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by Bobson
Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: 2021 Nitinaht road reports
Replies: 11
Views: 4045

Re: 2021 Nitinaht road reports

Which road is in great shape..?? To Port Alberni or to Lake Cowichan, North Shore or South Shore..??
by Bobson
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 2 Free Zero-Gravity Chairs
Replies: 1
Views: 554

Re: 2 Free Zero-Gravity Chairs

These have now been given away.
Thanks.
by Bobson
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 2 Free Zero-Gravity Chairs
Replies: 1
Views: 554

2 Free Zero-Gravity Chairs

I thought I'd post them on here to see if anyone wants them before I put them on used Victoria.
They are in good condition. I red and 1 blue. We just don't use them anymore.
by Bobson
Sat May 27, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Nitinaht Wifi
Replies: 4
Views: 1406

Re: Nitinaht Wifi

Correct, the wifi works at the Yurt or the Store. They say they are working on getting it fixed in the campground. That was a week ago, still not working when I left today (Sat 27th). When I arrived on Friday, may 19th it worked until Saturday morning then stopped working. It's a nice 20 min walk up...
by Bobson
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Early Nitinat sessions
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

Re: Early Nitinat sessions

Hey Mick, Nitinaht camp not open yet but China Creek is open. It's not as dependable as Nitinaht in the shoulder season but definite chance of wind there this weekend. Road is being upgraded and it was only a 7-8 minute drive on gravel and the road has always been pretty good so hoping better now wi...
by Bobson
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: GPS Tracking how to's
Replies: 16
Views: 6060

Re: GPS Tracking how to's

H-Rock Dood, I think you're sweet, hot-pink GPS tracker isn't working properly..... you are ripping out there but by looking at your tracks it says you are slug-slow and kind of 'drunk driver' ish, all over the place. :lol: just kidding. I am always 'smilier' with you out on the water with me. Keep ...
by Bobson
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: GPS Tracking how to's
Replies: 16
Views: 6060

Re: GPS Tracking how to's

Hey AJ, just the regular (non-pay also known as free) Strava account works and is what I use. When I download my Polar watch info to my phone (by pressing 1 button) it automatically uploads to Strava. I then Submit my GPX track to the BWD site. It takes about 5 mins from start to finish.
by Bobson
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: El Nino / La nina / Neutral
Replies: 239
Views: 89268

Re: El Nino / La nina / Neutral

Only person I trust on this is Jimmy Lewis. When he's says We are OUT then We are OUT!
by Bobson
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Wingfoiling Discussion
Topic: Wing Gloves - Winter
Replies: 18
Views: 4572

Re: Wing Gloves - Winter

I glove up at about 7 degrees and the palmless work well for me although I'm harnessed in usually and can drop an arm and give it a shake often if fingers are getting cold. I use the full mitt (NRS mitts in the picture) when it gets to 1-2 degrees and they work really well. I used them yesterday for...
by Bobson
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Flat water foiling spots
Replies: 7
Views: 2051

Re: Flat water foiling spots

I like the Saanichton Bay in the lee of Cordova spit on a SE idea, that sounds like a good one. Possibly launch at Bazan Bay and sail upwind then if any issues, blown back to where you started. I'll have to check out the Pat Bay on the E/SE although I do hesitate to go there because it's the farthes...
by Bobson
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Flat water foiling spots
Replies: 7
Views: 2051

Flat water foiling spots

I'm looking for flat water spots on the island to do some speed foiling. 1. What sites do you know that might work.....? - I know of Cattle Point/Willows, Sidney Spit, Esq. Lagoon, China Creek and Nitinat (when it flattens out) - What is the depth of water on the inside of Comox spit at high tide? I...
by Bobson
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Wingfoiling Discussion
Topic: Who's riding out at Pat Bay in Sidney? I'm wondering on wing size for the summer?
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Re: Who's riding out at Pat Bay in Sidney? I'm wondering on wing size for the summer?

I agree with GMAC that the 6.0m being as big as you need to go, as once you're past the 6.0m size (for myself Windfoiling) and from what I've seen Wingfoiling if you go larger it's not getting you foiling in much less wind...maybe 1-2 knots...maybe?? I think it's more about pumping technique for the...
by Bobson
Sat May 28, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Foiling Spinout
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Foiling Spinout

My last 2 sessions I’ve experienced foil spin out. Feels very similar to fin spinout. I’ve googled it but nothing too helpful. When it happens I usually sheet out and it stops although at the end of my last session it was happening when I turned downwind starting my gybe. I’m thinking one of the foi...
by Bobson
Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Goya Cypher Pros for foiling
Replies: 3
Views: 1572

Re: Goya Cypher Pros for foiling

Sweet looking sail BigD!! Those are going to look sick foiling at the lake this summer!! :shock:
by Bobson
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Windsurf Foiling Discussion
Replies: 146
Views: 61840

Re: Windsurf Foiling Discussion

Question #1 Is the notion of a moderate aspect front foil coming in at 1500cm2 still best advice, or can the surface area and/or aspect ratio be hedged toward a somewhat more challenging learning curve ( that would be okay by me ) with the intent to use it for a longer period of time as my skills, I...