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Topic: USA 100m Speed Challenge |
SpeedRoo
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:35 pm Subject: USA 100m Speed Challenge |
After an 3 year year absence due to Covid, it's back on again: the USA 100m speedsailing challenge. www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=event&val=799 The search to find the fastest speedsail ... |
Topic: HR Marina wind sensor |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 3
Views: 13839
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 11:21 am Subject: HR Marina wind sensor |
The Marina station is this USGS site: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=14113290 |
Topic: RIP Mike Perry |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 8
Views: 31134
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:31 pm Subject: RIP Mike Perry |
Super nice bloke. Did a few flights down to Baja with him in his Cessna for some wavesailing. Last time I saw him we flew out to Catalina Island for a Buffalo burger for lunch. He was Mr. North Sails ... |
Topic: HR Sail Park Exclusive Use Parking for Boat Event Concern |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 34
Views: 82292
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:45 am Subject: HR Sail Park Exclusive Use Parking for Boat Event Concern |
Eric the Outrigger folks did intentionally block out others, they booked the Waterfront Park from the City Of Hood River for hosting their event and storing their craft. They also booked the Luhr Jens ... |
Topic: HR Sail Park Exclusive Use Parking for Boat Event Concern |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 34
Views: 82292
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:54 pm Subject: HR Sail Park Exclusive Use Parking for Boat Event Concern |
It' great to see all the different water users coming to the Gorge and taking advantage of the fantastic conditions. I think what may have upset some people was the Paddlers taking over the waterfront ... |
Topic: Boardhead at Boardman |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 2
Views: 14046
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:02 pm Subject: Boardhead at Boardman |
Sweeeeet sess today at Boardman, air temp 63F and water 41F....adds up to over 100 so time to windsurf. Nice 2 mile long speed runs on slalom gear through the swell in 20 to 25 knot breeze. Just the ... |
Topic: Wing sail is reality now |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 241
Views: 261998
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:04 pm Subject: Wing sail is reality now |
As I said when the data drops the BS stops. Until then keep spreading it KG. If you are going to make outrageous claims that your sail is faster than any equally sized race sail on the water you bette ... |
Topic: Wing sail is reality now |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 241
Views: 261998
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:24 pm Subject: Wing sail is reality now |
Hey KG get a GPS and record some tracks. When the data drops the BS stops! Until then it's all an elaborate scam to get some sails sold by bashing race gear that companies have developed over many yea ... |
Topic: Wing sail is reality now |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 241
Views: 261998
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:32 pm Subject: Wing sail is reality now |
I applaud the inventor of this sail, hope that there is a patentable concept in it. It seems to me that this sail is a type of racing sail, given its disadvantage (weight) and potential advantages (s ... |
Topic: Does Foil Windsurf require uphauling? |
SpeedRoo
Replies: 8
Views: 20060
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:35 am Subject: Does Foil Windsurf require uphauling? |
When its windy you'll have no problems water starting, just be careful of kicking the foil with your feet. |
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