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gregfun

Since 25 Apr 2016
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Miami
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PostMon Apr 25, 16 12:50 pm    Downwinder Hood River Reply with quote

I'm in town from Miami. Anyone interested in meeting tomorrow for a downwinder? If interested email me greg@greghinsdale.com thank you!

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honda1

Since 11 Sep 2013
183 Posts

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PostMon Apr 25, 16 7:49 pm    dw Reply with quote

Wind tommorrow may not be ideal

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ldhr

Since 21 Jul 2009
1470 Posts
Hood River
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PostTue Apr 26, 16 7:26 am     Reply with quote

Greg,
Downwinders are a bit risky this time of year due to cold water and strong current in the river.

There's always a risk element for downwinders on the river - wind speeds vary along the river and there's a lot of places that are not friendly for self rescue or hiking back up to the road.

For these reasons most people avoid downwinders in spring. They're more common in summer. The summer thermals are more consistent and the warm water is less risk in case of self rescue.

This time of year most people stick to the popular launches and stay close.

On the flip side - the strong current makes it easy to kite upwind. Try launching at the Event Site and kite up to the Hatchery above Wells Island. You'll have a fun downwinder coming back.

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gregfun

Since 25 Apr 2016
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Miami
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PostTue Apr 26, 16 7:32 am     Reply with quote

Thanks for the heads up! I'll stay around the Event Site!

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