Re: sailing palo alto

From: Kirk Lindstrom (kirk@hpmsd3.sj.hp.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Wed Aug 06 1997 - 07:18:02 PDT


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Do NOT forget the theraputic effects of the mud baths (often
unintentional). 8-)

For me #225-230. Coyote is 5.5/F2 285 like on Sat and Sunday and then
Palo Alto, on the same day, is 6.5/ ASD CS 9'6" board.

IF you sail there, do NOT do the wanker thing and leave gear on the
upwind side of the ramp on the last half where people get in and out.
Also, do not dally on the pier as you easily back up traffic. Helmets
are strongly suggested when new people are on the pier and especially
when learning to launch. 8-)

Kirk out

Steve Bangert wrote:
>
> does anyone sail palo alto regularly? i know it's a high-tide-only
> sailing spot, but i've heard mixed reviews as to ease of launch,
> flatness (i'm working on planing and speed, not jumping (yet)),
> wind, etc. comments?
>
> ------------
>
> I've sailed at palo alto quite a bit this year and the last. The chop is
> definitely less of a challange that coyote. The wind comes up a bit later
> than coyote or 3rd. I'd say the wind is also a notch less than up north.
> Pay close attention to the tide (ken's report seems pretty good). The launch
> is off a pier so the difficulty of returning to the pier is a function of
> your skill. It's not hard to get close enough to swim although it's much
> more professional looking to step off your board onto the pier. I personally
> like sailing at palo alto because the smaller chop is easier on my old bod
> and sailing the flatter water is a kick for high speed jibes and tacks.
>
> snb

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