Jones and Sauvies WINDS today?

Olympia_Kiteboarder · Since 13 Aug 2012 14 Posts Olympia Washington

What do you think the wind will be like at Jones or Sauvie Island today?

MikeZ · Wed Jul 24, 13 9:10 am

I don't see why Jones wouldn't go. Onshore flow, temps, and pressure gradients look to be good, and clouds are already burning off. When that happens, Jones is usually pretty reliable.

No idea about Sauvie. Never been there - and I'm not sure if it ever really takes off. Wink

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

Who cares about sauvies with the quality winds we have been enjoying. Jones is already 13-19 and should reach mid twenties by afternoon. I would be there but stuck at work. Looks like it should go today and tomorrow and then head east of the cloud line for the weekend. Get some:)

Olympia_Kiteboarder · Since 13 Aug 2012 14 Posts Olympia Washington

Thanks. I'll head to Jones

frmercado · Since 16 Feb 2011 34 Posts PDX

For me Sauvie is a great spot for the middle of the week because I work downtown and don't get off from work until 5, so when it blows there its perfect for me. Only a 30 min drive from my office and there is no traffic heading over there, even at rush hour. It would take me almost two hours to get to Jones beach from downtown PDX taking the rush hour traffic into account.

Sauvie is a great spot for all the PDX office type kiters.

Bill C · Since 15 Sep 2005 203 Posts Portland Stoked

Jonpnw · Wed Jul 24, 13 7:18 pm **Awesome**

Great picture Bill !

Jasonius · Since 31 May 2013 15 Posts

I would love to ride sauvies. When does it go? Jones was good today, did anyone get rides at sauvies today? I've read the location guide about sauvies but this didn't keep me from getting skunked there once.

To those of you who ride sauvies, what do you look for that indicates wind? Is it jones minus 5 knots? What size kite do you typically use when it goes? And lastly, there's a nude beach around there, does wearing only a harness count as naked?

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1735 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

nice shot from sauvies! here's a shot taken about the same time but just upwind of you from woodland.
got there a little bit late so experienced the flood current, making it a challenge, but still nice to kite
good crowd today got to finally meet some locals.

wylieflyote · Thu Jul 25, 13 5:23 am

Jim, Looks bumpier than the pond at Jetty... come home, we miss you Smile

Bill C · Since 15 Sep 2005 203 Posts Portland Stoked

Jonpnw · Thu Jul 25, 13 6:46 am **Good times**

Stringy that was fun. Hopefully the next time we will have a little more wind and the tide in our favor. Thank you for the light wind gear demo ! Very Happy

That board is awesome.

http://www.mthboards.com/

Dern , keep us updated with the conditions.

Kevin, get that jet ski ready for our down winder

splaterwin · Since 17 Nov 2005 165 Posts Vancouver Stoked

Where do you launch in Woodland? I tried Kalama yesterday but too light. On the way back to the Couve I stopped at Horseshoe Lake Park. On a strong day it could be a good flat water spot.

Jonpnw · Thu Jul 25, 13 8:19 am **Exit 21**

Past the new Wal Mart out to the Dike Access road. Head south at the road split you will see Martins Bar on the right. Bumpy gravel road to a big parking lot.

There is an awesome cove for launching and some sweet butter ..............IF there is wind and you have the tide going the right way.

KCM · Since 30 Jun 2013 53 Posts Woodland WA.

Jon,
Definitely got the Jet Ski ready for the Kalama downwinder.....just need a driver to fetch my board. Great meeting you guys and looking forward to a windy "tide-out" session.
Ciao.

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Jones today!

Olympia_Kiteboarder · Since 13 Aug 2012 14 Posts Olympia Washington

Jones today!