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My second trip out to Washington and it delivered full throttle. (I hope that term is not overused). It describes the wind conditions best on Sunday. It was the best Fathers Day gift I could have received. The family was along for sun and water time. What a great place to swim kids, waist deep and s...

Wow! I just checked the forecast and if you drive West out to Dassel (Lake Wahsington) nature gives you bonus points of 10 mph. 20-25 SSE for Lake Washington today! Woohooo! Get to ride the smaller stuff for a few runs at least. Everything around the metro is saying 15-20.

What a great Memorial Weekend! 2 windy days out of 3 and it happened when most of us had time off.

I'll be heading to Washington to see what the hype is all about on a SE - S wind.

I have found a picture that I would like to use as office art located on the windsurfing gallery page. From the page it is the 12th picture down (on the left side column) and has trees and a water tower in the background. The rider is also in the middle of a jibe with a red sail, possibly a Gaastra....

Thanks guys. Your feedback really helps with my decision to.......buy a 95L board!

DavidKnight how do you like that Tiga? I almost bought one last fall and now looking at the '07 models the HyperX 95L is sure tempting...

After my trip to Maui last month riding a 95 liter board and overpowered on a 4.7 sail (35+ mph conditions everyday!!) I really want to downsize some of my gear. Do the serious riders hear believe a 95 liter board is worth the investment living and riding in the Midwest? Or would it be wiser to take...

What would an average cost be to stay in Maui for 7 or 8 days (lodging and food)? I really have no idea. I have been to Aruba twice and that place is really cheap for a warm windsurfing vacation. We have spent an average of about 2K per person on everything for 8 days in Aruba. That included travel,...

I am planning on a trip to Hawaii the last part of February. I have read the two destination descriptions by Sid and Randy (Ohalu and Maui respectively) and I am surprised that Maui is actually "country". Is this really true? I am looking for best place to stay (geographically what island/...

Thank Dave. I am medium build. 168 pounds and 5' 10". I think somehwhere in the 12-15 meter range is what I will be looking for. I think I am ready to start looking around now. Thanks for the advice. I am definietly getting safety equipment: 1. Helmet 2. Impact Vest 3. Possibly Football gear ha...

Thanks for the very detailed and comprehensive response!

When I say 2-3 times yes that is the number of times on water. The biggest question right now is what is the apropriate size? When it is blowing 10-15 mph is the range I am looking at filling.

Can someone point me in the direction of the station code list for the NWS?

I am really just looking for our local weather station service code. You know that 4 letter code?

Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Answer to your questions: Do you plan on doing it during the summer at all? ...I think I would like to use it 2-3 times a year mostly on the days when it just isn't windy enough to use my Loft 8.4. I guess that would equal a very large kite though. What would you want to do k...

Hey all I am an avid windsurfer and would like to get myself a kite for winter. It would be great to use it as a replacement for a motor powered vehicle when out ice fishing. :) Any suggestions on what brand/size I should be looking at for average use? Also can I just use my current waist harness wi...

Great! Thanks for the information. I would much rather pack my harness and booties than my golf bag.

This community and website are a very valuable resource!!


- Chad
Sailing Medicine Lake Since 1999

I am travelling for work with some time to spare along the way. Does anyone know where I can get some equipment and approximately what the average conditions are?? From what I've seen it isn't very wavy which is good for a midwestern like myself.


Thanks for any help.

In search of openwater for windsuring. Anyone see anything worthwhile?