SATURDAY MORNING

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 538 Posts Oregon Addicted

looks marginal is anybody heading out today? westerlies in PDX, but some wind at RR.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Don't know. My friends and I are waffling on weather or not to check it out. Doesn't look that good right now Confused

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2626 Posts The 503 METAL

I wonder if something is goofed up with the ikite sensor...usually it matches up with the NOAA. Which has been looking perfect all morning. Remember these are the low (lull) readings. Usually there's a 10 mph spread so that means mid teens to mid twenties....

I think it's time to pack the cooler! (if you haven't already.) Razz

Weather Conditions for:
Rooster Rock, OR (RRWO3)
Elev: 30 ft; Latitude: 45.54; Longitude: -122.28

Current time: Sat, 26 Apr 8:13 am (PDT)
Most Recent Observation: Sat, 26 Apr 8:00 am (PDT)
Time Temp. Dew Relative Wind Wind Wind Quality
Point Humidity Chill Direction Speed Control
(PDT) (f) (f) (%) (f) (mph)
26 Apr 8:00 am 43 33 68 E 15 OK
26 Apr 7:30 am 42 33 70 ESE 15 OK
26 Apr 7:00 am 41 33 73 ESE 14 OK
26 Apr 6:30 am 41 34 76 ESE 15 OK
26 Apr 6:00 am 41 35 79 ESE 12 OK
26 Apr 5:30 am 41 34 76 ESE 14 OK

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

just got an on-site report from stringer, Rooster is blowing 20mph and everything is underwater.

Nak · Sat Apr 26, 08 7:53 am

To get a good idea of the wind on the water at RR, go to the "Sensors" link at the top of any nwKite page. Click on the gorge. The gust factor at Corbett should be close.

What's the plan today? George says Easterlies should build for a while... I'm thinking Stevenson?

Nak · Sat Apr 26, 08 7:57 am

Water Level at RR. 14 feet or so was the level last time...

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2626 Posts The 503 METAL

Don't let the high water at Rooster dissuade you! It's a chance to perfect your drift launches for that trip to the Keys!

Thumb's Up

Onad · Sat Apr 26, 08 8:33 am

Clocking around and coming up like only Rooster can... Wink

stringer · Since 31 Jul 2007 694 Posts Chucktown Flying Tomato

I checked it out earlier, looks good.
Was probably blowing 20-25 when I left and coming up.
If you have a chance, go for it!
Whitecaps everywhere, except where the reeds are under the water.
Water level is really high, I couldn't even get out to the nudie beach (if there was one) because the place is a swamp.
This picture is from the dock looking back to the "beach" to get an idea of the water level.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

If you wade up the VS trail far enough you will usually find land.

Or giant black floating dildos... either way its worth the trip. Shocked

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

anybody hit it?

I went for Meadows instead. They had the pond skimming contest today - was all good. They also had a limbo contest - i won that!! I pocketed a $50 gift card to Meadows - so if you see me up there hit me up and I'll buy you a beer (that is until my gift card runs out) Surprised

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Glad to see everyone out there today. Was pretty up and down gusty wind, but lotsa people had a good time. I was nicely powered on the 6m from about 12-2 then it came down to 8-9m weather.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

Stevenson was blowing pretty good, 11m was a bit overkill...