St. Mary's Sunday?

[Mike W]

It is looking like the wind might be right for St. Mary's Beach on the St. Croix on Sunday. It also looks cold. Anyone up for an adventure?

[avery]

I could be talked it to that what time?

[Mike W]

Avery, I am thinking noonish. Of course, it will depend on wind and temps. Let's keep an eye on it.

[davec]

I might be up for it.

[Diego]

I'm in!

[BSMITH]

I'm in. Where are we going?

[Luiz]

I'm in as well. Never been to St. Mary and would appreciate if someone could post some directions. Luiz

[JRN]

I-94 E.>AFTON EXIT S. ON ST. CROIX TR.>1ST LEFT PAST 22ND.>JOG S.& FOLLOW ST. MARYS TR. TO RIVER. BTW: There is a lock & dam just downstream in Precott. Just be sure and yell loudly, "CLOSE THE GATES!" should the current grab you.

[drknap]

hoping for a 130 ETA.

[Barry P]

me too. see you there.

[Mike W]

It looks like wind strength and direction will be fine. Temps will be hovering near or slightly above freezing. Bring your cooler full of hot water. St. Mary's has a big, open sandy (or snowy) beach, so warming up hands is pretty easy to do mid-session. There is a parking lot less than a block from the beach. See you guys there!

Let's keep an eye on each other. A break-down with river current could be trouble.

[avery]

I should be there at 130. Thinking of an hour session.

[avery]

looks like the wind dropped a bunch... I'm 50/50 now.

[drknap]

big kite, big board. if winds stay above 12 I'm still in. Mike?

[Mike W]

I am with Kurt. Exptl still looks good for mid-afternoon.

[avery]

truth be told I saw snow and flinched... ill be there!

[Barry P]

I think I'm going to stay and work on my fat layer.

[Diego]

It was fun today. Got there around 3PM. Mike, Kurt and Avery were already out. Rigged a 5.8, was nicely powered most of the time. ~5:30 (and after Luiz decided to rig up from the 6.0 to a 6.8 ) the wind picked up and the 5.8 was just perfect. We came out of the water ~7:00PM, I couldn't hold on to the boom anymore, the wind was still cranking when we left. Anyone up for a late afternoon session tomorrow?

[Luiz]

[quote="Diego"] ~5:30 (and after Luiz decided to rig up from the 6.0 to a 6.8 ) the wind picked up and the 5.8 was just perfect.

Yeap, I should have kept the 6.0.
Diego - I'll be there tomorrow around 5PM

[Mike W]

Yes, it was a great day out there. The sunshine was a huge bonus. I am thinking of another session early this afternoon. Looks like the wind will be coming straight down the river. Anyone care to join me?

Thanks for the photo, Jordan!