Anyone 210-220 lbs and sailed Jeri in October (board size?)

martyrosse · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 118

I would like to know first hand from sailors that weigh 210-220 pounds and have sailed Jeri in October what board sizes they used. I hear that the wind can be a little funky on the inside at high tide now due to some new condos--was that a factor? Also, I hear the flood tide makes the waves slightly bigger (though still not that big), so do people sail before or after the windiest time of day to catch the waves and thus need a relatively larger board for those sessions?

Thanks!

andydavis · Joined: 11 Apr 1999 Posts: 319 Location: Point Isabel

Jericoacoara?

martyrosse · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 118

Yes, Jericoacoara.

windoggi · Joined: 22 Feb 2002 Posts: 2743

Jerigarcia?

martyrosse · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 118

Hold on, let me get my Windoggie to English translation manual out.

Yeah, that looks about right, too.

Alright...wow...I'm glad we got the name clarified for the one person and six dogs that were a little confused.

C'mon peeps. Do any freakin' large humans sail at this place?

madspaniard · Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 380

unless you are bringing your own gear I wouldn't worry too much. Vela rents all board and sail sizes. Ask them for advice and try different sizes on the water. Or call them up from home and ask away.

rigatoni · Joined: 25 Feb 1999 Posts: 498

Most consistent wind of anyplace I've ever been. I am 185 and sailed mostly 4.5-5.0 in November. I believe a little windier in October. A pain to get there but worth it. Watch out for the Europeans on the water-they don't have the same port/starboard and wave rule etiquette that we have here.

aaron1234 · Joined: 22 Jun 1998 Posts: 58 Location: Marin

I weigh about 200 and was mostly on 5.0 and 85 liter boards. Jeri is paradise just thinking about it now brings a smile to my face. Bring booties and I would also bring gloves. I got some nasty holes in my feet from sand in the footstraps. Also vela uses stock JP and starboard fins which I was not to happy with. Next time I go even though its a pain I'm bringing my own gear.

carl · Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area

martyrosse · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 118

Thanks, everyone.

Aaron, I assume you were there in October? I weigh 215 and have started to figure out that I'm often using a relatively small board for my weight. Plus I like to sail really powered. So I was thinking a 90 liter JP Real World Wave would be a good choice for me down there most of the time. So it's good to hear that you were on an 85 a lot. Seems about right.