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It had been requested that I post up a how-to for rescuing runaway wings. I've successfully done it at least once so I guess it makes me an internet expert on the topic. Please feel free to add any methods or insights to this thread. The following is what seemed to work for me the other day in 3m wind and large wind swell conditions in Ross Bay. In flat water or lighter wind, the rescue should be much easier. 1. Make sure the foiler who's lost the wing is OK before chasing the wing. 2. Initiate chase keeping an eye on the wing as you get closer.
Latest News for Nitinaht Lake
| Date | Info |
| June 21, 2021 | Boardsportjunkie: Just got back from nitinat. Road update. - As soon as you get onto the gravel road past youbou it’s absolute garbage for about ten minutes. Complete washboard with brutal pot holes but once you pass all the campgrounds and cabins the road gets way better. |
| June 17, 2021 | nitinaht girl: update: There has been 13 more sites added to be reserved at Nitinaht Lake. |
| April 07, 2021 | Nitinaht Girl: Online reservations for Nitinaht Lake open at noon today! https://nitinahtcampground.com/book-your-site/ Access to Nitinaht is by overnight reservation only. No day trippers. |
| March 30, 2021 | Nitinaht Girl: The Nitinaht Lake Campsites (Caycuse Recreation and Windsurf Park) will be open for the 2021 camping season at 50% capacity as directed by Ditidaht Chief and Council. We are working hard at creating the online booking system to accommodate these new restrictions, as we must have each booking be made online to comply with the WorkBC and the Public Health Officers' COVID-19 protocols on operating a campsite in BC. These changes have caused a delay in our roll out of the online booking system, and we will tentatively have information available for April 9, 2021. We do not have a set open date, as we are still determining which sites will be open, and which sites will be closed. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenges. Please do not call the Store, Motel or the Ditidaht Administration offices, as they do not have any information about the campsite beyond this post. All questions may be directed to Anne Pettet on my business email: " Klecko Klecko! |
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Greater Victoria Windsports Society
To build on our position we have officially registered the Greater Victoria Windsports Society. This not for profit society of volunteers can act as a liaison for windsports participants across the region. From Island View and Pat Bay, to more tenuous spots like the Cook St and Willows Beaches, protecting safe access and promoting the region for all windsports users are the primary objectives.
We also plan on tying into Tourism Victoria and other local groups to galvanize our presence and ensure our interests are considered before more changes are made at a government level. I think we can all agree that the changes being proposed at the Spit in Squamish would be devastating to that community and that it would be equally unfortunate for us to lose access to any of our local beaches.
Looking further ahead at local tourism ties, the Society can also act as a host for future events like the GKA Pro Tour
2023 is the year we are preparing for. City Council and Parks will be going out to the public for consultation on the future Clover Point plan. It is important that we organize ourselves by then and increase our membership by as many as possible. What can you do now?:
- First and foremost, just keep doing what you do. Enjoy every windy day at all of our local beaches.
- Continue to be an upstanding liaison for the windsports community
- Continue showing the public what an amazing and inclusive community we are.
We will be looking for someone to design a very simple website so if you know anyone in the community, have them reach out to me. Bro deal appreciated.
We will be looking for membership in the coming months so PLEASE start spreading the word to your friends, family, businesses, spectators, anyone who participates in, or benefits from any windsport in the Greater Victoria Region.
The board, which is all volunteer and will be regularly elected by the members, will take care of the initial costs to start this not-for-profit Society.
We will be canvassing for sponsorships and/or have to charge a small annual fee for membership to cover the operating costs starting next year.
This is where word of mouth comes in. The more members we have, the lower our membership costs will be and the more significant our influence will be across the region. The effort of building this Society is an investment in protecting our, and future generations' use of the beaches in the area. We appreciate all of your help.
Thank You! Greater Victoria Windsports Society
Ruth, Andres, Gerald & Josh
See: forums/viewtopic.php?t=10088
