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Topic: What size fin? |
rcastle
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:54 pm Subject: What size fin? |
I sail the 272 and is my favorite board (1998 yellow with red graphics on each side). I sail in the SF Bay. One fin is realistic, based on skill level.
My weight is close to you at 155. I use th ... |
Topic: Tomales this weekend. |
rcastle
Replies: 9
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:13 pm Subject: Tomales this weekend. |
JSE, Nice video & like the your tacks. Haven't been to Tomales yet. What signs do you look for in advance to know it will blow the next day and not be fogged in?
Ron |
Topic: Winter sailing in SF bay y'all? |
rcastle
Replies: 17
Views: 27943
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:42 pm Subject: Winter sailing in SF bay y'all? |
Been thinking about the east wind question for a few days and cannot remember a true east wind sailing day. NE & SE yes from the peninsula only on a equipe w/ 8.5 racefoil pro daggeboard down in ... |
Topic: Windsurfing Kaanapali? |
rcastle
Replies: 10
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:21 pm Subject: Windsurfing Kaanapali? |
As said in earlier responses driving the 45 minutes is the sure way to sail
safely.
I have seen once in late afternoon from the Whaler Hotel in Kannapali two guys swim their gear out to the wind ... |
Topic: New topic to ponder |
rcastle
Replies: 20
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:00 pm Subject: New topic to ponder |
For my older slalom boards, the Sailworks Hucker wins hands down.
It's as fast as the race sails I used over the past 25 years (that includes Prismas, World Cup Races). Easy to rig without all the ... |
Topic: Top 10 forum contributors |
rcastle
Replies: 63
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Forum: Politics, Off-Topic, Opinions Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:37 pm Subject: Top 10 forum contributors |
I have found over the years you all have good things to say and have learned from everyone.
I don't want us windsurfers to implode. Debating an opinion turns me off, and will turn off new windsu ... |
Topic: How do you read WindSurfing? |
rcastle
Replies: 40
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:40 pm Subject: Reading Windsurf Magazine |
Hi Josh, I go through it over a few days. My preference is shorter articles instead of one or two long ones.
What stands out in my mind was the issue with sailing locations around the world. I r ... |
Topic: Question for Wave Sailors |
rcastle
Replies: 18
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:07 pm Subject: Question for Wave Sailors |
Similar question to "Light Wind Wave Sailing" posted earlier..
See pages 44-45 in the latest issue of Windsurfing Magazine. Robby Naish is shown on a 80 liter wave board with a 5.0 in 15 ... |
Topic: List Prices on 2009 Gear |
rcastle
Replies: 42
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:08 pm Subject: List Prices on 2009 Gear |
I agree, prices are climbing high. The used market may get stronger.
Above all, high cost helps me appreciate what I currently own.... dial it in to get the most from it.
FredFX's - great zen- ... |
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