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Topic: Video: Cold front passing and NW wind inbound |
dperzinski
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:14 pm Subject: Video: Cold front passing and NW wind inbound |
Great explanation Mike. This really helps.
Dave |
Topic: Windsurfer Drowns at Waddell Creek but brought back to life. |
dperzinski
Replies: 16
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:47 pm Subject: Windsurfer Drowns at Waddell Creek but brought back to life. |
The day before Steve's mishap at Waddell, I had an hard lesson there.
In about 2 feet or less of water, I got caught under my sail. My board was pounding into the sand so I figured the mast was towar ... |
Topic: Windsurfer Drowns at Waddell Creek but brought back to life. |
dperzinski
Replies: 16
Views: 30169
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:06 pm Subject: Windsurfer Drowns at Waddell Creek but brought back to life. |
Many thanks to the rescuers. You guys are awesome.
Good to have you back Steve.
Dave |
Topic: 4/29 Backcast |
dperzinski
Replies: 10
Views: 22893
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 3:48 pm Subject: 4/29 Backcast |
Hey Scott, you're missed at Waddell, Get well soon! Think you'll be out this season at all?
Dave |
Topic: 4/29 Backcast |
dperzinski
Replies: 10
Views: 22893
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 1:08 pm Subject: 4/29 Backcast |
Windward1 wrote: "Wow. Weird day at NB today. Just as I launched the wind died. I swam the gear out hoping not to get caught in the large sets coming in relatively randomly. No wind. Then the win ... |
Topic: 4/29 Backcast |
dperzinski
Replies: 10
Views: 22893
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 12:39 am Subject: Re: Natural Bridges Mid-Day Shutdown |
Is this what caused the a-typical mid-day shutdown at Natural Bridges that cost me a board and a sail?
Windward1
When was this? What happened? |
Topic: AWT at Waddell |
dperzinski
Replies: 1
Views: 6944
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:31 am Subject: AWT at Waddell |
OK, so yes the official word from Samantha Bittner is that the date has been change to May 30-June 2. |
Topic: AWT at Waddell |
dperzinski
Replies: 1
Views: 6944
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:21 am Subject: AWT at Waddell |
It looks like the AWT date has been moved to May 30- June2. Does anyone have any info on this? |
Topic: Want to try wave sailing this season |
dperzinski
Replies: 62
Views: 82363
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:43 pm Subject: Want to try wave sailing this season |
Don't know if others concur, but I find getting out the toughest part.
What works for me: When encoutering a wave (both white water and peaking), lean back and put pressure on the back of the board ... |
Topic: Want to try wave sailing this season |
dperzinski
Replies: 62
Views: 82363
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:01 pm Subject: Want to try wave sailing this season |
Don't worry too much about tacks. I've been sailing Waddell for a couple of years and couldn't tack to save my life. Although it is something I'm going to learn.
Best thing is to get out in the ch ... |
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