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Topic: Windsurfing - Octogenarian |
veterduet
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:05 pm Subject: fred |
Fred is indeed an inspiration. I was about to hang it up after this season but now will have to rethink it. Seven more sounds like a lot, but the way time flies...
As I recall, the flat water (most ... |
Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
veterduet
Replies: 3285
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:08 am Subject: marina bay |
More like a mound than a hill - after hour plus my perspective was skewed. Felt like a hill!
The launch was the small beach at the end of Marina Bay across from Brooks Isl where the kiddie park is. ... |
Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
veterduet
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:03 am Subject: aMarina Bay Wednesday |
Almost Heaven on a 5.7. Went back for a second helping after almost de-rigging. Shlepping up the hill twice is tough on the old bones but today it was well worth it.
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Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
veterduet
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:27 pm Subject: Thursday - Pt. Isabel |
Nice day at Marina Bay. Steady southerly wind all the way to the beach launch. |
Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
veterduet
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:05 pm Subject: Marina Bay |
High tide, smooth water, plenty of wind. Just a tad chilly. |
Topic: Updated Blog: The marine surge is HERE! New imagery. |
veterduet
Replies: 2
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:34 pm Subject: Updated Blog: The marine surge is HERE! New imagery. |
fascinating. So that's why the wind was in three different directions between the launch at Marina Bay and Olympic Circle. Nice day of sailing, but it makes me feel uneasy about getting back...have ... |
Topic: Intermediate Bay Area sailing sites |
veterduet
Replies: 23
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:06 pm Subject: Intermediate Bay Area sailing sites |
If you don't mind dealing with a gaggle of kiters (as opposed to dealing with dog poop), the Marina Bay launch is a good spot. It's a beach with a grassy rigging area. |
Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
veterduet
Replies: 3285
Views: 3969353
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:00 pm Subject: marina bay |
nice steady south wind smooth water, little hops. turned southeast before giving out. no mention in the forecast of an eddy. I'm so confused! |
Topic: Blog: The Curve, where eddy and Olympic Circle meet |
veterduet
Replies: 7
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:14 pm Subject: Blog: The Curve, where eddy and Olympic Circle meet |
Thanks for all the info. Next time I take that one more run and the wind starts to fade I'll know what to look for to make the slog home easier. |
Topic: Blog: The Curve, where eddy and Olympic Circle meet |
veterduet
Replies: 7
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:26 am Subject: the curve |
Noticed today that not only does the wind curve, but the water changes color. It went from dark blue to blue/green near Pt. Isabel. Wind was right for a 5.7, not as strong as Friday but fun to sail ... |
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