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scottman
Since 08 Jun 2007
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hillsboro
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 Sun Jun 23, 13 2:49 pm Floras 411 august |
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| What is ~% kiteable days in August? I am guessing it must be mostly 12m?
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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| Sun Jun 23, 13 3:51 pm |
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| Daily ....... August is grrreeaattt...... bring more kites for success..
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Mon Jun 24, 13 7:20 am |
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| August. On like donkey kong. The floras family is awesome. Bring all kites and do a down winder up at whiskey run by bandon dunes!! You will dig it. We plan on going the first couple of weeks:)!!
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
347 Posts
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| Mon Jun 24, 13 4:45 pm |
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| Heard a rumor that you can't drive on the beach anymore at whiskey run. Anyone know the facts here from a recent visit?
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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| Mon Jun 24, 13 5:09 pm |
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| caps wrote: | | Heard a rumor that you can't drive on the beach anymore at whiskey run. Anyone know the facts here from a recent visit? |
I was just down there this weekend, rumors are true. Bandon Dunes owns the land the road is on and is shutting it down to make way for their new golf course. bummer...
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Mon Jun 24, 13 5:19 pm |
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| Shitty. Maybe we need kite golf:-)!!
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j
Since 08 Nov 2006
94 Posts
Seattle
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| Tue Jun 25, 13 1:14 pm |
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| Any thoughts on Floras this weekend?
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Tue Jun 25, 13 2:29 pm |
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| if the forecast is correct, it will be a big kite weekend maybe picking up a little sat afternoon!! It will be like butter on the entire lake!!!
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liv2surf
Since 10 Jun 2006
5 Posts
Kook
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| Mon Jul 08, 13 1:20 pm |
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Can one still access the kiting/sailing areas at Whiskey Run even though apparently Bandon Dunes has blocked access to driving on the beach.
Is the kiting beach access at end of 7 Devils Rd or after turning west on Whiskey Run Rd? In other words, is Whisky Run above (N) or below (S) of the little point/rocks?
I will be staying at Bullard Beach State Park later this week. Is there any reason why it is better upwind at Whiskey Run (than at the Bullard Beach state park)?
I guess I'll figure it out but any help appreciated 
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Mon Jul 08, 13 4:20 pm |
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| yup I believe you can still access it. You just can not drive down the sand all the way. Just drop in and go down til you can drive back up the beach from Bandon. Makes for a sweet long down winder. I am sure you can PM Bolt on here. Andy Bolt is his name and I am sure he will tell you what he can. He is selling a couple of Z's in the classified if you need to PM him. have fun
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Mon Jul 08, 13 8:43 pm |
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I just did Whiskey run on Saturday and it was still open to driving. I did one downwinder with the local crew going down about 1/2 way between Whiskey run and Bullards. Then I did a solo shot from Whiskey all the way to Bullards and the waves are much cleaner from the Whiskey run put in to about the 1/2 way point then the waves and riptide get real weird. The wind actually picked up closer to Bullards but the waves get real funky. The beach gets a lot steeper and gets a little shore poundy. Still totally doable either way. If you have 2 vehicles that can drive on the beach, I would recommend doing the 1/2 way trip a couple of times over a full ride to Bullards.
There is a great crew down there that I seem to run into everytime I go. Just pull onto the beach and go to the right and you will probably see a group of cars parked next to the bluff. They park there because of the tide I'm told. You do need a pretty decent 4x4, as there is a pretty deep chunk of sand at the entrance. Definitely hit it up, it is one of my favorite spots on the coast.
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
537 Posts
Oregon
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| Tue Jul 09, 13 7:48 am whiskey |
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Micah, we must have just missed you. Was doing the run all last week and you are spot on with your advice. About half way the waves change and the wind seems to be a bit more on shore. Still super fun but a little more challenging to go down the line.
best thing about that spot is the waves are clean even when its blowing 25-30. Sat was pretty big with some meaty sets rolling through!!
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
537 Posts
Oregon
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| Tue Jul 09, 13 7:48 am . |
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liv2surf
Since 10 Jun 2006
5 Posts
Kook
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| Tue Jul 09, 13 1:44 pm |
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| Thanks for all the great comments and pointers.
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frindly
Since 12 Aug 2008
21 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Jul 17, 13 2:24 pm |
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| I'm heading down tomorrow -- hoping for big winds friday/saturday/sunday!
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
537 Posts
Oregon
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| Thu Jul 18, 13 9:09 am whiskey fans |
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Here is an image I took while we were down there. Whiskey run is worth the drive 
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Thu Jul 18, 13 9:13 am |
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| nice shot. looks like some quality southern oregon water:-)!!!! Cant wait for the first week of august to inhabit the place!!
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