VANCOUVER ISLAND WINDTALK

Uh - Nanmoo - I had only 4 days (Hatch, Flo, Flo, Flo) - respectively used 3.7; 4.5 - switched to 4.0; 3.7; 3.7

Beg, borrow, or steal a 3.5, 3.6, or 3.7 for the week(s), likely you'll need it. And when you need it, you will NOT want to be sitting on the beach wishing you had it.

(I only use the 3.7 to 4.0 spacing because of the power in my sails and my preference to not be overpowered in the small sizes. And I think BWD and I weigh the same!)

How big are you Mr. Geoffy?

Nanmoo, I'm 5' - 10", 153 lbs (70kg)

And I do know how to sail overpowered if I want to, I also use and love my 7.5 Retro, and even an 8.5 and 9.8 sometimes on my big boards at 'Nat/Sidney/Satellite Channel. But overpowered on big gear and/or flattish water like Victoria, and overpowered on small gear in waves/big swell are two totally different experiences.

If you're going to HR first, you should get to see what using a 4.2 in 3.5 conditions is like, and there are lots of used small sails there also - just not available anywhere near the coast, unless KUS has extras down with him. That may be your best option.

So excuse my ignorance, but shouldn't my extra almost 40 lbs make that sizing difference work out between us? Out at Cook st. bwd's tiny frame is out on a 4.2/4.7 max when the rest of us fattys are ripping 4.7 to 5.8's. Isn't this the same idea?

nanmoo wrote:How big are you Mr. Geoffy?

kind of a personal question, isn't it
Nope, I have just one 3.7 and I wish I'd had a 3.3 at Doug's the other day. Eastman was also not able to hold his 3.7 on the coast when things really got going and he weighs about as much as you Tony and can sail overpowered.

Hmm, I think if it is pumping that hard, I might be best to just play sand castles on the beach.

Nanmoo - not the same when you get into smaller sizes and those conditions, even with the extra 40 lbs weight. If Marcus needs a 3.3, I want a margarita (or 2) and a camera.

A 4.2 would often be your big sail for most coastal/gorge conditions unless you stay near Event Site, Hook, or Stevenson, where you may need a 5.2/5.5

Remember, BWD and I are fairly efficient sailors as well as hollow-bones types and hence can get away with smaller sails than most because we like to, not because we have to.

Smaller than 4.2m sounds scary, but sounds like a guardian angel will lend me his 3.7m for the trip, so I am safe(er). Only problem is a mast that would fit it!

Johnnyman, you leaving tomorrow?? The north coast is supposed to give you some tomorrow, better get going Good luck

Nanmoo, the 3.7's can usually be rigged on a 400, 75% carbon in this case the better choice

So who is signed up for the next trip? I need to know my audience for my comedic material

BWD?
RD?
Winddoc?
Johnnyman?
Fish?
Wingnut?
Kus?
.........?

Law(less)Mon;

July 24 - Aug 3rd for me. Hood River on 24th for certain, Coast/Gorge after that!

When you guys off to play?

24-10th if i can walk Coast only 4 me

July 17th - Aug 3 for me. May the Flo' be with us.

I am July 17-25ish. Not sure I can be away from little Cardin for much longer than that....ya I know I am pussy!

18th - 25th for me... if my injuries heal. Strained a muscle in my lower back last Saturday , could only (barely) start walking again on Wednesday. I'll be pissed if I can't go! Drugs are my friend.