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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| MarkWorth wrote: | The NOAA is predicting a decrease in flow over the next 4 days:
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Good lord willing and the creek don't rise....
Guessing we won't have a sandbar until it's well under 400K.
Also wondering if there's still sandbar out there,
Mark - you're out there the most.... what do you think.
P.S. Mark taught me to fly a kite and it's the best money I ever spent! |
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flodega
Since 11 Nov 2009
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| Fri Jun 17, 11 6:05 pm |
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| CGKA wrote: | | flodega wrote: | sooo drift launch only? or are the water levels supposed to reside?
just wonderin. |
We are now back to our normal kite launch spots, The SandSpit Parking lot and the Marina Beach.
Drift launching from the Event Site would be probably the most dangerous and frustrating launch you could put yourself into, plus would set a pretty bad example as a representation of kiteboarding in the community.
The Marina Beach launch has been awesome actually, and in some opinions, much safer than the Event Site Launch.
Thank you for respecting the rules and the guidelines that the kite and windsport communities have worked out as best as possible for all users. |
noted. thank you |
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MarkWorth
Since 02 May 2011
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Hood River
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| Sat Jun 18, 11 7:18 am |
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Yes the sand bar is still there.
The hood river is carving a deeper channel at the kite killer tower, separating the spit from the bar.
The upstream edge of the kiddy pool is deeper and has merged with last year’s hood river channel.
There will be more shallows on the inside this year.
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HRnico
Since 22 Mar 2008
262 Posts
Da Hood
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| Mon Jun 20, 11 8:31 am It will be cold water kiddy pool |
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| Sand Bar will be Sand Island? |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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| Mon Jun 20, 11 10:56 am |
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You can find the COE Forecast Model output here: http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/stp/stp.cgi
I just spoke with the person at the dam and the numbers in this morning's forecast model are are looking even more positive with this weeks weather warm up. They publish their model output every Tuesday and Friday morning. |
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HRnico
Since 22 Mar 2008
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Da Hood
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 5:42 pm drift launch |
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so is drift launch in front of the event site banned or just bad practice? With the now weaker current could be more doable. if it is banned, how far from shore is allowed? For the after work crews, the Event site is under populated. Tonights wind favored a late return to the Event site.
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kenja
Since 19 Jun 2008
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| Fri Jun 24, 11 8:09 pm |
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Kudos to the Port, CGWA, and CGKA for working this out. It is much appreciated.
Are we allowed to rig our lines in the launching area? I like how the new system encourages people not to leave their gear in the hot zone, but it makes rigging lines a bit of a cluster f@$* due to the trees and lack of space if we can't rig in the launch area. |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
473 Posts
Hood River Kite Shop
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| Mon Aug 01, 11 12:44 pm |
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Kudos to everyone who encouraged the use of the Event Site during the high water. Especially to Boardin' Bobs beach efforts. Let's hope to get back there soon.
Dave
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DangleMaster123
Since 01 Aug 2010
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| Mon Aug 01, 11 10:25 pm |
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hey all,
i have about seven young nephews and nieces all flying in from the east coast, and i am going to give them some kiteboarding lessons. they have never heard about kiting so i am pretty excited! I am planning on teaching them at the top of the event site, so that they will have some room to float down if they crash the kite. the only thing is that they are a little iffy on swimming. if someone could loan me some lifejackets for all of them it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Mon Aug 01, 11 10:59 pm |
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| take them to Jones so they can actually enjoy the learning experience instead of waiting for a window to take advantage of!!!! Way better place to learn in my opinion. they can do a 1/4 downwinder and still have nice sand to get out on. more consistent wind too!!! |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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| Tue Aug 02, 11 1:48 am waste of space |
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| DangleMaster123 wrote: | hey all,
i have about seven young nephews and nieces all flying in from the east coast, and i am going to give them some kiteboarding lessons. they have never heard about kiting so i am pretty excited! I am planning on teaching them at the top of the event site, so that they will have some room to float down if they crash the kite. the only thing is that they are a little iffy on swimming. if someone could loan me some lifejackets for all of them it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! |
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