Whidbey Island Friday

[Alton]

The clearing is out at Smith Island. I've been waiting for the clear skies to open up and the wind to blow. It's nowhere windy enough yet. Just came into Oak harbour to grab wifi and check smith. Gonna head back and take another gander. Just doesn't seem to want to push in.

Sometimes Smith Island wind doesn't come in. Been there, done that

[Faceplant]

Well on the bright side I had a nice mexican dinner for $7.50.
I don't know where the wind sensor is at JWSP but doesn't seem to jive with real time conditions.

[Alton]

Well on the bright side I had a nice mexican dinner for $7.50.

Jumbo Burrito in Oak Harbour?

[C36]

Lucas: Hope the clearing wind arrived and you got out. West Beach can be a tricky place to hit.




BWD


Udder


Redbaron

Clouds. Arrived early to cover the peak of the forecast wind. Quick look-sees at Flo, Wick, LB and then ended up at SC for wavesailing. Light early on, then it picked up when Jessie and BWD took to the water. Saw BWD crack a big cheshire cat smile on the first wave in! Nice! Crew of Redbaron, BWD, Udder and myself had the place to ourselves for most of the day. Saw BWD gracious roll off set wave for kiter; Jesse wavesail on the leeward side of the sail and Udder riding at the gateway to Rosie (again)! West wind was puffy and shifty but it settled a little when it went NW. Chilly on the hands at first, then it seemed to warm up (or my core body temp lowered). Some rides, some jumps, some waves, some smacks, some swims and lots of smiles! Fun day!

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[Faceplant]

LOL. Never been so happy to have wind not arrive. I forgot my kiteboard at home! LOL.
That would have sucked if it was nuking!

[Michael]

Nice score Dave, looks cold though, hope tomorrow delivers.

[Faceplant]

Well on the bright side I had a nice mexican dinner for $7.50.

Jumbo Burrito in Oak Harbour?

Between bellingham and linden on 539.

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[bandito]

LOL. Never been so happy to have wind not arrive. I forgot my kiteboard at home! LOL.
That would have sucked if it was nuking!

one time in Alberta I forgot my kite bar and a stranger that camp there agree to lend me his! after a 2 hour drive he save my bacon. never b too shy to share your dilemma on the kite spot, people can b VERY helpful.

[mparkes]

I kited Deception Pass... The current was a bit nasty, but enabled me to stay offshore and on the water. It was on and off, but the waves were nice. Two surfers appeared in the late evening just as the wind was dying. It picked up again at Dusk but I had already had my two token shower at the campground. Cool place to ride, but not for beginners, I stayed close to the shore as I didn't trust the wind.

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[Slappy]

You should have kited in Cranberry Lake