Sunday: Washougal to Camas Downwinder?

Nak · Since 19 May 2005 4203 Posts Camas XTreme Poster **CGKA Member**

Anyone want to do a downwinder on Sunday? I was thinking the spot at Washougal to the Camas spot...

Nak

alankitesurf2 · Since 21 Jun 2006 81 Posts

where are these spots at? Is the washougal spot near the new Lewis and Clark park?

Nak · Sat Oct 21, 06 7:33 pm

The Camas spot is just on the west side of town where 14 crosses the river mouth there. The Washougal spot I haven't been to, but there was a thread about it last year. I was hoping one of those guys would be intereseted. If not, there is a park with a very short hike in with lots of sand beach. That would probably be perfect for the launch spot anyway. It's just west of the first Island upriver from the Camas boat launch.

Nak · Sat Oct 21, 06 9:17 pm

Don't ask the question if you don't want to know the answer...

Nak · Sat Oct 21, 06 9:51 pm

Technicaly, i think Kiteboarding is would probably be considered against FAA regulations within 5 miles of a tower controlled airport. As long as the tower controllers don't see it as a problem we'll most likely be left alone. But definately don't go for big air. If a controller saw a Kiteboarder jumping there could be big time access issues.

Also be aware of wake turbulance from heavy jets. Wake turbulance moves outward and downward from the flight path at about 5 knots. If the component of wind out of the north exceeds 5 knots, that should keep the vortex off of the river.

I'm going to see what the conditions are in the morning, but a downwinder sounds fun. There is a lot of shallow, protected, water on the Oregon side through there; could be epic! I'll post again in the morning about 9, 9:30.

jonah · Since 20 Jul 2006 169 Posts Hood River Stoked

hey brucey... i think i was there right after you. Were you on the 7m slingshot? We chatted a bit and I was rigging up a 9m just as you were leaving, since you suggested a 10m.

It was pretty good for the next 2hrs... seemed to be getting even better as I left at 5:00pm.

Nak · Sat Oct 21, 06 11:14 pm

Hey Brucey, I wasn't trying to be a smart ass or anything, just what we always said in the military. Easier to plead ignorance and all. Very Happy

Anyway, the forcest is showing the winds dropping off in the afternoon. I thought I'd check the updated forecast in the morning. That whole area could be a great downwinder, I don't think it's ever been ridden before.

Boost · Since 09 Mar 2006 30 Posts Pacific North Wet

I also launched at Salty's for the first time yesterday afternoon at around 4:30 PM.....Epic.

I arrived with only 2 kites in my quiver. A 7 meter LF prototype, and a new 20 meter.

I ended up on the twitchy 7 meter, and rode until 6:45......PERFECT..... I think the only way it could have been better if I was sheeted in on a 10.

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

This sounds like a great idea; what time? Meet at 10am @ the Camas spot?

Nak · Sun Oct 22, 06 8:50 am

Looks like the Portland Airport is dead, W @ 4... Troutdale is E @23 G 32. The Washougal - Camas might be doable. Anyone up this morning? Rico, Are you still online?

Nak

Nak · Sun Oct 22, 06 9:15 am

Be there in 10...

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

The downwinder worked out anyone make it to Rooster? Cool

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

Man that spot is so great for taking photos with Mt Hood in the background.

Such a beautiful day, bummed I missed the east wind action this weekend (instead spent it in airports.) Hopefully Delta gets our gear bags back to Nate and I soon so we can get back out there.

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Yeah, the spot is great for photos of the Hood. Thanks Toby for taking some shoots.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Freakin' Waroo land!!! Well except for you Henry! Cool

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

was it ultra gusty up there in washogal today? last time i was there the wind was out of controll.

kitetele · Since 20 Mar 2005 121 Posts Portland, Oregon Stoked

Nice times out there today! Way to lead the charge Nak and Rico...thanks for the shuttle Gman! Definetely some nice waters in there and close to PDX.