Anyone up for some down winders on the N. Coast this weekend

bandito · Since 07 May 2005 178 Posts Photographer

I think a couple of us are headed down friday afternoon and it would be great to hook up with some folks for a shuttle. We have a big van and can take a number of drivers back to the fort.
bandito

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Are you staying down there all weekend? Where can we get a hold of you?

bandito · Since 07 May 2005 178 Posts Photographer

we'll be down friday afternon and all day saturday. you can reach me at 503-709-3917 my name is Lee

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

I'm probably in for Saturday...do you guys meet up at the ship wreck?

Kurt · Since 04 Nov 2005 73 Posts

The car is packed. See ya out there this afternoon.
Kurt

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

hey fellas,

my usual buddies can't make it this weekend. we go to sunset beach, is that where the shipwreck is? if i turn down sunset beach road, do i go left or right?

thanks
kt

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

I believe the shipwreck is a right and a couple miles up the beach at least....The other entrance is up by Fort Stevens but I'm not certain of the road to take.

scottnorby · Fri May 12, 06 5:13 pm

The entrance at the wreck is pretty soft. Don't do it without 4x4.

Take sunset and go right.
It's almost exactly 4 miles up.

5 miles from the big flag entrance(Gearhart) to the wreck.

Sunset, Del Ray, and Gearhart are all clear entrances that you don't need a 4x4 to get into.

Also, you can still drive all the way up to the jetty............that ends Memorial day weekend.

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

At Sunset can you drive on the beach without a 4x4 this time of year? I have a little pick up truck and I don't wanna get stuck!

scottnorby · Fri May 12, 06 7:15 pm

Definitely.... there are little hondas all over the beach.
The drive in from sunset lane is all packed sand. The beach is very wide. Just stay in the hard pack. High tide can be a little tricky but that is only for 2 hours during the entire day. Just know the tide and you will be fine. And once you have a good session here the gorge will look like a crowded dirty river. It can't really get crowded here. 20 miles of sand and waves. Get on it.

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

Scott,

A bunch of us are about to descend on your tmrw! No more lonely coast all to yourself!! Laughing

jdk · Since 21 Dec 2005 333 Posts Obsessed

I made the commute after work, it was a gamble and i came out ahead! Saw the posse and thought I better find a big open spot instead. Looked like they got some downwind time! for me it was tack tack tack coast Very Happy

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Does anyone want to share a ride to and from the North Coast? I can go anytime today. I am looking to save on some gas $$$$$$ Call me!!!!
503-317-4979 Another option is going to Newport....It is the same distance for me either way.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

All the coastal webcams are showing pretty smooth water right now... Let's just hope that the wind picks up!!!!!

S. Jetty, Newport is currently 8NNW with gusts to 8... Mad

EDIT: 11:00AM update. Now we're at 12 to 13. A solid 22 to 24 would be awesome for big kites later. PLEASE!