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marina c
Since 03 Apr 2006
318 Posts
California/Gorge Summer
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Fri Jun 02, 06 3:21 pm heading up from California... advice on riding spot |
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hi guys,
I'm heading up to the Hood from Cali next week and am breaking the trip up into three days. I wanted to hit a coastal spot in Oregon and was thinking of Florence or Newport. Any recommendations on which is better and maybe even a hotel that takes dogs?
thanks for any advice you guys can provide:-)
Marina |
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
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Fri Jun 02, 06 3:39 pm |
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Hey M,
Check out Whiskey Run, it's north of florsis lake. |
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
649 Posts
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Fri Jun 02, 06 4:06 pm |
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florence is generally more of a wind-hole then newport, which usually means florence is better (but sometimes florence gets too windy)
florence is better then whiskey if you are going to stay upwind. whiskey is a better spot for downwinders (or so im told)
dogs generally run free at florence while their owners ride.
early next week looks promising for oregon coast.
bunches of hotels at coast take dogs - probably at least one in every town. |
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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Fri Jun 02, 06 4:30 pm |
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We'll be ripping at Florence monday and tuesday. Come on up! |
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
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Fri Jun 02, 06 8:58 pm |
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Florence is great if you like blowing sand and a long drive out to the jetty via the sandspit. In Newport you can stay in town and be 5 minutes to the South Jetty, South Beach, or Beverly Beach. Free day use areas with amenities, minus the sandblasting. Many hotels to choose from, and campgrounds right at our 2 best spots. Just waiting for another good wind cycle right now - Monday and Tuesday look hopeful. |
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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Fri Jun 02, 06 9:08 pm |
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Yeah, go to Newport |
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marina c
Since 03 Apr 2006
318 Posts
California/Gorge Summer
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Sat Jun 03, 06 4:49 am |
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Thanks for the suggestions! I prefer ocean/wave riding to flat water....
what about somewhere in Bandon? |
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Sailut
Since 31 May 2005
72 Posts
Utah
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Sat Jun 03, 06 6:28 am |
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Mocean wrote: | campgrounds right at our 2 best spots. |
What are the campgrounds you refer to?
Can you kite from the campgrounds?
Thanks in advance..
-Marty |
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Scribble
Since 18 Nov 2005
636 Posts
NoPo
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Sat Jun 03, 06 7:02 am |
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Whiskey run is right outside of Bandon. North of the golf area. I can't remember the name of the road but I wanna say it has "six devil" in it or something. Floras lake is between Bandon and Port Orford. It is worth taking a look at. You can walk back and forth from the Ocean and Lake with your kite in the air. |
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
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Sat Jun 03, 06 7:25 am |
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Sailut wrote: |
What are the campgrounds you refer to?
Can you kite from the campgrounds?
Thanks in advance..
-Marty |
the campground for floras lake is called boice-cope. it cost $12.00-16.00 depending if u drive an R.V.. its probaly my favorite place at the moment,...100yds from launch, showers, smells like sweetgrass, and if you talk to WILL BRADY (instructor) maybe he'll let you use his suana
the way to get to whiskey run is SEVEN devils rd....about 5 miles north of bandon, turn left on seven devils,...go about 3 miles till you get to whiskey run rd....turn left toward the ocean....cant miss it....i've camped out at whiskey but be aware of the tide!!! |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
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Sat Jun 03, 06 10:18 am |
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Go to whiskey for good open ocean riding and beach driving usually done by multiple downwind shuttle runs. At florence you can get a great wave time after time from the south jetty. Newport same more or less than florence but wave doesn't develope as nice USUALLY. And the wind is a bit weaker in newport which is usually a good thing on 25 plus days. But hey if you can drive an hour plus further to save 5 minutes of driving that sounds like a great deal south beach in newport has water to rinse off with when done which is nice. A couple tacks upwind and your to the jetty there. Florence is raw no ammenities. but you can drive out on the jetty w/o risk of getting stuck. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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Sat Jun 03, 06 10:50 am |
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Pretty sure Steve was refering to the South Beach campground, right by the South Beach access parking lot. It's within only a few minutes walking distance, so that's not a problem, but if you're hauling a few kites and are lazy (like me), I'd just drive over... And because the jetty is a little further north (less than a mile) of the South Beach, it'd be a longer walk, but definately still managable. I think they have showers and everything you'd need too, but I'm not for 100% sure (never have camped there before - normally hit up Beverly)! |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
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Sat Jun 03, 06 8:05 pm |
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where exactly is the launch in florence? South jetty from the bike offroad area? |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
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Sat Jun 03, 06 10:15 pm |
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drive by the 4 wheeler area continue around hard right corner,past several lots, for about 6 miles. At the end stay left through large end paved lot continueing on to rough gravel area then continue driving on rock jetty. drive on the jetty until you come across large rocks blocking further suv westward motion. inflate kite next to your car walk 200 ft and get in ocean. You do NOT need to buy park pass if you park on the jetty itself. Come on out. Please don't let your kids swim in large rip current along jettty and clean up after your dog and self. |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2026 Posts
Windward
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Sun Jun 04, 06 11:35 am Florence,,Newport |
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Camp on the Florence south jetty for free ,hang out behind the jetty where it's warm ,swell looks not too hot in the near future ,fairly flat behind jetty but if you loose your gear it will be hard to get near jetty.
Not sure if there is a condition by the Newport jetty out of the wind ,on the northers it was very windy right along the jetty to offshore,but a lot of smooth waves inside and regular open ocean sailing at South Beach, with a couple tacks would be in the smooth stuff up by the jetty .
Are you the Marinachang from iKite? |
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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Sun Jun 04, 06 2:52 pm |
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Finally!!!!!! Tomorrow looks like it might happen. Keep your fingers crossed |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2026 Posts
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Sun Jun 04, 06 3:46 pm tomorrow |
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D,
may not happen for me tomorrow |
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