Re: Winter wave sailing

From: Bob Galvan (kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Fri Dec 08 1995 - 17:32:22 PST


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From: Bob Galvan <kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: Re: Winter wave sailing
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one more local spot that works sometimes is Ocean Beach, San Francisco.
it needs good solid south (or north) wind in combination with *small* waves
You want it small because OB packs more punch per ounce than anyplace.
Also tends to have plenty of current, rip, and water generally moving around
inside the impact zone (which can be extensive also). Experts only please.
It also helps if you've surfed it without sails and feel comfy in the h20.
Wind tends to be lighter on the water than in the parking lot, so walk
down to the water and really feel the wind before you decide to rig.

I've also hit Sharp's Park just south of the pier on a howling southeaster.
Again, you've got to beware of current and shorebreak, and big gnarlly
gearbuster waves.

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