Whiskey Run Shuttle

jlo · Since 07 Aug 2015 55 Posts

Is there a shuttle service at Whiskey Run for doing downwinders?

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 614 Posts pdx Addicted

nope. but I'm sure you could coordinate with one of the locals or other kiters passing through. maybe check in with the Bradys at Floras Lake and see if anyone is coming up.

make sure to hit up the new trail system. epic to have such a great place to mtn bike and then kite downwind to Bandon on the same day!! love the south coast!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4910 Posts Portland Unstrapped

not that they have cell service in those parts or running water

but i have had luck in less remote spots with Uber

scored a nice 30 mile downwinder in Florida last year - just text the driver whats up

Freeride Kiter · Fri Aug 10, 18 7:20 pm

The Bandon locals downwind almost everyday there is wind. They shuttle. What they hope for is that if you show up, you say hello, ask about room and join the downwinder.

What has happened over the years after a local kite school mis-posted and said they shuttle any and everyone is that people would show up, down wind and then expect a ride back.

It was awkward, often with not enough room.

They are a good group of people and fun to talk/kite with. If you want want to a ride, do the right thing, meet up with them, say hello, offer to shuttle if you can, bring beverages, and ask if you can get a ride if your not shuttling.

Besides Pistol River, this is another spot that I kite often. I kite buggy in the morning on the beach, then grab a board and keep going on the water in the afternoon.