A "test run" for the Gulf Coast Event Anyone?

[Danimal8199]

I work until 12 Friday and have the weekend off, what day are you guys looking to roll? I'm game for it.

Danny

FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS BECOMING WEST LATE IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

FRIDAY NIGHT
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.
BAY AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.

SATURDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. BAY
AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS.

[srq kiter]

Which day were they thinking to make this run??











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[kent]

so far sat. looks the best, but we still have some time to go. we'll check tomorrow!

[BigR]

Sat lookin' good,

howzabout apollo bch to the skyway south?

solid 20 miles

[Whitey]

Apollo to Skyway South would be a reach to tight reach with the current wind direction predictions, very fast smoking run. Honeymoon to Tradewinds would be more of a true downwinder maybe even requiring a change of tack after passing Indian Rocks. I will do either one. Apollo to Skyway South on a tight reach for 20 miles would be over in less than an hour.

[BigR]

right, depends on the wind of course


To my knowledge only myself and my wife have made this run in the last 9 years, or so . both ways .
It is never a tight reach from NW, you always have to downwind back and
forth among the mangroves and open bay and sandbars anyways.

SouthShore Kitesurfing can sponsor this , we can start at the Bahia Beach TIKI BAR to the Southside Skyway.

meet back at TIKI bar after downwinder for drinks /beers /eats

Bragging rights. East Bay Champion?

Count to see who's in?

[BigR]

Still looking good on the forecast.

Who is on for the downwind run Sat.?