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Topic: Windoggie |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:28 pm Subject: Windoggie |
Our pal Steve Walstead, who posted often as Windoggie, died today. Surfer, windsurfer, funny contrarian, artist, always stoked! We miss ya pal. And love you. Two woofs and howl at the moon! |
Topic: Where We Sailed Today |
foiled_again
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:44 pm Subject: Where We Sailed Today |
I windfoiled at TI yesterday and Toll Plaza Beach today.
TI is going through a rapid transformation. All the chain link fencing that routed the windsurfers is gone. It’s much easier to access the ... |
Topic: Treasure Island Development Plan |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:05 pm Subject: Treasure Island Development Plan |
Hi TI sailors. The redevelopment plan for TI currently plans to greatly discourage vehicular access. So good luck getting your gear there. But you could voice your opinion on the plan. Read below:
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Topic: Kiteboat Project |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 4:41 pm Subject: Kiteboat Project |
Here's a more recent pic |
Topic: Kiteboat Project |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:13 am Subject: Kiteboat Project |
A hydrofoil multihull powered by a 30 meter kite has been sharing the water with windsurfers off TI. It is, in my opinion, a beautiful, forward-thinking design. If you are interested check out Kiteboa ... |
Topic: Sails: Floppy Leech Gone? |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:15 pm Subject: Sails: Floppy Leech Gone? |
Hey fxop. I think you're right. I've been sailing my new Naish Force 5.0 and the rigging instructions are to be followed. First rig the downhaul tension as prescribed on the sail then attach the boom ... |
Topic: What Color Helmet is Easiest to See? |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:06 pm Subject: What Color Helmet is Easiest to See? |
I had a chrome finish water helmet made by ProTec that was highly visible. ProTec is now out of business, tho, and chrome paint from a spray can just doesn't work. The sun bounced off the helmet durin ... |
Topic: TI - read this |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:26 pm Subject: TI parking |
Thanks for posting that lengthy article. It seems as tho the barracks that are left unoccupied are done so because they are too contaminated with either chemicals or radiation to inhabit. Coincidental ... |
Topic: windsurfing inspired art |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:13 pm Subject: The Depot in Mill Valley |
Hi. I'd rather sail than paint but tis the season (to paint). I have about 20 windsurfing inspired paintings on display through January at the Depot Café in Mill Valley. There's an informal opening ... |
Topic: Bay Area America's Cup |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:02 am Subject: America's Cup |
Hi Whitevan01. Look at 3 sensors; Anita Rock (which is 100 yards off shore from Crissy Field), Golden Gate SS and Golden Gate Tower. They will give 3 different readings but I think will give you the ... |
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