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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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Sun Jul 22, 07 1:50 am Bahamas Out Islands |
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Spent the week with my bro in the Bahamas - Exuma, Rum Cay, Conception Island, and Cat Island.
Off season for the wind - but had some fun in super light wind with the skim - mostly fished and dived.
Did get my first session in directly offshore marginal wind - counted on my bro to finish snorkeling and tow me back in the zodiak before I got out too far - sort of sketch as the water off Conception Island went from 40 feet to over a 1000 in about 600 yards. Next stop Africa.
Some Shots.
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Rum Cay - think I'll stick to the pond.jpg |
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Rum Cay - Nasty Locals.jpg |
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Rum Cay - ticking off the locals.jpg |
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I'm a bad Mofo.jpg |
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Brave Dog.jpg |
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Conception Island.jpg |
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Wahoo.jpg |
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Cat Island.jpg |
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rich
Since 30 Nov 2005
306 Posts
portland
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Sun Jul 22, 07 4:37 am |
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dude, are you phukn serious? How am I supposed to deal w/ my regular life after looking at those?
Those are some great shots GMan. That shark bit is ubelievable. I am guessing that you didn't take your dog on vacation and that is some local dog? Whew, dog got lucky.
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2026 Posts
Windward
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Sun Jul 22, 07 7:13 am |
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ummm fresh Wahoo
eat it before it changes color
Haven't had that since Bermuda
love that Gulf Stream
unless your in a boat and it's blowing a Norther
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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Sun Jul 22, 07 7:18 am |
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man, i don't think i've ever seen you use a kite that big... must have been really light wind!
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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Sun Jul 22, 07 7:20 am |
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Gman awesome shots, and you picked the perfect week to be gone from NW... lots of rain and not much wind. Today (in the Gorge) is looking better though, thanks for bringing the sun back with you.
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shastadogs2
Since 28 Mar 2005
336 Posts
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Sun Jul 22, 07 8:07 am |
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G,
planning a family reunion thing in the bahamas in january, and it frickin hard to find out anything about proximity to kiteable beaches down there, the kite-schools seem to want to be your travel agent as well, and little is posted about where to set up home base.
where are some of the best places to combine lux accommodations and kiting in your backyard? any help is much appreciated.
jimmi
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
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Sun Jul 22, 07 8:24 am |
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This was my first time to Georgetown in the Exumas and only spent two days - looked like lots and lots of spots. Stocking Island just off of Great Exuma looked like it would be great. Emerald Bay is an awesome beach about 10 minutes from the airport.
The boat opens up a lot of places - even a small runabout - tons of little unihabitated islands and sandbars.
In January you will get good wind - but can blow out the diving, fishing, and boating
If I had to settle for one spot - I really like Hopetown in the Abacos.
Gets nice waves and a protected inside channel - not touristy but enough to keep the fam happy.
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/bahamas#371
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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Sun Jul 22, 07 8:59 am |
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Sweet! That dog is crazy!
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Snowy
Since 30 Jun 2007
93 Posts
Ocean
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Sun Jul 22, 07 9:13 am |
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Whooooooooah! Whooooooooah!
(Why did my they let me swim with the fishes?!)
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daveS
Since 23 Jul 2007
103 Posts
Stoked
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Mon Jul 23, 07 8:03 am |
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Nice shots....I kited with offshore winds at Conception a few years ago.
Was teaching my girlfriend as well until I watched a Shark tracking her as she body dragged. Got her back in the dinghy pretty quick.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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Mon Jul 23, 07 8:15 am |
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Looks like the shark liked the wahoo..... good thing he didn't get ahold of the waroo.....
Good pics! Now lets plan a windy cold water sess.... PM me.
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
983 Posts
Attractive
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Mon Jul 23, 07 9:24 am |
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Beauty Shots Gman!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
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Mon Jul 23, 07 10:36 am |
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I usually don't stress about the wildlife, but we were only 50-50 with everthing we hooked up, the sharkys where fairly acrobatic to get their share. They really really dig Tuna sashimi.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Mon Jul 23, 07 11:04 am |
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no wonder you didn't return any phone calls.
I didn't know you were hanging out in paradise.
Sweet pics for sure.
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mystrygrl
Since 07 Sep 2006
95 Posts
PDX/HR - What day is it?
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Mon Jul 23, 07 4:09 pm |
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wow!!! so jealous!!!
The pups in your family are sure brave... I'm sure Astro would have dove right down and taken on that shark if given the chance!
Cant wait to get the full scoop on the trip...
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Andres_Santacruz
Since 30 Jul 2006
17 Posts
Mexico City, Mexico
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Tue Jul 24, 07 10:56 am |
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Great shots!
Those look like Silky sharks, can you confirm?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
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