in the works.. Maybe a good time to get another launch as well... http://hoodrivernews.com/ :0) Here is the print from the article: Project Engineer Anthony Miller of Advanced American Construction surveys the Wyeth Bridge last week as crews prepared to fill it with concrete. The bridge spanning the railroad tracks on the north side of the Interstate 84 exit at Wyeth is part of a multi-million-dollar project to build a fishing access site for tribal fishermen and a future day-use state park. Pepi Since 16 Jun 2006 1831 Posts Pure Stoke Sports Shop Owner CGKA Member Wed Oct 06, 10 2:14 pm     This has been in the works for a couple of years now. We checked out the waterfront access that they are creating, and it is mainly focussed on providing protected boat launches that are pretty tight space-wise and lots of trees along the shoreline. Definitely something to keep an eye on for possible future potential. Pepi _________________ Pure Stoke Sports Hood River, OR http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hood-River-OR/2nd-Wind-Sports/35891485558?ref=mf www.Purestokesports.com Ratchet11 Since 15 Aug 2006 82 Posts gorge,usa   Wed Oct 06, 10 2:17 pm    today... so how was your downwinder to Cascade Locks today? Pepi Since 16 Jun 2006 1831 Posts Pure Stoke Sports Shop Owner CGKA Member Wed Oct 06, 10 2:31 pm     Nice run on 7s and 10s. Filled all the way. Easy launch and typical sorta-sketch landing (everything was fine). Happy to get in a sesh while the weather/water were nice. _________________ Pure Stoke Sports Hood River, OR http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hood-River-OR/2nd-Wind-Sports/35891485558?ref=mf www.Purestokesports.com windmtnpete Since 13 Sep 2009 46 Posts Home Valley   Thu Oct 07, 10 7:41 am     I was checking out Wyeth yesterday between 11-12..... wind was really filled in shore-to-shore.......  sailing Wyeth on an east wind  Windsurfing - Wyeth 10-6-2010.jpg  Ratchet11 Since 15 Aug 2006 82 Posts gorge,usa   Thu Oct 07, 10 7:56 am     Yah, it would be super sweet if CGKA could be involved and work to get an area in the new park with enough grass to rig and launch. It seems that the park is a few years off, and the current scene ( earlier post) indicated that the initial look does not appear to be providing a workable solution for a great kiting set up. Now would definetely be the time to get involved with the design and eventual lay out of the park Looks like that place could be fun for both East and West winds.. Sasquatch Since 09 Mar 2005 2102 Posts PNW Bigfoot Thu Oct 07, 10 7:57 am    wind mountain area on the river with west wind windmtnpete wrote: I was checking out Wyeth yesterday between 11-12..... wind was really filled in shore-to-shore....... Hey, check out the photo that was posted. Has anyone ever kited in the area of river, on the washington side, just south of hwy 14 and the base of Wind Mountain? I know people do the BOG race, but I doubt they hang around the area I'm inquiring about. I always drive by on i-84 west towards PDX and I see some nice water out. It appears there are no launches around except Stevenson up wind. Wind quality anyone who has been there? Far right side of photo above, in the middle of the river channel. thx. Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3678 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Thu Oct 07, 10 8:01 am     Ratchet11 wrote: Yah, it would be super sweet if CGKA could be involved and work to get an area in the new park with enough grass to rig and launch. It seems that the park is a few years off, and the current scene ( earlier post) indicated that the initial look does not appear to be providing a workable solution for a great kiting set up. Now would definetely be the time to get involved with the design and eventual lay out of the park Looks like that place could be fun for both East and West winds.. Our elections are coming up. You should consider joining the Board. We are always looking for people with good ideas and follow thru. _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com funkysub Since 14 Jul 2005 56 Posts   Thu Oct 07, 10 8:27 am     another launch that is better suited to windsurfing: http://gorgewindsurfing.org/2010/10/blackberry-beach-updates-and-location/ windmtnpete Since 13 Sep 2009 46 Posts Home Valley   Thu Oct 07, 10 8:41 am    Re: wind mountain area on the river with west wind Sasquatch wrote: windmtnpete wrote: I was checking out Wyeth yesterday between 11-12..... wind was really filled in shore-to-shore....... Wind quality anyone who has been there? thx. Wind quality here is generally very good....... best in the AM hours (10 AM - 12 noon) on both east and west winds. Afternoons can produce variable conditions depending on wind direction. Swell is variable...... sharp and tall swell on the Oregon side, round and smooth down the middle...... flat on the far Washington side. Scenery is stunning......... the most awesome views from the river in the Gorge!! There's a point that sticks out at Wyeth that gets great wind exposure for both east and west wind launches..... if the brush were cleared away, there's enough space between the shoreline and the trees to create a really nice rigging area for your kites. Ratchet11 Since 15 Aug 2006 82 Posts gorge,usa   Thu Oct 07, 10 8:43 am    the board Mark, I have lived here in Hooville for just over two years and since I dont actually work in the community I've wanted to volunteer some to get better involved. I've done so in a few areas but this seems like a really good fit and perhaps I can provide some value here and have fun doing something that I am passionate about. When is the next meeting? If I'm not traveling for business, I'll show up and check it out !!! thanks Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3678 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Thu Oct 07, 10 8:50 am     This friday. 7pm 2nd wind. Look forward to meeting you. _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com Ratchet11 Since 15 Aug 2006 82 Posts gorge,usa   Thu Oct 07, 10 8:55 am     Excellent... I'll be there.. My name is Patrick... And Pepi... If you remind me, or I remember, lets talk about your ATV needs.. I am in the Powersports Industry and around ATV's all the time. I have some great "unbiased" insight that could help point you in a good direction to solve that one. pdxmonkeyboy Since 16 May 2006 6081 Posts forever labled as the retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master Thu Oct 07, 10 10:19 am     The boat launch area is pretty much a no go for a bunch of reasons. But the state land downstream definitely has possibility. _________________ Bury me standing cause I won't lay down!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVvAw2VFR4Y&feature=PlayList&p=FB7233C37686AC79&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=34 windmtnpete Since 13 Sep 2009 46 Posts Home Valley   Thu Oct 07, 10 3:11 pm     Corps of Engineers had blueprints of a plan from a few years ago that I saw which showed the line drawn between the tribal land and day use area..... the area that would be a good launch site was well within the day use area. Wish I had a copy of that plan, unless of course they changed it (I wouldn't be surprised). According to that plan, here's where things would go....    Wyeth Windsurfing 10-6-2010_edited-1.jpg         Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum