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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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Mon Aug 29, 16 7:54 am Sherman Island forecast? |
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I'm driving by Sherman Island this weekend and was wondering what forecasting sites to use. Never been before. I'd pack some gear if it looks promising.
Cheers!
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brass
Since 15 Jul 2006
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
698 Posts
Alaska / PNW / Baja
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Mon Aug 29, 16 8:37 am |
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I use ikite and noaa.
DO NOT go too far downwind - it can be brutal getting back (but it's a nice walk)
Pay attention to the walking traffic signs. You launch your kite near parking then go for a journey to the water. Wear flops or booties for the walk - the sand gets hot.
http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/forum/ has plenty of info.
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www.freeridekiting.com Last edited by Freeride Kiter on Mon Aug 29, 16 4:16 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
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Mon Aug 29, 16 9:36 am |
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Only been there once, and the wind was light through the day but really turned on in the afternoon, (as we were already headed towards home) just as the locals said it would. Walk the launch path/trail before you hit the water so you can see what you have to navigate through to get to the river. Neat spot!
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consumer
Since 28 Nov 2010
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Mon Aug 29, 16 10:30 am |
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There's usually a mid-day lull, so evening riding can be incredible.
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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Mon Aug 29, 16 12:19 pm |
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Awesome! Thanks for the beta.
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
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Tue Aug 30, 16 7:21 pm |
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If you are just passing through then take advantage of the guys that provide a downwind service there. It will be well worth it for your first visit. They explain how the whole place works while they shuttle you upwind in a boat. They will stay to help you set up and launch. And then they effectively act as safety for your ride back..
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Wed Aug 31, 16 5:34 am |
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Or, drive a few miles further and have a bucket list experience kiting downwinders, bridge to bridge, Golden Gate, at Kite the Bay with John von Tesmer
http://www.kitethebay.com/
"Come kite the bay and enjoy one of the most spectacular kitesurfing settings in the world! This Golden Gate Downwinder is an experince of a lifetime where you will start kiting near the Golden Gate Bridge and ride downwind to Treasure Island. Along the way, you will cruise pass The San Francisco cityfront and Alcatraz. The enitre session is boat supported so you are guaranteed to make it back to land. This is for advanced riders only and you must be prepared for strong, gusty winds and choppy waters."
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wjb
Since 14 Aug 2007
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Wed Aug 31, 16 10:21 am |
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Sunset sessions still to be had
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markamcclure
Since 20 May 2011
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Portland, OR
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Wed Aug 31, 16 10:23 am |
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August is usually good for wind at Sherman.
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Da Yoda
Since 12 Mar 2009
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Wed Aug 31, 16 5:01 pm |
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Make sure to get there EARLY, like at sunrise because by 10, it's dying fast. If you have a hydrofoil and large kite, you'll be good to go all day.
Sunset sessions have been pretty decent lately, but I've been skunked in the mornings 3 times now in the last couple of weeks. It feels like fall is coming early this year, since getting skunked at SI in late August is generally rare.
Note that I don't have a foil or large kite, because I'm too poor.
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