The Gorge

[Phils]

Headed there in later August for the first time.

Will I be screwed if my smallest wing is a 3m?

Looks like DW is riding 3 and 2m wings, but I think you like to be on the small side?

Last August, I used a wing smaller than 3 meters in 4 out of 14 sessions.  That would be days where avg is at least 24-25 mph.   If you are not here for very long, an option might be renting as needed.  Go Foil has partnered with Northwave and are renting wings but I don't know what their selection or availability is like. 

It has been a strange Spring and early Summer but it finally feels like "July" is here.

[Dwight (DW)]

Arlington was perfect today. Ran into the most of the Crissy Field crew there. The Roosevelt side is too weedy this season according to a local. Rufus sucked. Wrong wind direction. Arlington had clean wind, good rollers. 3.5m for me.

[Admin]

Stoked!  Jackie was killing it!

Next up, 3 MILE CANYON

[Dwight (DW)]

The current in Arlington is perfect right now. The wind blowing you E and the current pulling W are in equilibrium. You can sit in the water anywhere and stay in place. This helps swimming out the launch between the rocks.

[Admin]

Sweet!

If you like the out East swells and wind, check out Threemile.  It is further East and when its on, it is something to remember.   Beautiful desert feel, easy launch, and the best swell on the river.  Far side by the island is a mind bender. 

The park is called Quesna County Park.  You go past the park on that little dirt road.  The launch is just past that dirt circle on the West side of the Jetty.  The most ridiculous swell is off the island which is upwind across the river.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quesna+County+Park,+Boardman,+OR+97818/@45.8110665,-119.9690548,285m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54bd5bab2f8f988d:0x5ca0b0599fa00f84!8m2!3d45.8107807!4d-119.9687751

[flkiter]

I'll be out there next week 20-27. What wing sizes is the norm this time of year? I was out there for awsi and was mostly 5's and 7's. Also how thick of a suit needed for a warm weather rider?

[Hdip]

I'll be out there next week 20-27. What wing sizes is the norm this time of year? I was out there for awsi and was mostly 5's and 7's. Also how thick of a suit needed for a warm weather rider?

Go check the LAFC discord. There's a gorge topic in there with several guys there. Sounds like 2.5 - 3.5m is what's being used this week.

[Dwight (DW)]

I'll be out there next week 20-27. What wing sizes is the norm this time of year? I was out there for awsi and was mostly 5's and 7's. Also how thick of a suit needed for a warm weather rider?

3, 4, 5m

I’m riding without any wetsuit rubber. A top is enough. If you don’t fall. Shorty is plenty. The temp is 85-90 everyday. You’ll have a heat stroke in a full suit without constant dunks.

[Dwight (DW)]

Arlington was great again today. The wind is so much steadier there than the corridor.

Maybe Three Mile Canyon will work tomorrow.

[Admin]

Looks like a blast! 

[Deep Sea]

Forecast (https://victortheinflictor.com/) for today looks great, have fun.

[Dwight (DW)]

My wetsuit recommendation might be off. Temiras forecast is 75 in HR. We’re baking in 85+ at Arlington.

[Admin]

https://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=218&Isection=Pressure+Report

That gradient says have a late breakfast at Bette's and enjoy the drive out east. 

[Dwight (DW)]

Funny story about our windsurf neighbors here. We rented a house. The windsurfers rented the basement, so we hear them leave for the Hatchery every morning. 6:30 am, then 5:30 am, this morning 4:57 am. It must be a shit show to get the prime parking spot they want. 

[Thatspec]

Disappointed I bought a hatchery parking pass this year. Every time I've pulled in there in July I've turned around and driven 100 meters up the road to cheap beach where there's generally been two other cars. The hatchery has become a suburb of Seattle