Secret Spot

Please.... · Post by **Please....** » Sat May 15, 2004 5:47 pm

For the love of God, someone please tell me (and only me) where the
"SECRET SPOT" is. And no "it wouldn't be a secret if ...blah". Or give hints and make me figure it out. Then you won't really be blowing it.
Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 16, 2004 12:48 am

Sure, I'll tell you. You drive along saanich road south and park at the galloping goose trail crossing. There is a great lake for windsurfing, called Swan Lake. You can launch on the east side of the lake where a dock comes out from the trail. Things to watch out for are shallow water, seaweed, and wildlife. The wind can come from all directions depending on the conditions. The time to go is when all other areas are reporting no wind. Please keep this area under wraps because I don't want it to get overcrowded like so many of the other sites around victoria such as cook street, willows, gords, or island view.

Your Friend,

Wind Ripper

PhatBuddhA · Post by **PhatBuddhA** » Sun May 16, 2004 11:28 am

Where you really want to go is the "Mud Puddle" This is THE SPOT and only a few select individuals know about this location. Keep an eye on the forecast for above normal precipitation and then you head out towards Langford, you turn right on Mud Puddle Lane just after Goldstream Rd. Drive for about 3.45799854 km's and then you should see a rather large circular lake/puddle. The wind is really great here! Just like Swan Lake you get wind from all directions. It's perfect for wanna be kiteboarders to learn because no matter where you get t-bagged or dragged to...you will always end up on the shore where you can relaunch and head back to where you came from. This is a great spot for testing new equipment and I think this is the secret headquarters for many new kiteboarding innovations. Windsurfers are not allowed here.
Wind Conditions: Gusty and sometimes down right Breezy
Cautions: Small mutated water fowl and Langford locals
When to go: After a large rainfall

Thanks · Post by **Thanks** » Sun May 16, 2004 3:27 pm

Awesome guys...
Thanks for brightening up my day.
Pretty much what I expected.
Take it easy.

Feeling Sorry For New Guy · Sun May 16, 2004 3:42 pm

Dude - it's a joke. Look at a Map. Unlike surfing, there are no secret windsurfing/kiteboarding spots. Unless you have special access to Rocky Point (hint hint)....

Thanks · Post by **Thanks** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:09 pm

Don't worry about me. I'm not feeling sorry for myself. I liked your replies. Exactly what I would have done, but thanks for the hint.
You're right about being new though. I'm new to town and not quite ready for Cook Street. I saw some pictures of "secret spot". Looks like a good place for beginners.
Thanks a lot (no sarcasm)

MMMike · Post by **MMMike** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:16 pm

If you're looking for a beginner's site, check out Elk Lake.

heavy local · Post by **heavy local** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:18 pm

dude shut the h up about spot s or youll have to face the wrath of the swan crew. ya you heard me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 16, 2004 10:39 pm

You can see here that swan lake can get quite crowded at times so pick your time wisely. Also the water is always flat. The wind usually never creates any waves or ripples.

knowitall · Post by **knowitall** » Wed May 19, 2004 3:27 pm

go to top of page, latest reports, S island or island map button, the blue dots marked as "sailing sites" should give you a very good clue. you will be welcome, greeted and treated as a fellow wsurf/ksurf type at any spot, unlike some surf spots where you may need to tape your knuckles before entering the line up.

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