A great cause. All the best, Andrei.

KJ

BA wrote: Thanks...maybe John can deliver yours.

Yes! That would work. I am down in Victoria every couple of weeks so could pick up at 555. Thanks, BA.

BA wrote: Still a few tees and hoodies available but they're going fast.

Hey BA - if you have large black hoodie and t left I would take one of each. I was a little slow on the uptake on this one.

Thanks!!

And for those on a budget Bushline Outdoor gloves - neoprene with rubber palms for grip. Usually last a season of WW kayaking in the icy cold Puntledge. I find them comfy and warm.

I think about $12 at Walmart last year.

Seems to be a welcoming and friendly vibe at the Spit the times I have been there. Typical of the island spots I have been. I'm a valley resident for a while now but new to the scene.

G-Daddy's correct that there is a limited flatwater corridor for kiting but seeming lots of room otherwise.

Boats ...

It's a great point that some windsurfers (like myself) likely don't have a clue how to land a kite so stand by so as not to make a bad situation worse. I felt like a jerk standing on the beach watching them go by but.....wasn't sure what to do or even if they needed or wanted help.

It would be ...

Thanks for all the help and comments. After a month of "research" and introspection I bought Chewy's JP.

Now for power (sails/gear). Any advice on a suitable quiver would be great. I'd like to limit to 3 sails if possible (something like 4.4 to 5.8??). For lighter days I can get out my old Gaastra ...

[quote="duckbill"]hi kj, I quit windsurfing in the early 90's and came back to it in 2004. When I came back a good friend gave me a used 2001, 95 litre mistral screamer that i sailed up until now. You are welcome to it if it can get you back on the water. Its easy to sail and is fast. I also have a ...

OK, downwind dave, Ill go for the new wetsuit. But I still like my purple/turquoise one - just too many holes.

My board was (is) a West Wind SS280 - made in Texas I believe. Had lots of fun on it but about ready to break in 2, I think. Had to do some epoxy injection as the fractures started to ...

Hey guys - thanks for the responses - even the amusing ones.

No, I'm not Kevin from Ski 'n Surf - he still has kids at home.

When my family was young (early 90's) we used to go on camping trips to Nitinat - first ones to camp way downwind of the boat launch, I believe (not so busy then). It was ...

Hi all - my first post here. Looks like a great site.

Decided to get back seriously to windsurfing (still my favourite sport) as my youngest is now off to UVic. However, my 15 to 20 year old gear looks pretty worn and needing replacing and I understand that the new stuff is much better anyway.

I ...