Where was everyone?

Loneski · Since 18 Dec 2010 103 Posts Washington Stoked

Summer must be close because north/west conditions were perfect for Fort Stevens. It is just a little nerve racking kiting from parking lot B to the shipwreck all by yourself! The conditions made up for the lack of company. 12 meter,sunny, smooth waves and clear water. I did have a bit of a fright half way through when I encountered a shark. Fortunately for me it was only a log that looked like a shark. Hey I was all alone. Hopefully I can ride with you guys next time!

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1780 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

One guy out at stevenson on a perfect 12m day.
epically failed to self launch TWICE! First time got the kite up alright, too powered to get back to the beach for my board. Body dragged down to the 9th hole green, walked back, 2nd time took my board with, but the kite was inverted.

Hope some people show up manana, supposed to be good!

p.s. Later when it was nearly over. Sean sean went out on his big kite, and headed str8 downwind. I drove down to Cascade Locks, (looked like he was headed there) but he never showed up, I think it died before he got there.

He's probably still clawing his way out of blackberrie bushes.

Sean, Sean, where have you gone?

Loneski · Since 18 Dec 2010 103 Posts Washington Stoked

Is it even possible to self launch at Stevenson? Impressive effort !

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

People must be giving up the sport or finding something else to do on perfect kiting days!

Soloed perfect 10m conditions with small head high surf at South Beach today. Warm, sunny, windy, steady, and it looked like a ghost town. Oh well, somebody has got to do the dirty job of killing the wind!

Very Happy

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

Lots of kites at Manzo

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Didn't see anyone at Lot B or Ponds today ~4ish. Was great weather tho!

Bill C · Since 15 Sep 2005 203 Posts Portland Stoked

Only two of us in Seaside.

A few speed runs in the river and then out to the mouth.

Like Loneski said... sunny, steady breeze, water was clear and warm.

dancingwind · Since 18 Jul 2007 321 Posts Obsessed

Sweet pix. Looks Epic. Where is that spot at in Seaside? Kited North/Central and South coast but never at that spot. Looks great!

Bill C · Since 15 Sep 2005 203 Posts Portland Stoked

It was a good day. The spot is located on the north end of Seaside next to the entrance of Necanicum river. Go west on 12th avenue and right on N Franklin.

Be respectful of peoples homes in that area and parking. Seems like I'm the only guy most of the time so I don't see how crowds could be a problem.

If you want to sail in the bay or the river, you need high tide otherwise there isn't much water. Just south of the river entrance off the beach is fun because there's a sandbar that runs north to south which produces some flat water. You can also park anywhere on the north end of town and just walk down to the beach.

The downside is Manzanita will typically have more wind. There can be absolutely no wind in Seaside but blowing north or south. That's probably why few people go there. I would not go there based on anticipating wind. If its blowing, then great.

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1214 Posts Portland BRACKISH

Well said Bill. You can easily sit around all day waiting for that session in Seaside and it doesn't happen, or only blows for an hour or so while Manzo or the north strip is pumping. If you need a session to start before the sun gets down in your eyes, most of us head to Manzo Very Happy

Vladiator · Since 06 Jun 2009 252 Posts Napels FL Obsessed

the goods wer at LC !!! We did a a run from roads to siletz !!! it was sick !!!

noah · Since 19 Oct 2006 173 Posts Bozeman, Montana Stoked

I'm passing through the area Tuesday and Wed. I would prefer a coast session. Does it look like Ft Stevens or Manzo will work Tuesday?

thanks for the reply,

Noah

Loneski · Since 18 Dec 2010 103 Posts Washington Stoked

Check the cleanline surf web site. Surf report looks great. Lots of wind just about anywhere you go today. Nice pictures Bill. It is crazy how evil and angry the ocean can be during the winter.

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1214 Posts Portland BRACKISH

The pattern is actually a low from north so not a classic high pressure until later in the evening and certainly looking at high pressure pattern Wed-weekend. Could really go anywhere today so maybe stick around Seaside / north strip??

noah · Since 19 Oct 2006 173 Posts Bozeman, Montana Stoked

Awesome! Thanks and see ya out there,

Noah

noah · Since 19 Oct 2006 173 Posts Bozeman, Montana Stoked

Manzo was perfect Tuesday! 11m kite, 3' swell and sunshine for the first half.