Bill,
If you ever want to get some longboard practice racing in, give me a call.
You might have to give me a handicap since I only have a transition board instead of a longboard....
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
David and I will be at Van Pugh around 11.
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Almost full
No
No
Yes
No
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
I sailed Galt's Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00. Wasn't bad on the 9.0 and Titan. Had lots of planning runs and manged a few jibes, including one impressive one right in front of the beach.
Planning to try and get out by 3 or 4pm Monday if the forecast holds at 14 from WNW it'd be Galts or Lanier since I'll be in Cumming middle of the day....
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
I was in a bathing suit Saturday at sweetwater. No shorty required. The water temp was cool but not cold. Felt good to get wet after the sun was beating down on you for a while.
I bet Galts...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Linda, The board you were looking at when we were at Galts is what I am referring to as the heavier board. As compared to a modern epoxy shortboard that I can lift with one hand. I think because...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
trying to post a reply, this will be my second attempt
what's the deal on the heavier board? was that an advantage over the one you had at Galts? Linda
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
I sailed vp Friday & had a good session. Usually I woul downplay the importance of equipment, but yesterday it made a difference - 20 yr. old mistral Superlight, 22yr. old NP 7.0 on an...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Thanks guys for the reports. Here I was feeling bad cause I might have missed something. (Out of town for the weekend.) You really cheered me up!
Randy
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Anyone going to Galts Sunday? Too busy for Sat.
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Ditto for Lanier, but not so crowded today, tomorrow, count on it. And if you think PWC's are a pain, how about one with David Wade on it (just kidding.)
They are calling for wind...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
It's starting to blow some and it's HOT, I'll probably head to Van Pugh after lunch (Fri.) I may sail here tomorrow also if it blows (and drive Hatteras on Sunday).
Gene
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
I agree, awesome video!
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Thanks fellas...I'm still here working and saving...I think I have a working gig lined up for St. Simons that would let me check that area out. I really appreciate the suggestions! John
I know. I thought the same thing when I saw the subject line!
pk
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Whew - not closing permanantly!
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Plenty of carpenter work in the OBX, they are building like stink out there!
Plus lots of wind damage every so oftern, creating lots of repair work...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
I use to have a spreadsheet with average monthly wind speeds for cities all over the US and Corpus Cristi looked about the best. It's speeds were like hatteras but didnt have the cold winter,...
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
And Chuck may have MORE video of me missing jibes and crashing, like at the last meeting.
Gene
by Anonymous18 years 1 month ago
Plenty of carpenter work in the OBX, they are building like stink out there!
where is Galts???? Lanier???
Bill,
If you ever want to get some longboard practice racing in, give me a call.
You might have to give me a handicap since I only have a transition board instead of a longboard....
David and I will be at Van Pugh around 11.
Almost full
No
No
Yes
No
I sailed Galt's Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00. Wasn't bad on the 9.0 and Titan. Had lots of planning runs and manged a few jibes, including one impressive one right in front of the beach.
...
Went to toona and didn't even rig.
Planning to try and get out by 3 or 4pm Monday if the forecast holds at 14 from WNW it'd be Galts or Lanier since I'll be in Cumming middle of the day....
I was in a bathing suit Saturday at sweetwater. No shorty required. The water temp was cool but not cold. Felt good to get wet after the sun was beating down on you for a while.
I bet Galts...
Linda, The board you were looking at when we were at Galts is what I am referring to as the heavier board. As compared to a modern epoxy shortboard that I can lift with one hand. I think because...
trying to post a reply, this will be my second attempt
what's the deal on the heavier board? was that an advantage over the one you had at Galts? Linda
I sailed vp Friday & had a good session. Usually I woul downplay the importance of equipment, but yesterday it made a difference - 20 yr. old mistral Superlight, 22yr. old NP 7.0 on an...
Thanks guys for the reports. Here I was feeling bad cause I might have missed something. (Out of town for the weekend.) You really cheered me up!
Randy
Anyone going to Galts Sunday? Too busy for Sat.
Ditto for Lanier, but not so crowded today, tomorrow, count on it. And if you think PWC's are a pain, how about one with David Wade on it (just kidding.)
They are calling for wind...
It's starting to blow some and it's HOT, I'll probably head to Van Pugh after lunch (Fri.) I may sail here tomorrow also if it blows (and drive Hatteras on Sunday).
Gene
I agree, awesome video!
Thanks fellas...I'm still here working and saving...I think I have a working gig lined up for St. Simons that would let me check that area out. I really appreciate the suggestions! John
http://windsurf.mediaforte.com/gorge4.html
I know. I thought the same thing when I saw the subject line!
pk
Whew - not closing permanantly!
Plus lots of wind damage every so oftern, creating lots of repair work...
I use to have a spreadsheet with average monthly wind speeds for cities all over the US and Corpus Cristi looked about the best. It's speeds were like hatteras but didnt have the cold winter,...
And Chuck may have MORE video of me missing jibes and crashing, like at the last meeting.
Gene
Plenty of carpenter work in the OBX, they are building like stink out there!
Go see Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach.
Hey gene could you bring me some cash too?
alan