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- Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:19 pm
- Forum: Weather Talk
- Topic: Sherringham Point days are numbered !!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4603
FYI re Sheringham Lighthouse - Sooke News Mirror June 23rd
FYI, here is an article from the Sooke News Mirror, June 23rd, re the Sheringham Lighthouse Property" Tales of woe and joy have beamed from Shirley's Sheringham Point Lighthouse site. Now a group intent on keeping the landmark out of private hands waits for the federal government to decide the ...
- Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:10 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Do kiters eat their young too?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10644
To ULRobin: U got my respect:) ! Liv long and prosper (with lotsa lotsa wind :) ! Good 4 U and Gr8 + stuff 4 de 4um 2. About time-long over Doo. I still have my teak booms, and I remember learning windsurfing a very long time ago, and know just about every bozo beach and bozo log boom in the pacific ...
- Mon May 17, 2004 7:19 pm
- Forum: The Rigging Area
- Topic: the new KITE BEACH
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8320
Water Colour Painting of Launch Site at Muir Creek
PS. this might be a really dumb thought, but I've spent hours and hours at the west side of Muir Creek, and did a water colour painting of the bay there (launch site) and it's at http://www.geocities.com/waterose_test/muir.html Might be of interest to some of U. Like I said, maybe it's a really dumb ...
- Mon May 17, 2004 7:05 pm
- Forum: The Rigging Area
- Topic: the new KITE BEACH
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8320
Muir is a great [and truly beautiful spot], but honestly, when it comes to sharing resources (wind), as raunchy as Tugwell is, most kiters go out earlier in lighter winds before the windsurfing starts....so I think there is room (wind windows) for both.... Sailors choice..... (and yes, car vandalism ...
- Mon May 17, 2004 6:56 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: GORDONS BEACH
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3374
Gordons vs. SOS at IV
Hey JL
Was kinda hopin for some SOS at IV if U have the time?
Beached
N E where....N E time....if U got the time
I sure need some help....lotsa lotsa lotsa help
SOS from beached
Was kinda hopin for some SOS at IV if U have the time?
Beached
N E where....N E time....if U got the time
I sure need some help....lotsa lotsa lotsa help
SOS from beached
- Thu May 13, 2004 6:45 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3537
- Sat May 08, 2004 11:50 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3537
U R Absolutely right on! I just have a real warped sense of humour.....which few appreciate.... Heading up to Tugwell for some help! Lots of help! See ya Got it inflate....sorted out the strings....put on the new loop....bought a new hat (helmet).....and already had some lessons....albeit a couple ...
- Sat May 08, 2004 11:18 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3537
- Sat May 08, 2004 10:48 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3537
Ladysmith! You are going to come down from LADYSMITH? I'm in Sooke at the Beachcombers on Kaltasin near Billings Spit before the Sooke River. Billings Spit is a perfect beginner launch learning place, about 300 or 400 yeards of gentle slope pebble beach in a curved bay so I could be launching from ...
- Sat May 08, 2004 8:42 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3537
Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
Any tips on how to set the quick release pin type chicken loop at the proper length for the first time rigging a kite? :roll: I forget about the lines #-o and my video is out on loan. Center lines to the leading edge or trailing edge :?: Never rigged one before so........ :roll: ....this could get ...
- Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:34 pm
- Forum: The Rigging Area
- Topic: are BigWaveDave & iserf the only people on here?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3252
Isert: The forum is relatively new, and it is the start of the season. I notice that lots of people view the messages as guests and could be waiting to see how it evolves. I value your wicked sense of humour and valuable contributions , which I sure others appreicate, so bring it on and please give ...
- Wed May 28, 2003 12:29 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: So where the hell are the new webcams?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2907
yo dave, any word on the possible Gordon's cam? surely a webcam would be benificial to Martin's b&b (if he has his own website?) as well as all of us no? if this is gonna take a donation or something, i can kick in some cake($) or a cam Iserf: I met with Jack and Kathy at Tugwell last week and Dave ...
- Wed May 21, 2003 2:21 pm
- Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
- Topic: Nitinat for learning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3550
U R welcome to borrow them anytime. They are gorge classics with excellent instruction and tips in them and I still use them as I still thrash around a lot. Call me in Sooke at 642-1079, or pick them up in Sooke next time you are out this way, or I could meet you half way in Colwood or something ...
- Wed May 21, 2003 1:38 pm
- Forum: Comments and Suggestions
- Topic: Classifieds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1960
- Wed May 21, 2003 11:18 am
- Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
- Topic: Lost Board
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2034