Oregon Coast sailing-help

Penguin · Since 23 Jun 2006 5 Posts Victoria,BC Kook

Hi

Last year I made a trip to Manzanita and loved it. This year I will be going down again-however my family will be with me (last 2 weeks of July). I want to kite in the ocean again, however, my wife is an intermediate windsurfer and does not feel confident about waves. Are there any places in close proximityto each other that will put a smile on both our faces?

She would prefer flat water and is good to about 25-30 knots.

Thanks

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

Head south to Floras Lake/ Whiskey Run Beach. The lake has good flatwater w/ocean breeze while whiskey has more space.

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

On smaller swell conditions the Yaquina Bay south jetty has really protected flat water near the jetty and progressively bigger surf as you go down the beach. You could kite down wind and get into some waves and your wife could windsurf up the beach a little closer to the jetty. Nice camping at South Beach State Park right there too. No need to go all the way down to the tadpol pond (Flores) when there's such nice flatwater conditions on the north central coast. Check out the forecast for swell though, if its over 8 foot its gonna be sizable surf up near the jetty too.

Penguin · Since 23 Jun 2006 5 Posts Victoria,BC Kook

Thanks

Any places further north towards Manzanita? Floras etc is quite the drive, especially after a ferry ride.

Our local forum

www.bigwavedave.ca

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-1789.html

Check out the "Spots" link on top.

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 562 Posts white salmon Addicted

What's your definition of intermediate windsurfer - makes most jibes, waterstarts 100%, what size sails is she used to using?

Contact these guys for windsurfing advice on the coast http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PDXwindsurfer/

if you look in their files section their is an Oregon coast wave sailing guide. Manzanita is one of the easier places to sail due to plenty of wind and usually not much surf. If you do decide on the north coast and your wife wants to stay completely out of the ocean you can go to Jones Beach - do a search for info in this forum. Good kiting and often 5.5 / 6.0 windsurfing.

paul

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

She windsurfs? That sucks...

Wink

Penguin · Since 23 Jun 2006 5 Posts Victoria,BC Kook

It does suck-too much equipment. however, she works in a hospital and saw the results of some nasty kitemares from 2001-2005.

sails in the 4.0-5.3m range, waterstarts 100%, jibes 30%, rides a carve 78.

Thanks for all the help.

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 186 Posts Stoked

Get her some lessons and explain to her the safety of a 5 line kite with de-power and maybe she will cross over. We teach predominately on 5 line kites and students seem to understand the safety they offer the first time they throw the bar! Schlepping poleboarding gear is painful.

Penguin · Since 23 Jun 2006 5 Posts Victoria,BC Kook

We are around plenty of kiters. I'm using a 7m & 12M bow(Ocean Rodeo Ones), so she is well aware of how things have progressed safety wise.
gale warnings for victoria today-should be good kiting this pm. Strong Kiteboarding offers lessons both here and Nitinat- so the opportunity is there.

I envy your guys waves, cant wait for the last week or 2 of July.

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 562 Posts white salmon Addicted

Penguin · Since 23 Jun 2006 5 Posts Victoria,BC Kook

Thanks for all your input, I think that I have it covered.

Now all I need is wind while I'm there.