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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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 Wed May 25, 11 9:48 pm CGKA - EVENT SITE PUMP/DRY RULES ARE BACK IN EFFECT |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR EVENT SITE KITEBOARD ACCESS!!
On MONDAY Aug 1st we are back to our regular Pump and Dry Access at the Eastern section of the Event Site.
The Temporary Kiteboard Launching and Landing access at the Event Site concluded on Sunday, July 31.
Just a friendly reminder to our local and visiting kiteboard community, that the temporary Event Site Launch and Land Access will concluded on SUNDAY JULY31st. The Sandbar has been finally sneaking out from under the might Columbia and it looks so far like we will have adequate space for launching and landing for all users as long as we all work together to keep things safe and sane.
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MarkWorth
Since 02 May 2011
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Hood River
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| Thu May 26, 11 7:16 am |
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Good Work!
Thanks to CGWA, CGKA, and the Port Commission.
Also thank you to all the kiters who have kept your kites under control and kept the Event Site safe for all.
Please encourage our visiting kiters to get their kite low and get to the water as quickly as possible.
If we dont let them stand around with kites at 12:00, we will all be safer.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Thu May 26, 11 7:40 am |
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| Everyone stay safe out there and if you see a kook call em out on it, this is a great opportunity to show that we can play well together and be safe! |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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| Thu May 26, 11 7:55 am |
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Great news.
Also I would say it would be wise to encourage the not so experienced kiters to walk into the water before having their kite launched, and then to quickly swing the kite out towards the river.
Walking over the grass & into the water with your kite in the air is an advanced move for most people and we need to show the Port we can be super safe in this instance.
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pmax
Since 17 Aug 2007
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| Thu May 26, 11 7:58 am eastern half Event site launch and land |
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Big thanks to all for your hard work and efforts.
Though temporary it is a blessing.
Please spread the word that while on the water just out front of the Event site it is for getting in and out.Not for freestyle showboating. |
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
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| Thu May 26, 11 10:52 pm |
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Great news. Thanks CGKA & CGWA.
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Old Yeller
Since 08 Jun 2009
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| Mon Jun 06, 11 9:52 pm Thanks you!!! |
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It was busy today and people had a hard time finding a place to land their kites. A lot of people had to dump their kites on top of others because there was no room. People were tripping over kites trying to catch someone landing. It's an accident waiting to happen.
So as soon as someone catches your kite start winding up your lines. Now grab your kite and walk up closer to the parking lot. Make sure you leave an open area for people to run their lines.
With the water this high we all have to work together. No one wants to loose what little access we have. Thanks!!!! |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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| Tue Jun 07, 11 7:37 am Re: Thanks you!!! |
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Werd.
| Old Yeller wrote: | It was busy today and people had a hard time finding a place to land their kites. A lot of people had to dump their kites on top of others because there was no room. People were tripping over kites trying to catch someone landing. It's an accident waiting to happen.
So as soon as someone catches your kite start winding up your lines. Now grab your kite and walk up closer to the parking lot. Make sure you leave an open area for people to run their lines.
With the water this high we all have to work together. No one wants to loose what little access we have. Thanks!!!! |
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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| Tue Jun 07, 11 4:41 pm |
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Is there an option to extend the Event Site launching in the works or does everyone have to go back to the Marina this weekend?
It doesn't look like the water is going down any time soon. |
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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| Wed Jun 08, 11 7:42 am |
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We're meeting with the appropriate parties today, and will have more information before the weekend.
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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| Thu Jun 09, 11 5:28 pm |
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Bump!
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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| Fri Jun 10, 11 9:29 am |
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Great news!
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luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
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| Sat Jun 11, 11 9:38 am Thanks to all involved |
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This is great news. Thank you CGKA! And a big thank you to the Port of Hood River.
I think it is key that all of us kiters show our appreciation to the CGKA by joining the organization that is making this happen.
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It is key that all of us kiters show our appreciation to the Port of Hood River by paying to park when using the Event Site. Yesterday, I saw a few people still poaching the Event Site amenities by parking on the street. There is plenty of free parking at the Marina kiteboard launch site. |
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flodega
Since 11 Nov 2009
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| Fri Jun 17, 11 7:05 am |
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sooo drift launch only? or are the water levels supposed to reside?
just wonderin. |
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MarkWorth
Since 02 May 2011
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Hood River
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| Fri Jun 17, 11 7:43 am |
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The NOAA is predicting a decrease in flow over the next 4 days:
06-17 491215
06-18 479248
06-19 460615
06-20 445392
06-21 443860
The level is independent of the flow but will most likely to drop 12 16 inches by Monday if the forecast is correct.
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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| Fri Jun 17, 11 8:01 am |
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| 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.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Fri Jun 17, 11 8:51 am |
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Hurray! Mark, you've been a very valuable resource on here, thanks brudda!
| MarkWorth wrote: | The NOAA is predicting a decrease in flow over the next 4 days:
06-17 491215
06-18 479248
06-19 460615
06-20 445392
06-21 443860
The level is independent of the flow but will most likely to drop 12 16 inches by Monday if the forecast is correct. |
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