Ponds tues.

Spider Monkey · Since 15 Jul 2007 36 Posts Columbia City

Anyone going to the ponds tomorrow? High tide is at noon, thought 10-noon would be the best time to go? Has anyone kited the washington side near Ilwaco on a east wind?

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2620 Posts The 503 METAL

Spider Monkey, Spider Monkey, doing things, that a Spider Monkey does...

Oh wait, that was Spider Pig from the Simpsons...

Anyway, F'Ya! Lagoon should be off the hiiizock....letz reep eet up! Just off high tide might be more convenient for rigging..but don't wait too long!

Keep it 503 and speaking of 5, only 5 posts since 07...whatz up with that?

Drunk

Spider Monkey · Since 15 Jul 2007 36 Posts Columbia City

Just off high tide? would that be 11ish?? I'll be there around 10, I can only kite till 1. When will you be there?

Vladiator · Since 06 Jun 2009 252 Posts Napels FL Obsessed

If its going to blow i will be ther at 10 !!!I need to get some!!!!

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

I've always wanted to try Ilwaco. I have driven arount the head and all around Ilwaco a ton of times working over there and I always look for good spots. Thre are several good launches and butter smooth waters to make you jizz in your pants....

Vladiator · Since 06 Jun 2009 252 Posts Napels FL Obsessed

Grate day at the Ponds!!! 7m wind!!! Sunny all day!!!

Mark · Tue Feb 01, 11 9:55 pm

fun for sure!!

Nak · Wed Feb 02, 11 12:11 am

Nice damn day!!!

Bill C · Since 15 Sep 2005 203 Posts Portland Stoked

It was sunny again on wednesday with some wind. Pooped out about mid-afternoon.

A couple of pics.

Mark · Thu Feb 03, 11 9:54 am

looks to be going now. Anyone interested?

Macaframa · Since 06 Jul 2010 81 Posts California Delta

I live on the Washington side and have searched and kept my eyes open for options to kite on the Washington side anywhere other than Long Beach and so far no luck. Chinook County Park looks promising at a 5ft tide or lower on a SE, S or SW. Pilings everywhere though. Good launches in Ilwaco with butter wind? That'd be cool. Id be interested to learn of promising spots without having to drive an hour to Tressel Bay for the easters...

Marcp · Since 24 May 2010 32 Posts

I driven by Chinook several times, but always decided to hit Fort Stevens instead. Too many hard objects in the water. Also, I was thinking about rafting over to the island across from Illwaco boat ramp and kite off of that island. Anyone tired this?

Spider Monkey · Since 15 Jul 2007 36 Posts Columbia City

Ive thought about that island across from illwaco, next time theres east winds we should hit it up. I have a wave runner, it would just take a couple minutes. But it would be nice to have to boats, would suck to get stuck out there. Or loose power and get washed over the bar. Also there is a island shaped like a crater 10mi up river from astoria full of sweet flat water, in the center of the crater. I have drewled over that spot several times flying small planes up and down the river. Check it out on google earth.

Macaframa · Since 06 Jul 2010 81 Posts California Delta

East Sand Island is the island off of Ilwaco and barbies huge nesting populations of varies bird species. The north side of the island is riddled w piles and the south side is in the ripping main channel. Hard core. The U shaped island is called Miller Sands is a National Refuge and I'm not sure if it's a protected area or not. Also contains nesting birds including the brown pelican. Iv also been sizing that area up for awhile. Multiple boats definitely necessary. How about a Washington to Oregon trek with boat support. That's my dream. One day...

scottnorby · Thu Feb 10, 11 8:54 pm

The horse shoe shaped miller sands bay is also very good.
Tami and I camp on the washington side right across from that place---miller sands.
Takes a boat or a waverunner.
And it may be a bird sanctuary?--not sure---we have never been hassled.

Huge sandy beach on washington side of miller sands but wait for slack or one hour after incoming tide switch to prevent major issues.
And it IS THE SHIP CHANNEL between the washington shore and Miller Sands island so be aware.

It's an experience and worth the trouble with good westerly or NW winds.

Don't go to Miller sands when it's iffy----go when it's definitely gonna blow and it's sunny.
Photo from washington shore toward Miller sands.

Nor Bay (chinook county park if you are not local and want the map name)
Really fun. Super shallow and a good place to teach someone to go upwind.
Gotta plan with the tides though.

Another photo of Nor Bay.