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Aeolus
Since 20 Apr 2010
354 Posts
Gold Beach, OR
OR-SoCo-Aficionado
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 Mon Feb 06, 12 11:10 pm Nanaimo BC kiting? |
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Yeah...Not the time of year to be going north 
Anyone with first hand info on spots within one hour of Nanaimo BC? .. Going next week. Thought I'd ask here before jumping to northern forums.
Here's bwd's info...I'm taking kites just because....
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Sailing_Guide
Thanks in advance! |
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
450 Posts
PDX
McLovin
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| Tue Feb 07, 12 8:07 am |
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| I dont think there is much close to Nanaimo this time of year, if you are up for a slightly longer trip Tofino can be pretty good in the winter, ~two and a half hours from Nanaimo. |
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kieran
Since 06 Jul 2011
45 Posts
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| Tue Feb 07, 12 3:27 pm |
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If there's a SE there's kiting at Columbia Beach and Comox. Check here for forecasts and here for location details.
Bring a warm wetsuit. |
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Whabbits
Since 07 Nov 2011
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Kook
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| Thu Feb 09, 12 6:53 am |
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Bigwavedave.ca is a great resource that you have found.
Recently, a found of us have found that Pipers Lagoon in Nanaimo is a great flat water spot. It is only works on a SE and at high tide. Pipers is about 5 minutes drive North of the Departure Bay ferry terminal.
Comox (Goose Spit) is a nother great flat water spot on a SE.
For waves, check out Columbia Beach in Parksville. If you have a fear of stellar sea lions you may want to avoid this place though.
If you like beer, try: Phillips Brewing, Driftwood, Lighthouse, etc...from the island. The Granville Island Winter Ale is also super tasty.
Cheers,
todd |
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Aeolus
Since 20 Apr 2010
354 Posts
Gold Beach, OR
OR-SoCo-Aficionado
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| Thu Feb 09, 12 9:09 am |
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Thanks y'all!
..looking forward to Georgia gales 
.....mm5 magic eight ball in the house! |
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