G1 – kiteboard + windsurf – Jones Beach (2019 Aug 4)
First stop. First stop on Ethan’s first trip to the Gorge – Jones Beach. First for me too. Nice wide-open sand beach. Locals were saying wind was “flaky” today (more NW making it more onshore and puffy), but we would gladly take it. Ethan on 12m/TT and me on 6.9/116/34cm. It had been a while since I had been on a sail that big so took some time to get things dialed in. Sailed the peak of the wind. Had enough power to shadow Ethan with the Go Pro. Even with the slack tide the wind angle and puffs made for a bit of pointfest, but the locals looked like they were having fun in “nuclear alley” beyond the island. Ethan was surprised by how large the sand dunes on the island were, how warm the water was, how large the passing ships were, and how friendly the people were (thanks to the guy who anchored Ethan’s harness while he launched). Funny part was Ethan said, “I like this part of Washington State.”, not realizing we were in Oregon. Osprey on the water and deer on the side of Hwy 84. Dinner at the Field Edge Power House and slept under the stars riverside at Memaloose. Full day!
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G2 – windsurf – Swell City (2019 Aug 4)
Hair Dryer. Chilled in the morning shade. Checked out the kite launch at the sandbar (Markus said 2 gusting 40) – no Bueno. Quick session for me at Swell City on big gear (5.3/116/24) – no pictures (my photographer was more interested in YouTube). Shorty, but could have/should have gone board shorts/rash guard. Deep lullage started about 4 pm, as forecast, just as I left the water. Afternoon high of 37. Swim and lakeside dinner of Korean meatballs and sesame rice at Lawrence Lake, ice creams from Mike’s and sunset view from Panarama Point.
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