Pepin Wed?

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 9:18 pm

Will Pepin be worth it for E/NE? Anyone going?

BSMITH · Post by **BSMITH** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 10:54 pm

It looks like it's going to be due east. 110 deg. is perfect. If I remember right, east is still really good. The jybe-a-torium is not as smooth. If there is wind, and the drunks don't do any serious damage at work tonight, I'm there.

BSMITH · Post by **BSMITH** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 10:58 pm

looks like it might line up perfect on Thursday

Eric S · Post by **Eric S** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:07 am

I can't stand it. the trees be howlin' and da baby cryin'

It's time to get some airtime!

I'm totally not ready (gear is all over basement) but I'll give it a go. eta 12-1pm

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:07 am

I'm concerned about the N component. There are a few NE readings already. If it has N in it I don't think it would be too good at all.

Any other areas work on E-NE. If it goes really NE Cannon will work though I don't think it is going that far N.

hmm

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:28 am

I'm gonna give it a try at Pepin, eta around noon as well. my cell is 612-590-0970.

Dave Z · Post by **Dave Z** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 8:48 pm

So????? Give it up! How was the ridin' today? I had made plans to get down there today or tomorrow but alas a morning meeting and a new project put the kibosh on my Pepin windsurfing fantasies

Noticed the Red Wing airport had Easterly readings all day.

BSMITH · Post by **BSMITH** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:53 pm

Well, all in all, it sucked. I arrived to 4.5 conditions(11:30ish). Mike W and Chris B were already out. It stayed 4.5 until I finished rigging my 4.5. I rigged the 5.2 and sailed about a half hour powered. After that it was up and down 6.0ish to 20M kiteish. Ish!

Eric S · Post by **Eric S** » Thu Apr 03, 2003 10:32 am

We'll at least I got a chance to rig a new sail and try a new drysuit. By the time I got wet it was 1PM I could hardly even waterstart and scholg. My board that foated me last year is now a sinker! Time for some Slim Fast, FAST! I didn't get any rides. I just flailed around the point.

It was weird, the wind was cranking on my way down, stayed OK while I rigged then fizzled till I left at 4PM. On my way home it was nuking. Near the refinery on 52 there was a flag on a crane near the road that looked like it was ready to be ripped off it's pole by the wind. Too bad the history isn't working for me on the NOAA site. I'd be interested if it was a local phenomenon or a lull in the middle of the day.

Even with the light wind there were some nice rolling waves moving up river. It looks like that place would be great if it ever goes off. It was fun to get out and see people stoked on sailing.

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Thu Apr 03, 2003 10:53 am

I felt bad for you, Eric. You drove a long way. Chris B says that pattern is typical for a sunny day at Pepin with E winds: wind in the am, dead for the afternoon, and then strong later on. The morning was pretty darn good. I showed up a bit after 10am to see some huge rollers and really solid wind. Chris was well powered on a 5.0. With a flat 5.5 I had some great sailing before the wind dropped off.

LAKAWA

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