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by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 :(
by Waterose
Thu May 13, 2004 6:45 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
Replies: 10
Views: 3537

Hey Lee
Thanks for your constructive helpful comments, which I will follow up on..good suggestions....it's a RRD 8.9 to learn on. Did ok on the first day.....gotta a long way to go.....a very long way.....
See ya
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
Sat May 08, 2004 11:18 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Chicken Loop length? and tying lines to kite?
Replies: 10
Views: 3537

Strings, strings, strings everywhere. Too many strings.....
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
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 ...
by Waterose
Wed May 21, 2003 2:21 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Nitinat for learning
Replies: 7
Views: 3548

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 ...
by Waterose
Wed May 21, 2003 1:38 pm
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: Classifieds
Replies: 3
Views: 1960

Hi Dave:

Maybe have two new CATEGORIES on the Vancouver Island Wind Talk Forum Board:

SWAP MEET: 4-sale, free to good home, wanted, etc....

SPECIAL EVENTS: Races , Swaps, Beer nites etc.
by Waterose
Wed May 21, 2003 11:18 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Lost Board
Replies: 2
Views: 2033

See on Discussion Board - Windsurfing-Lost and Found re board found on the road and number to call.