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Topic: Capital Five-0 (wind in DC!) |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 7:43 pm Subject: Capital Five-0 (wind in DC!) |
I never sailed Leesylvania, how does it compare on south winds with Sandy Point which is where I usually go. |
Topic: Capital Five-0 (wind in DC!) |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 5:43 pm Subject: Capital Five-0 (wind in DC!) |
I agree, very rare to have 2 windy days in DC. I was at Mason Neck and had a 6.6, a bit overpowered at times but good in the lulls. I think there were 7-8 windsurfers there, possibly the whole DC wi ... |
Topic: DC area sailing tomorrow |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:26 pm Subject: DC area sailing tomorrow |
Sandy Point was good, solid 20+ MPH until the front moved through. Stuck with my 6.6 though overpowered at times.
I've been thinking about sailing Leesylvania with the right conditions, now I know ... |
Topic: DC area sailing tomorrow |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:27 am Subject: DC area sailing tomorrow |
I'm at Sandy point, line to get in but plenty of parking by the launch area. Llooks good enough for my 6.6. |
Topic: DC area sailing tomorrow |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:08 pm Subject: DC area sailing tomorrow |
Thanks for that tip. I never sailed Breezy Point or Bayfront Park but that might be my other option. |
Topic: DC area sailing tomorrow |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:15 pm Subject: DC area sailing tomorrow |
I'm not sure Mason Neck is sailable with south winds, check windsurfresource.com. |
Topic: DC area sailing tomorrow |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:13 pm Subject: DC area sailing tomorrow |
Anyone in the DC area sailing in the strong southerlies tomorrow? I'm thinking Sandy Point, any other reccos? |
Topic: Wind in DC area 8/25/12 weekend |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:57 pm Subject: Wind in DC area 8/25/12 weekend |
Looks like Point Lookout is the best bet with winds in the 20's, but with rain going through. Thought about going but the 1.5 hour drive didn't make it worth if it's raining there. |
Topic: Wind in DC area 10/15/11 |
sdk1234
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:54 am Subject: Wind in DC area 10/15/11 |
I'm thinking that too, more since it's the closest place given I can't get out until 2:00. I've sailed there once last year, wasn't crazy about having to wade through all the weeds. |
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