north coast rockin'

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

nope... spent a lot of time in coffee shops in HR using the wi-fi.

how about the coast? looked pretty windy again all day.

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

sorry phil... but knowing you, you'll get your time in again this week - I'm sure of it.

The coast was nice - nothing like saltwater to clear out the sinuses! I ended up kiting alone nearer the Astoria end of the beach to avoid a never ending rain storm. I'm still waiting on my big kite to come in so made do with a 12M and the glide board - surprisingly it was fun to ride in the waves.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

I bet that glide would be fun, seems like you could skip down the face of a wave with it without much (or any) power from the kite. Not something a regular TT is too good at.

Glad you got out, guess coast was the call for the weekend...

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

Bummed to have missed you Colby. I was lookin' for the orange rig but looks like you passed thru Seaside.

I got out around 4pm when the storm cleared. 20m seemed to be the call until I got blasted around by a squall. I just purchased a Machine so it was fun to try the different adjustments. It is pretty nice being able to handle gusts well over 15mph and then as light as 8 or so, but I'm still new at it so I was pulling the wrong line the wrong way here and there... some of those F-ups resulted in a few drinks fo sho.

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

sorry to miss you barfly! I'll put up something here again next time I get the nerve up to battle the elements at the coast. I have to say though...the ocean water wasn't that cold...at least not yet!

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

coast doesn't really get much colder in the winter ... i had a link at one point showing the average OR coastal water temps staying within 10 deg F all year round. lowest was just under 50 i think...

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

doesn't the ocean water actually get warmer in the winter?

Hey barfly where did you get that avatar... looks like a bad day! nice drawing though. Thumb's Up

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

[quote="pkh"] Hey barfly where did you get that avatar... looks like a bad day! nice drawing though. Thumb's Up

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I'm getting pumped for Halloween!

Mark · Mon Oct 03, 05 12:49 pm

Barfly are u a native Seasider? I grad mighty Seaside High back in 82.
Go Gulls

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

Nope. I grew up a barney in Ptown. I'm definitely a big Gulls fan though. My wife and I were married here in the early 90's and we moved up from Oceanside in January. Now we own a b&b here in N. Seaside, check the web on my profile.

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

nice website...can't wait for the soon to come 'action shots' in your photo gallery section. I'll be sure to IM you next time I hit Seaside.

scottnorby · Tue Oct 04, 05 9:34 am

Ocean temps usually rise in the winter.
This is due to the fact that there is little or no northwest winds causing the extreme upwelling and current track from the north.

Fall is such an epic time here.
It is BEAUTIFUL this morning.
East winds 15-20mph.....in the ponds...flat water but fun.

It should switch to south later.
South winds are up and down.
Just hang out on the beach and when a strong cell of wind comes in jump on the water.
This weekend is supposed to be nice weather....not sure about the wind yet?

No doubt, the Oregon coast is the best place to live as a kiter in Oregon. Year round riding, and waves.

Scott