On May 22, 2022, at 9:34 AM, Todd's Gmail via groups.io <atkins.todd25@...> wrote:

Hello, 

if this is still available would you mind reaching out directly.  I’m trying to find a board and foil set up for my brother-in-law. Thank you, Todd

On May 20, 2022, at 12:46 PM, bbarry6186 via groups.io <bbarry6186@...> wrote:



Compete set as described below,  $600

 I-76 and Time Code 57 Wings      42 stabilizer and Switch Fuse

                                                       90 cm Aluminum Tuttle AND Plate Mount Masts 

                                                       $110 worth of spare parts and fasteners  

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I-76 Wing

42 Stab

Switch Fuse

91 Tuttle Mast      AND     91 Plate Mount Mast

+ Time Code 57 Wing

And

2 spare M10 x 45mm Titanium Bolts/Washers    (list $13.32 each)    for Mast to Board

2 spare M8x 50 Countersunk Titanium Bolts  (list $8.88 each)  for Fuse to Mast

2 spare M8 x 23 Titanium Bolts  (list $8.88 each)   for Wing to Fuse

2 Spare Mast Caps  (list $23.32 each)  for Wing to Fuse with bolts above

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All in great shape, being replaced with Slingshot Phantasm series.   

On May 20, 2022, at 12:46 PM, bbarry6186 via groups.io <bbarry6186@...> wrote:



Compete set as described below,  $600

 I-76 and Time Code 57 Wings      42 stabilizer and Switch Fuse

                                                       90 cm Aluminum Tuttle AND Plate Mount Masts 

                                                       $110 worth of spare parts and fasteners  

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I-76 Wing

42 Stab

Switch Fuse

91 Tuttle Mast      AND     91 Plate Mount Mast

+ Time Code 57 Wing

And

2 spare M10 x 45mm Titanium Bolts/Washers    (list $13.32 each)    for Mast to Board

2 spare M8x 50 Countersunk Titanium Bolts  (list $8.88 each)  for Fuse to Mast

2 spare M8 x 23 Titanium Bolts  (list $8.88 each)   for Wing to Fuse

2 Spare Mast Caps  (list $23.32 each)  for Wing to Fuse with bolts above

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All in great shape, being replaced with Slingshot Phantasm series.   

On May 21, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Nikolay <nikbark@...> wrote:

One other thing - you probably already know, but there is still construction fence around the Lowman park, you would need to go to the south end of the park for beach access. It kind of looks like a drive way, but it’s actually an access. 

Hope this helps, and have fun on your journey today! Look forward to hearing the reports :).

Sorry, can’t join you today. I’ll be in Anacortes this weekend. 

Nikolay 

On May 17, 2022, at 10:08 AM, Daniel Oliver <danielolivernwwindtalk@...> wrote:

Thanks for the great advice, Darius, Jason and Nikolay,

I’ll be conscious of these things as I plan the trip, I’ll probably post something today for tomorrow to see if other folks want to go out this Saturday.

All the best,

Daniel 

On May 17, 2022, at 8:40 AM, Nikolay <nikbark@...> wrote:

Hi Daniel, 

I live in West Seattle and often sail close to Blake island. As Jason mentioned - Lowman Beach is a good starting point. I rounded the Island once, however sailed closed to it on many occasions. 

The main reason for not trying to round it more often is the wind shadow around the island. My understanding the wind gets blocked either by Vasion island on southerlies or by Bainbridge island on northerlies. Often I can’t even make it to the west tip of Blake, because the wind shadow can start ~.5 miles or so before the island. Which kind of makes sense if you look at the map on a slightly north/south westerly. 

In other words, its fairy fast to get close to the island (15-20 minutes), but getting on or around the island might require pumping or other techniques to deal with the wind shadow. 

Last year, when we rounded the island it took us about 1.5 hours round trip. Coming back it’s definitely hard to see Lowman beach. Last year they had construction equipment and heavy duty orange colored cranes, etc. which helped finding it and trying point to it early. The big green space (Lincoln Park) is a pretty good landmark as there are now houses there. So one would need to point north of it on the way back. 

Waves in the center of the channel could get fairly high. Also, especially on high tide, watching out for logs is very important. 

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any follow up questions. 

Nikolay 

On May 17, 2022, at 7:12 AM, Jason Sutherland <Epoxybrain@...> wrote:



Hey Daniel,

The best launch for Blake is a Lowman Beach park, with Blake a little more than 3 miles across. Winds tend to be much stronger out in the middle of the sound, especially on a south wind. Current from tides is also a major consideration. Definitely avoid days with a big high tide/low tide differential, and be aware of tide shifts and times for the high/low. On a fin board the current can make it incredibly hard to get back to where you came from, especially if the wind drops and you’re not planing.

When a good north wind sets in, it can be very reliable and steady. I would look for a day like that versus the gusty and iffy south winds. The nice thing about a north is that Vashon can be your plan B and there’s a ferry to take you back to west seattle.There’s a boat ramp on the south side of the ferry dock that you can walk up. If while you’re on Blake the wind dies on you or picks up to more than you want, Vashon is a shorter crossing. 

A few local sailors here make a regular habit of checking in with Blake, Bainbridge and other points fairly distant. Of course they’re on foil and fly fast through variable conditions. One note from the crew who rounded Blake a year or so back was to make sure you know what Lowman looks like from a distance so you can set the right course. It gets puny from afar. Fortunately the ferry dock is clear, and going north of that is the massive Lincoln Park, and Lowman is a blip to the North of that. Things look different from a couple miles out, and a few degrees off on that kind of course is significant. 

And of course watch for the big boats. You can see them coming for quite a ways, but they come up fast and likely won’t see you and can’t alter course. Easy to avoid if you’re paying attention. 

Enjoy, Jason

On May 17, 2022, at 10:08 AM, Daniel Oliver <danielolivernwwindtalk@...> wrote:

Thanks for the great advice, Darius, Jason and Nikolay,

I’ll be conscious of these things as I plan the trip, I’ll probably post something today for tomorrow to see if other folks want to go out this Saturday.

All the best,

Daniel 

On May 17, 2022, at 8:40 AM, Nikolay <nikbark@...> wrote:

Hi Daniel, 

I live in West Seattle and often sail close to Blake island. As Jason mentioned - Lowman Beach is a good starting point. I rounded the Island once, however sailed closed to it on many occasions. 

The main reason for not trying to round it more often is the wind shadow around the island. My understanding the wind gets blocked either by Vasion island on southerlies or by Bainbridge island on northerlies. Often I can’t even make it to the west tip of Blake, because the wind shadow can start ~.5 miles or so before the island. Which kind of makes sense if you look at the map on a slightly north/south westerly. 

In other words, its fairy fast to get close to the island (15-20 minutes), but getting on or around the island might require pumping or other techniques to deal with the wind shadow. 

Last year, when we rounded the island it took us about 1.5 hours round trip. Coming back it’s definitely hard to see Lowman beach. Last year they had construction equipment and heavy duty orange colored cranes, etc. which helped finding it and trying point to it early. The big green space (Lincoln Park) is a pretty good landmark as there are now houses there. So one would need to point north of it on the way back. 

Waves in the center of the channel could get fairly high. Also, especially on high tide, watching out for logs is very important. 

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any follow up questions. 

Nikolay 

On May 17, 2022, at 7:12 AM, Jason Sutherland <Epoxybrain@...> wrote:



Hey Daniel,

The best launch for Blake is a Lowman Beach park, with Blake a little more than 3 miles across. Winds tend to be much stronger out in the middle of the sound, especially on a south wind. Current from tides is also a major consideration. Definitely avoid days with a big high tide/low tide differential, and be aware of tide shifts and times for the high/low. On a fin board the current can make it incredibly hard to get back to where you came from, especially if the wind drops and you’re not planing.

When a good north wind sets in, it can be very reliable and steady. I would look for a day like that versus the gusty and iffy south winds. The nice thing about a north is that Vashon can be your plan B and there’s a ferry to take you back to west seattle.There’s a boat ramp on the south side of the ferry dock that you can walk up. If while you’re on Blake the wind dies on you or picks up to more than you want, Vashon is a shorter crossing. 

A few local sailors here make a regular habit of checking in with Blake, Bainbridge and other points fairly distant. Of course they’re on foil and fly fast through variable conditions. One note from the crew who rounded Blake a year or so back was to make sure you know what Lowman looks like from a distance so you can set the right course. It gets puny from afar. Fortunately the ferry dock is clear, and going north of that is the massive Lincoln Park, and Lowman is a blip to the North of that. Things look different from a couple miles out, and a few degrees off on that kind of course is significant. 

And of course watch for the big boats. You can see them coming for quite a ways, but they come up fast and likely won’t see you and can’t alter course. Easy to avoid if you’re paying attention. 

Enjoy, Jason