Ponds this week?

stringer · Since 31 Jul 2007 694 Posts Chucktown Flying Tomato

Looks like there's gonna be goods for the gettin' this week.
Clear skies, east wind, and wunderground is calling for highs 55-65 at Astoria Cool

Hundred rule and then some!

Plus 10' swell for you surfers.

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

i might head there on saturday.
or maybe drift launch at camas somehow if im feeling spicy.
Confused

Bonetti · Since 29 Apr 2007 411 Posts So. Cal./Oregon Obsessed

Stringer hit me up I'll be up in Long Beach all weekend, you can stay with us if you want?

MattFlood · Since 29 Oct 2008 13 Posts Portland, OR New Member

Hey Stringer, I'm new to Portland and am curious where these Ponds are at. What is the quickest way to get there from PDX and what kind of riding is out there? I'd be interested in checking it out.

DrewB · Since 16 Aug 2006 385 Posts PDX Obsessed

I'm gonna hit it up on Saturday. Can't wait! Very Happy

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 764 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

i would guess that RR is covered and has no way to launch. i don't have time for the coast, anyone going to be at stevenson?

shymac, how is it our there now? the cam for the launch is down and you can't see anything.

kt

saleeba · Since 05 Mar 2006 238 Posts Masshole Stoked

gonna be there all weekend. forecast looks promising. see you guys there.

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

buttersmoothcarver · Since 08 Oct 2008 246 Posts Stoked

RR was blown out today, smoke on the water all the way to Corbett Confused

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FYI- Water level is to high even if you wanted to go out!

Ponds should be ripping, but heading to the warm Mtns, for some butter corn!

Tony · Since 28 Aug 2006 940 Posts Portland Opinionated

Def. Not a Place for newbies or kooks..
It's a small area, so learn to get out of the way and you'll do just fine...
Hasn't been a problem w/ crowds but I bet this place would really suck,
if you see 50 kites on the water....
Place is really tidal influenced so check the tide chart...
This weekend, tide should be better in the afternoon, unless you like to play slip and slide on the mud - right stringer Laughing

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Should be fun...
Wink

Chooch · Thu Jan 15, 09 7:39 pm

The ponds are at Ft. Stevens on the North coast. Off shore winds, strong current, and a fast tide make it unfriendly for beginners. Otherwise its a great spot.

I might bust out the drysuit and hit it up this weekend with you guys.

LOOP · Since 08 Feb 2007 107 Posts Ore-Ida

I will be there for a bit, but only armed with a camera and beers as Im waiting for the sweet sunset beach days to hone my skills so I can be on the local ponds every weekend next winter. Smile

I have been out there a few times to scope it out and it is quite intimidating to a beginner, confirming that this tater fried double wide will have to wait for the spring/summer sessions. Crying or Very sad

stringer · Since 31 Jul 2007 694 Posts Chucktown Flying Tomato

Anyone heading out tomorrow (friday)?
I want to head out tomorrow morning and stay for saturday.
Would like to share camping or rides or something.
Who's in?

Otherwise, what is everyone else planning?

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

I'll be at the ponds on Sun. Yesterday looked good but gotta pay the bills

forrest · Fri Jan 16, 09 10:39 am

I'm down to hit it Sat/Sun. Meadows will be a total zoo anyway. Anyone know of any cheap hotels?

Chooch · Fri Jan 16, 09 10:56 am

You might want to try the KOA just across from Ft Stevens. They have some nice cabins and they are probably real cheap this time of year.

DOPEFLY · Since 13 Oct 2007 97 Posts Maui

Im bailing to the coast today and got room for one more if anyone is strapped for cash(me) and wants to split the cost. I will be there all weekend.