I plan to take up SUP'ing on my 70th birthday, along with curling and lawn bowling. Maybe the PFD rules will be relaxed by then.

If there was sun in the forecast I'd say there was still hope. But based on the Tofino forecast for the next week I'd say the season is pretty well done. Better to make plans around the local SE - like Island View or upisland this Sat/Sun.

That reminds me. I got some flies on my windows that need swatting with a newspaper.

I am 200 lbs dry and about 220 lbs wet with a 5 mm suit. I started flying a trainer kite last summer (Ocean Rodeo 2m 4 line SLE trainer kite) and found it great to learn kite control. I kept flying the 2m on land through the winter because it was not a great time to be learning full size kite contro...

Thanks 4J for the link. I was recommended Extreme by Goflyakite on the beach yestereday as well!

What are people using to protect their eyes on the water these days?
Are Oakley Water Jackets worth the price? Anyone using NSI Water Shields? SPEX? Any other recommendations?

Best wishes. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Rick

If I was going to stuff hot packs under my wetsuit I would put them where they would do more good. Like somehwere else below the waist to enhance my appearance.

I like the word feral especially as it applies to surfers, windsurfers and cougars. As in the following urban definition: A Feral Cougar is a particularly aggressive and untamed strain of single women generally over the age of 35 who frequent clubs, supermarkets, and local events in order to score w...

Found this document on CRD website. Older 1989 IV beach management plan with bylaw updates to 1996. http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/islandview/documents/ivb-managemen-plan1989.pdf Check out on page 8 to see where windsurfing rates in importance on the list of activities. No seasonal breakdown of activiti...

Checked out the CRD annouoncement. Glad to see kiteboarding and windsurfing recognized as valid recreational uses. Although a little concerned about one purpose of the planned review: "Identify the types of outdoor recreation activities, and where in the park, they will be allowed." The wi...

Rich - Should have also mentioned at 205 lbs I would need more like 15-20 knots to get planing.

Rich - With your weight and board you should be able to waterstart easily with 5.5 in 17 knots. I'm 205 and only need about 12-15 knots to waterstart a 95L with 5.5 sail. Most of it is technique and practise.

Although the commonly accepted "right of way rules" on waves apply equally to surfing and windsurfing/kiting, the is a practical difference on the water. In WS/KS when its crowded the speed of movement, transitions and the potential for infringements happen much quicker than in surfing. If...

Ya your right Nanmoo, surfing does suck. Ya spent most of your time paddling or getting caught inside by set waves . When ya get a ride it lasts maybe 10 seconds. When you go to a new spot the locals get all the set waves leaving leftovers if your lucky and not sitting inside getting caught by same ...