VANCOUVER ISLAND WINDTALK

I'm heading out to the island this week and will spend a good portion of the next month in Nitnat. I'm wondering if there's anyplace along the west coast where I might find some waves to ride, this time of year. I've heard people mention a stretch north of Uculet but south of Tofino. Does anyone know anything about this area and it's wave riding potential?

Greenkiteskier wrote:stretch north of Uculet but south of Tofino.

really?

I'm sorry and sarcasm usually is pretty clear to me, but that's what a friend of mine told me. Is it wrong? Know anywhere else? Or were you referring to my spelling?

Greenkiteskier wrote:I'm sorry and sarcasm usually is pretty clear to me, but that's what a friend of mine told me. Is it wrong? Know anywhere else? Or were you referring to my spelling?

hmmm, your profile is pretty sparse....forgive me if you are from PEI or Newfoundland or the US perhaps? Well, there are probably very few in BC, perhaps Canadians, who DON'T know these beaches, have you looked at the maps or websites or anything on this site that refers to the two towns/area you speak of? That might answer some of those questions....it's not often windy there in the summer....and rare or wrong direction in other seasons. Yes, I know somewhere else. http://bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Sailing_Guide
Read the sailing logs, welcome to BC

Hey Kus I have looked at the sailing guide and kited Nitnat couple of years now but have only driven by a few other spots,like columbia and cook street, so I thought I'd reach out to the local legends and general community for any other intel. I'm from Alberta but may be relocating to the Island in the future. Thanks for the input.

Check for Longbeach fcast, wx links are in the wiki

#helpkeepBCalbertafree

Thanks Nanmoo, just for the record I never say that about BC'ers who move to Alberta. Or anyone else I might add.

Jeez, guys, go easy on the guests. I wish more people would ask questions (others may think are stupid). My mama told me "there is no such thing as a stupid question". Welcome Greenkiteskier! There is tons of excellent info and wisdom on this site and from the members - even (and sometimes especially) from the sarcastic ones.

BCers who move to Alberta... Hmmm those people must be ill.

Anyways, you'll note my winky smiley. Just poking.

tempy wrote:Jeez, guys, go easy on the guests.

I didn't think there was anything bad in my response....sounds like he's moving in so if he or she is no longer a guest they are fair game for local abuse, yes (I too added a winky smile, that makes everything ok, right?)

it's all fun and games until someone sensitive comes along.

On an important note, Greenkiteskier, BC law states, Kiteboarding is only permitted at cook st. BC is much more civilized then whatever is east of the rookies.

Lots of people around happy to help GKS, but you do need a bit of a thick skin in this crowd. I think initial responses assumed you were joking/trolling, as you asked something that is answerable in literally 5 seconds of googling.

This is the best resource I've seen online for what you seek ... good luck out there, play safe.

http://www.destinationkiteboarding.com/ ... rfing.html

Thanks everyone, I took nothing as other than ragging on the new guy, which I expect being a guy. So Winddude I guess I'm breaking BC law kiting at Nitnat Good way to start living somewhere new,break a law….Gary

Greenkiteskier wrote:Thanks everyone, I took nothing as other than ragging on the new guy, which I expect being a guy. So Winddude I guess I'm breaking BC law kiting at Nitnat Good way to start living somewhere new,break a law….Gary

Don't worry, you can actually earn an exemption from that law by dropping in on winddude when he's riding a heavy wave. It's on the books, honest