by Brian C » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:37 pm
Another novelty session...
I was driving up to Squamish around 130 today and noticed heavy clouds forming to the north (not a good sign for wind quality).
Saw whitecaps and made a snap decision to stop at Porteau Cove, where I was surprised to find several windsurfers rigging and light but sailable wind.
I’ve always wanted to try the place so I decided that today was the day. The wind was very steady, water was warm, and there was no chop; all of which made for pleasant slalom sailing. Of course the issue is wind strength: I’d say it was 15, gusting to 17 knots. I was having a great time on 7.0/110 litres but if you can’t enjoy large gear, don’t go there. Would have been awesome for foiling today though.
A few other upsides were the super-long reaches, no crowds (4 windsurfers and one guy sup-foiling with a wing today), easy drive, and bonus sighting of 2 dolphins while I sailed.
Overall, a nice alternative to a gusty afternoon at Squamish.