"You're STILL here?"

sailon · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 29

I'm an intermediate ws and have been sailing The Gorge for several years. I try to get there once/wk late May to Sep. Last year in May I was bothered by leg cramps and seasickness due to water temps and current. So last wkend I decided to launch from outside The Hook on my first time out. I was talking to a BW emp. there whom I'd never met when the cgwa pres. walked up and said, "You're STILL here?!" I really don't know what to make of that comment. Can anyone tell me what that means? I'm not young, I'm a woman...and I'm totally frustrated with my inability to advance but find The Mighty Columbia somewhat intimidating. Still, I enjoy the water - and my ski pass is no-good anymore....

tetiaroaxx · Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 225

PennyB · Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Posts: 49

Well, I am glad you are still going for it. I, too, am not getting any better in a big hurry. I love how being out on the board feels and I also need something to do when the chair lifts stop.
Don't worry about what anyone has to say about where you sail. Have fun! There are lots of us just like you out there.

srich · Joined: 19 May 2000 Posts: 22

Likewise no idea what he meant. But doesn't matter anyway. Living in the Gorge I have met so many people who have tried windsurfing and quit. They seem to think after a few times on the water they will be gliding back and forth at the hatch. You sound like a boardhead for sure. Something inside keeps us coming back for more. Where and when you sail doesn't matter, as long as you are having fun.

I have been Mt biking for years. I have a few spots I like to go. Not as steep or technical as the Syncline and Post canyon. I ride where and when I want. I started telling myself a long time ago as I was floundering around the marina on my $150 worth of used gear I got at the swaps. The secret to windsurfing is not giving a sh** what anybody thinks of your sailing. Just focus on what you are doing and keep doing it.

I think and hopefully you agree, windsurfers in general are pretty cool group of people. Don't let an off hand comment ruin your sesh.

tmayer_h2o · Joined: 14 Apr 2002 Posts: 19

just so we don't start any rumours here - I am the cgwa pres this yr and I certainly never said this to anyone. I do enjoy the hook with my kids but I haven't even sailed it yet since the water is too friggin' cold for my daughter. I agree with what others say - get out there, have fun, and don't worry about what others think of your sailing abilities. Remember, in the end, this all about nothing more than having fun.

sailon · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 29