oregon coast article

kitemonk · Since 02 Apr 2007 9 Posts New Member

Hi everyone... I am putting together a feature article(s) on kiteboarding on the Oregon coast for Kiteboarding Journal. I would actually like to put together a pretty comprehensive feature and as such need lots of help. If anyone is able to help out by contributing words, photos, and video on the area I would greatly appreciate it. Topics could include: riding spots, local personalities, conservation and access issues, dream sessions etc.
If you can help please drop me a line at brad@kiteboardingjournal.com
Thanks everyone!
Brad

PS. you'll notice on the website I only have two ads... and one of them is NWKite.com

Bettyboarder · Fri Jul 13, 07 8:07 am

That's a cool site, there are lots of coasties on here.

South Coast you could talk to Will Brady at Flora's lake he is really nice.

http://www.floraslake.com/kite.html

sleestack · Since 07 Dec 2006 184 Posts Land of the Lost Stoked

Hasn't been done for a couple of years, but an article was published in one of the kiting mags; it was written by Tonia F. It covered the entire Oregon coast. Why not try something different and hit the Washington Coast--very remote. Not much info on that topic.

kitemonk · Since 02 Apr 2007 9 Posts New Member

actually, the Washington Coast Idea is great. Maybe what I will do is have the article cover Oregon, Washington, and B.C. Feature the entire Pacific North West. I want each area to have ample focus though. I can easily have 20 pages dedicated to this feature.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

Sounds like a big road trip for proper coverage.

Sadly some spots are under surfer mentality, cooperation may be difficult. Laughing

haven't you heard the west coast is small. Wink

kitemonk · Since 02 Apr 2007 9 Posts New Member

Road trip is actually the perspective that I am taking with it. If someone were to do a kiteboarding road trip along PNW coast they would hit certain spots, meet particular locals, and have unique experiences. That's the feel that I want for the feature. I do a trip to Manzanita every year (I'll be down there end of July) so I am going to do an article related to there but I still need lots of help to do this article justice. A few local personality profiles would be great too. Has any one done any trips in the San Juan Islands or the Gulf Islands? Some of you should try and organize a group trip to Nootka Island or another remote spot like that. That would make an amazing article. The area has so much potential. The Malloy's actually just did a surf trip to Nootka. I am open to ideas.

kitemonk · Since 02 Apr 2007 9 Posts New Member

Road trip is actually the perspective that I am taking with it. If someone were to do a kiteboarding road trip along PNW coast they would hit certain spots, meet particular locals, and have unique experiences. That's the feel that I want for the feature. I do a trip to Manzanita every year (I'll be down there end of July) so I am going to do an article related to there but I still need lots of help to do this article justice. A few local personality profiles would be great too. Has any one done any trips in the San Juan Islands or the Gulf Islands? Some of you should try and organize a group trip to Nootka Island or another remote spot like that. That would make an amazing article. The area has so much potential. The Malloy's actually just did a surf trip to Nootka. I am open to ideas.

chefjaredagcc · Since 12 Jul 2007 106 Posts Seaside Stoked

let me know when you are in manzanita, i may be able to come hang out, have a beer or 2

Mike Hawk · Sat Jul 14, 07 6:02 pm