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The windonthewater website is fantastic. Thanks for the link.
Yesterday was a great day on a 5.3. It seemed to slow down a bit around 5:15, but that may have been my imagination.

I was out sailing right after I posted the message yesterday. I was overpowered on a 6.0 and a 114L (I weigh 220). I should have been using a 5.3 after 5 pm.
As to the crime issues, I always laun ...

I sail almost exclusively at Jones Beach, and haven't found that you need more than 12-15 degrees of temperature differential between Astoria and Portland to see decent wind. The wind gauge definitel ...

I know that this issue has probably been discussed before, but I appreciate any advice. I'm looking for information for a vacation early next year. I'm an intermediate windsurfer (I sail downstream ...

Jones Beach was pretty nice this afternoon, but I was the only windsurfer out there. There were only 2 kites. I was on a 5.0 and a 5.5.

I seriously considered purchasing that board as well, but decided against it because it seemed a little too narrow to teach beginners. I decided to get the Mistral Standup Paddleboard, which is great ...

I took two boards to the Gorge Surf Shop, and the guy who repairs the boards does an amazing job. I thought the price was reasonable, and the repair quality was phenomenal. I didn't even realize it ...

Jones Beach is my favorite place to sail. That's mostly because I live 15 minutes away. Most of the summer the wind is incredibly consistent all afternoon into the evening. There are decent waves w ...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm hoping that the wind will be decent for my trip. My buddy would probably do better there than at Hood River because he's even more of a beginner than I am. I'm g ...

Does anyone have suggestions on camping at Floras Lake. I know that there is a local park that is first com/first serve, as well as Cape Blanco. Has anyone stayed at the KOA? I've had mixed experie ...