Hey C36, I think a lot of us will still be down the week of July 2. I'm going to be headed down on the Monday 25th, with up to 2 weeks on the road, either coast or gorge. It would be fun to rip up some waves with you.

DWD, Shaggy, and others? -- find some room to pack your geetar!

Where is the SUP-crabbing category? First to catch a crab, cook, and eat. Maybe next year

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBYyklFhq08

Here's a video that shows a step-by-step approach. This is great advice if you're learning. One key point, which is not well taught, is to bring your mast to windward - on Kook St starboard looping (going out) this means bring the sail towards the right side of the board (windward). It greatly impro...

If you go make sure to check out the band "Shred Kelly" - excellent group from Nelson. The song "I hate work" might resonate well with the BWD crew ...

With these super low tides, the dreaded Cook St lurker rock starts to become a factor. Just when you've congratuated yourself for pinching upwind past the outer reef -- BAM - the lurker claims another fin! Here's what it looked like at low tide today.

Andrei and Elena: In spite of this sad situation, I'm sure that you're much more comfortable in your home country, with family to give support. You should know that many people here are thinking a lot about Andrei, and remembering the strong spirit that he embodies. I am grateful for all the time th...

My dash to Oregon starts on June 26 ... to July 9

Excellent accommodation guide for the OR coast trip

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/tra ... le2415909/

Thanks for posting that Dave. They missed one spot: pogo point, it's in the rivermouth - a spot with a notable appetite for ezzy carbon tops.

I'm still on plan for June 25 and onwards. Min 2 weeks.

I can see the main point --> lack of consent to be radiated or submit to privacy invasions. For me, this is my biggest concern about smart meters. There are arguably other health risks and privacy invasions that people readily accept, and could be worse for your health or privacy... for example: 1. ...

Hi,

I'm looking for anybody who can recommend a decent kite school near San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'll be there for a few days in March and was thinking about taking a lesson or two.

thanks -- Mike

With regards to CB windsurfer/kiting etiquette, one suggestion is for the windsurfer/kiter who is NOT on a wave and coming towards the beach to give way to the windsurfer/kiter who is clearly looking to jump. I like this guideline. One thing to keep in mind when you are coming towards the beach is ...

I'm in. Good choice. Walking/stagger distance for me.

Later start this year as my wife is off on her vacation in the 3rd week of June. Need to confirm the dates, but I should be free to go:

2 weeks -- June 25 - July 9th, possibly longer as new corporate rules give me a one-time boost of vacation for 2012

Don't miss this great event Here's a cool poster that Skywalker made for the event.