Re: [Paddlewise] Revised Beaufort Wind Scale

Rex Roberton wrote:

> Rex wrote:
>
> >From the cockpit.  This was one winter about 7 years ago.  We put in on the
> Skagit River (Washington State) and paddled into Skagit Bay.  I was in a
> Eddyline Sea Star which is not a good boat for wind.  When we entered the
> bay I was blown sideways to the wind and no matter what I tried I could not
> get turned back up into the wind.

I find short fetch high wind to be particularly menacing too. Thanks for the
explanation about your experience in Skagit Bay. I'm amazed at how fast the wind
can funnel down in your area through certain hazardous sections where "gap"
winds potentiate. I have most of the good beaches in the world, the west coast,
and some down in the inner waters of Washington State -- all bookmarked with
respect to live cams. I've seen some of these wind storms via cyberspace, and
was amazed. BTW, if you have a fast modem at work, its a real treat to click
into some of these cams in winter whenever you get a bit bored (and you thought
I wasn't an armchair kayaker). Also, on my Oregon trip, when I rounded Tillamook
Head, I was going to stop in at Seaside, call my family, and wave to them in
front of the video cam there while they watched via the computer monitor, but my
cell phone didn't work in the US.  For those curious, here is an example:

<http://www.kgw.com/livecams/kgwskycams.html?pic=/live/skycam/skycam-6-75.jpg>

Click on Oceanside

Rex, re your revised Revised Beaufort Wind Scale humor -- very well done. Better
than my late night paint thinner induced attempt at humor. Hopefully, no one got
offended with all this (like Peter). It was all meant in good fun - if a bit
unorthodox 8-)
Speaking of wind, may it always be at your back when you need it, and get some
good season paddling in this summer.

doug lloyd


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