Whiskey Run Sat.

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

hmmm, I hear of a surfer or two a year getting hit by a shark. Don't think i've ever heard of a kiter. Sure, beware, of course. But don't stay out of the ocean man.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

So who's hitting the coast tomorrow (Tuesday)? It's supposed to be back on with some nice swell! I'll be there and hopefully the landlord will let us ride another day without paying rent. Seriously though, you're far more likely to get hurt kiting due to lofting, wrapping in lines, etc. than a shark. Hope to see some of you out there (maybe Manzo) to distract the fishies just in case Wink

brokenlizard · Tue Jul 24, 07 2:33 am

I'm headin down there on Wednesday. Was really looking forward to another downwinder at Whiskey Run. Floras lake is looking real good now though.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2025 Posts Windward

looks like Willy has got somebody to pay the rent for him
he's on it
even when he's not at home

I too have been seeing some large grey looking (from the top)fishes

good thing SURFING is making a comeback

did you ride him home on the fender?
I'd put him right on top,
couple of bugees and maybe his mouth would come open,
while going down 1o1

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

Geez I've been surfing a lot lately. I was finally getting over my fear of waking up at the break of dawn and paddling out during feeding hours. Thanks for reminding me that even baby great whites are big.

Andy

pura vida one · Since 22 May 2007 80 Posts

yes, you are more likely to get hurt kiting than you are to be bit by a shark. but i'm asking the question: is it getting sharkier? the ocean has been warmer than average off our coast and i'm wondering if this is causing more sharks close to shore. 4 sightings by kiters since the 4th of july (posting on this forum, i mean). wait til solflyer gets on and tell his latest story... hopefully he'll post the video of it on youtube or something. he's itchin' to get on this one! yeah, brah!
maybe there are just more people out in the water, and out farther, that's why we're seeing more.

brokenlizard · Tue Jul 24, 07 9:43 pm

southcoaster · Since 27 Jan 2007 20 Posts Denmark

I think it is the warm water. I was at Whiskey Run again yesterday and saw some kids dragging another shark out of the water. I went over to warn them about the sharp teeth. Fortunately for them this one was already dead. It was about the same size as the first one but didnt have a visible wound on it. The water is unbelievably warm right now, but will probably cool off quickly with the N. wind blowing for the next week.

Sol-flyer · Mon Jul 30, 07 5:57 am **Re: likely**