Our first Nitnaht session of 2012...
Our first Nitnaht session of 2012...
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Happy to get out to Nitnaht with my GF and buddy for our first lake session of 2012...
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Great to see a bunch of the regular wind fanatics out for a taste of early season fun.
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We had a great day of sailing at Nitnaht Saturday. Seemed like the lake and campground were virtually empty. Just the three of us on the water for a good long stretch.
I love the early season sessions for all the real estate we get to enjoy without having to share...
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Fun 8m strapless session. Nice to see the Elevation crew in full effect starting lessons for the 2012 season...
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Last year about this time I got sick of sitting on the beach during the seemingly frequent light winds. Not to mention wasting my time and gas $$ driving to a launch.
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So I scored a Blade Fat Lady 17m kite. Fast forward to this year and she's my session saver secret weapon...
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Although she's big - she's also light and lively to fly [about the same as most 12m kites] and she fits fine on my motorcycle for quick runs to the lake.
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Carrying a twin tip under the kite across the rear of the bike is easy. I'm scheming of a side mounted rack so I can carry a small 5' surfboard with me...SmallWaveSteve wrote:^agreeed. Where do you put your board?!
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I also cheat at Nitaht by leaving some gear at the lake [like a surfboard] so I can ride with less stuff.
Apparently the gas station is open. I haven't been by to see what's what yet.Alexk wrote:Is the shop open and wifi internet working?
Folks are getting email somewhere in town....not sure if it's the store or not. They can't get web access for some reason. I haven't tried myself so I'm not able to provide more details.
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Store
Hi,
Just spent 5 days there:
Store is open....but they have really nothing for sale, but the restaurant is open. All the store is selling is a few propane bottles, a few hoodies and some candy. That is it. There was no ice at the store when I was there.
You can buy ice from the Nitinat motel office.
There is also water available from a hose on the community center building beside the motel (not the store building).
There was a computer set up in the store that is free to use.
There was a wifi password written on a piece of paper beside the computer in the store.....BigD took a pic of it with his phone. Maybe he could post it here?
In the store there are also 2 - 3 ADSL cords and power cables that you can plug into your laptop. I did this a few times and it worked great for internet access.
They came around sporadically (saw them once in 5 days) to collect camp fees in the campground.
Keith
Just spent 5 days there:
Store is open....but they have really nothing for sale, but the restaurant is open. All the store is selling is a few propane bottles, a few hoodies and some candy. That is it. There was no ice at the store when I was there.
You can buy ice from the Nitinat motel office.
There is also water available from a hose on the community center building beside the motel (not the store building).
There was a computer set up in the store that is free to use.
There was a wifi password written on a piece of paper beside the computer in the store.....BigD took a pic of it with his phone. Maybe he could post it here?
In the store there are also 2 - 3 ADSL cords and power cables that you can plug into your laptop. I did this a few times and it worked great for internet access.
They came around sporadically (saw them once in 5 days) to collect camp fees in the campground.
Keith
Re: Store
get a parks receipt then? I wonder if anyone in the village even cares or if it benefits them at all....see Heffe's thread.KC7777 wrote:They came around sporadically (saw them once in 5 days) to collect camp fees in the campground.
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/phpBB2/viewto ... 1300#31300
payment to pay the guy collecting the payment
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Wish less, sail more!!
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