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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
1831 Posts
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Fri Jul 05, 19 6:25 pm Experienced foiler looking for Roosevelt advice |
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If I get talked into heading out there, what's a rock free launch /land runway? I use to windsurf and kite there a lot, and I remember a lot of rocks lurking just under the surface, waiting to harm my carbon gear...
I would typically launch in the cove below the main windsurf cove. But, I think there are some hidden foil killers out there...
Thanks,
Eric |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Fri Jul 05, 19 8:58 pm |
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First thing that comes to my immediate memory is to be aware that when you are body dragging on your way out past the first floating buoy (clorox bottle).... body drag a good 30 feet beyond that as there's a second unmarked shallow rock shelf. I've had several wing repairs from that hazard.
It's all good everywhere beyond that.
My favorite place to foil. _________________ CGKA Member
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kite_nomad
Since 10 Apr 2015
32 Posts
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Sun Jul 07, 19 7:35 am |
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Was just foiling there the last few days, super good foil conditions and all day consistent wind.
Rocks aren't a concern because there's about 50 feet of kelp you have to drag through before the wing wont catch on it, and the always dicey launch, but perfect conditions once you're past it. |
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moondog
Since 15 Aug 2007
703 Posts
white salmon
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Sun Jul 07, 19 8:05 pm |
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A foiling friend mentioned today that he quit launching there because of the prodigious quantity of weeds you have to deal with. He much prefers Arlington. _________________ moondog |
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