The Hatch - 08/09/11 (OT: The Real Deal)

unbob · Since 31 Aug 2008 260 Posts 'da Gorge/LaV Obsessed

OT - but worth a look-see!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150259450774615.344369.664944614&l=555838b338&type=1

To see the video use this link:
http://windnotes.phanfare.com/4743675

Then click on Gorge Videos. (Kudos to Mike G. for the great vid!)

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Windsurf boosting is legit Very Happy

Jonpnw · Fri Aug 12, 11 8:59 am

Great photo's Trudy!

OG · Since 07 Jun 2011 597 Posts Addicted

those were cool. the vid was also cool, glad the WS crowd got theirs. Hmmmm, pat benetar huh?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Sick Trudy Thumb's Up

trailboss · Since 08 Aug 2006 95 Posts HR

Awesome shots and video. Those Dale Cook jumps are ridiculous
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7819680&id=664944614&fbid=10150259453419615

I have to say, having witnessed it first hand, I really felt like the guy kiting right in the mix straight off the point that day was really just in the way. It looked a lot like the windsurfers were on an 8 lane highway and the lone kiter was constantly playing frogger trying to cross back and forth. Why not just go up or down wind a little bit ? The swells were just as big and way more open for the carving.