Wind Reports and Weather

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Hello Again Peoples........Here is your current weekly Margi wind update......Well, apparently I 'Ticked Off' the Wind Gods with my last report. The wind backed off considerably over the past week. We've had winds from the South, North and everything in between. Light but sailable. It was still rockin on Wednesday though.....case in point...Trulls (6 ft. 8 .....280 Lbs.....YES...a BIG guy) was rippin on a 6.2......even got launched by a gust.....and blew through his sail. (I think we need to limit out insurance options only for 180 pounders and less......just kidding Trulls....no worries)......and this guy is a very experienced, advanced sailor from California..... Then the wind lightened up ....and is still light....especially for this time of year.......This morning as I looked out.....the water was like a mirror....OUCH!! But by noon I was seeing white caps and lots of ripping and planing....Big stuff....but still fun on the water....... We had our Monday Vela Margi Happy Hour yesterday......Great fun......close to 40 clients sipping Cuby's and cevaza's.....and chatting up a storm. I had a hand full of people telling me that even though they are used to sailing on 5.0's this time of year....they still had sailed everyday...granted on 6.2's - 7.7's...but planing and having fun....RIGHT ON!!! As we often say..."A bad day in Margi is typically better than a good day elsewhere".......We also had 15 folks join us for our second 'Vela Margi Vinturi Wine Tasting' on Saturday evening. Again, great fun....people....conversation. We all tasted 4 Chilean wines....2 whites and 2 reds...accompanied with Kath's specially prepared 'pairings'. Seems as though all had a really good time!!!!..........Side note.....we have so many returnees this week......It was so cool as I was checking in new arrivals, they would say "Ya, we remember you and Kath from the Baja Surf Club"....That was our first 'Gig'....over 20 years ago.....Way Cool !!!! Also a number of guests who have been sailing with us for up to 16 years here in da Yaq......YA BABY....LOVE IT!!! Leaving it at that for now......More Later.... T-Freak, Kathycita & da Boyz

Hello...Yup, It's me again. Karl gave me a few more tips regarding posting info into our new web page. Thanks Bud!!.......So here we go.......First and foremost.....wind has been really good....Everyday since last weeks report!!! Most afternoons in the mid to upper 20's. A few days into the low 30's!! Theresa & David (Returning Gorge sailors) have been on 5.0's & 4.5's most afternoons.....Balazs, our 180+ Lbs. new instructor, has been sailing on 5.4 and a few days....5.0....That's pretty darned windy!!! We did have a few days that started off a little slower....guys taking bigger gear.... but kicking in for the afternoon sesh. Beautiful, Sunny days....no more rain!!!! I was coming home from town the other day and as I rounded the corner.....what a sight...Just a mass of Gnarly Whitecaps dancing about the dark blue sea........PERFECT!!!! As if the rockin winds weren't enough.....add to the mix some great people......always makes our jobs easier and soooo much fun......Such as the 4 Irish 'Blokes', Michael, Barry, David & Naill.....David went out the other day as 'Batman' ....complete with cape. (Remember a few years back we had 'Spiderman' sailing with us....Yup that would be YOU Swede...we'll see you and Marci next month), Nicola & Paolo (a couple of Kooky Italians), Stefan & Pavel (whacked out Poles), Caroline (Canadien ER Doc....traveling solo...Sorry I had to put you to work a few times...but Thanks Dear)...made some of her best jibes ever, Alex (another 'nut case' from Milano), Vlad and Evguenia (returning Russians), Big Roger (9th season returnee), Astrid & Peter, Jeff and family (first timers) Pierre & son Victor (first timers...but will for SURE be back....Victor finally nailed his 'air jibe' as well as a few other cool moves), Scott, Paul, Ted & Truls, Isabelle, Alois, Christian.......and the list goes on...(Sorry if I missed you....we still love ya all).......Side notes....we have 4 or 5 gals sailing with us....all traveled solo.....RIGHT ON ....More power to you. All said their travels went great...never felt uncomfortable....flights, airports, transfers.....here in the Yaq...etc. LOVE IT!!!..........I've had many clients asking when Tim & Connie Walker are coming.....well, as far as I know, Tim cancelled his planned 10 week trip due to work issues etc.......Connie was 'maybe' going to come for just a few weeks....but also had work conflicts, etc. WHAT A BUMMER!!! We all miss you guys. What a shame to be breaking your record of 14 consecutive years here at Vela Margi!! OUCH!!.....Michele update.....remember she's the gal who has been working on the record for 'Vela Margi Vaca Extensions' (Also traveling solo by the way)....well she has raised the bar yet again.....she has extended for 3 more weeks......Good luck to anyone wanting to compete with her........Weekly 'Vela Happy Hour'.....every Monday @ 5.....at the center. Everyone's been having a blast.....Cuba Libres, cevazas.....meeting new people....sharing stories (most of which are bogus).....just letting their hair down...Great fun!!!.......We also had the pleasure of having Kath's sister Kim visit us for 9 days.....coming from Madison, WI.....(also travelling solo) She seemed to have a fantastic time.....met all kinds of interesting and fun people from all over the world. Everyone that met her fell in love with her....How could you not??? She's such a 'Sweet Heart'. Even got her out on the water....I.....Yup, me....... gave her her first Beg lesson......and despite that fact, she did really well.....getting up on numerous Beachstarts, etc. Also special 'Thanks' to our mutual friend, Brian. He owns a 'Specialty Wine Boutique / Shop' in Madison. He sent a GREAT bottle of red wine as well as a cool new opener with Kimbo. I think it was from his 'private stash'. Thanks Bri.....and yes we did experience the 'Explosion in your mouth'. Next time send a case!!.........More currently.....had over 20 arrivals in the last day or so....Greg & Julie (Love that girls laugh), Barry & Brenda (Thanks for the gifts to 'da Boyz'), Andy & Jaclyn...who also brought some 'newbies', John & Janet, Shirin & Wes, Doug & Mea (with their 2 young kids)...., Doug III, Andrew, Doug, Larry, Chad, Kevin, Robert & Susanna.....Again, the list goes on......Needless to say....Gonna have a 'Classical Gas' with everyone this week .....AGAIN!!! .........OK then, I'm going brain dead and you all are getting bored........Check back in this weekend for more. More Later T-Freak, Kathycita and 'da Boyz'.

Happy Monday.....Sorry for the '1 liner', but I was shut down due to a power outage...Tried again over the weekend, but experienced 'technical' difficulties...Believe me....I've got lots of news for you all......Bottom line...Wind is rippin....Sunny.....Great people.....What more could you ask for.....So check back in the next day or so for all the 'dirty details'........Mananananana       T-Freak, Kathycita & 'da Boyz'

Oh...the 'Ides of March' are here again....along with the wind.

Hello again!!! (I'll bet you're all shocked to see another wind report so soon) That's OK....Really going to try to get you all fresh and up to date reports weekly....so keep checking!!....We've had a really nice week .....wind everyday since last report!! Of course some windier that others. Today for example was windy right 'out of the gate'......and just kept getting windier. At 2:00 guys were already coming back in to get 5.0's and smaller....YIKES!! A few clouds did move in later...but no big deal. Windguru makes it look like the wind will continue....RIGHT ON MON!! Speaking of the 'Wind Guru'.....A new weather station was being installed on top of the 'El Yaque Club'......which is directly accross the street from the beach....maybe 50 meters from the water.....and 5 stories tall....meaning totally unobstructed wind. Once it is up and running, your new wind stats will be incredibly accurate and you will beable to see all the data through "Windguru.com". SWEET MOMMA!!!!! The current info comes from the Airport which is close....maybe 2 or 3 miles 'as the crow flies', but for sure not very reliable of accurate. Good stuff, eh? .....So the season is really starting to take shape...wind wise as well as PEOPLE wise. We have about 35 sailors now and many more coming over the next weeks / months. COOL McCool!! The new gear is rockin....the wind is crankin.....so come on down and rip it up with us!!!! Maybe you can try to compete with one of our gal sailors, Michele, who now has the record for 'number of extensions'.....as in extending her vacation....What started out as a week or so....has now been extended 3 times....She just can't get herself to leave....go figure.Love ya Michele!!......Alrighty friends....gonna go check out the action on the water.....More Later....OOoops, I mean sooner....     T-Freak, Kath and 'da Boyz'

Hello People...where ever you may be. T-Bone here with the latest news from Margi. We continue to have a mixed bag of weather conditions.....More rain than normal, but typically clearing for a nice afternoon sesh. Just spoke with a friend who has been here since Jan 21st....sailed EVERY day. Granted some days were a bit light...but heh. We have a few guys (180 Lbs) who have been on 5.4's and 5.8's......Sounds good to me. Regula, one of our Swiss clients was rippin on a 4.5 and 77 Ltr JP. Right on!! Today we again woke to cloudy skies and rain....but by 1 it had cleared up and the wind returned. The people in 'the know' say we should be back to our normal Margi wind pattern SOON.....hopefully this week......In other news....we put together a new event up at Casa Nora this past Saturday. Kath and I organized a 'Wine Tasting' followed by a BBQ.....ala Al & Nora. We had about 20 participants who all congregated up at Casa Nora around 5:30. Started off tasting 2 different Whites....followed by 2 Reds....All Chilean. Kath had also prepared 4 unique 'pairings' (snacks) for each wine. MMMmmm GOOD!! Afterwards, Al & Nora blessed us all with some of their 'Special' burgers, double baked taters, Greek salad, mixed veggies.....culminating with a spectacular Ice Cream Sundae. YIKES!! Oh so good. Needless to say...all had a fantastic time. No doubt we will be revisiting this deal. Special thanks to Big Al & Nora (Casa Nora & No Wind No Cry) for hosting the event......Not much more news here other than.....How do you all like the new Vela web page? ROCKIN I'd say!! Special thanks to the Team Vela Hood River.....ESPECIALLY KARL!!! He be da man!! .....Seeing many new reservations coming in. (Thank God) Many old familiar names mixed in with a few newbies...PERFECT....Bring it on. I'm going to leave it at that for now....make your vaca plans and come on down to share 'da stoke'.....you deserve it......Over N Out for now....More Later....T-Freak, Kath & da Boyz

Hey everyone! Margarita has been an interesting place so far in 2009. The last week as seen mornigs have been light with big sails on the water, with afternoon winds filling in a bit more to lose about sq meter of sail size. Cloudy skies in the the AM have cleared to sunny/hazy afternoons. Plenty of room on the water for everybody on the barely-used 2009 fleet. The town is looking great and we welcome you to come on down and share a week or two with us!

Hello People...and Happy New Year to all!!! It's been awhile, but yes we are still here. (This will be a short 'Wind Report' as I am testing our new system for the first time).....To bring you all up to date, we received our container the second week of December. It was a little delayed out of Miami but went amazingly smoothly from there. Passed through customs with out any problems. Probably the easiest and smoothest transition in all my years here in Margarita. Anyway....bottom line...the center is fully stocked with some fantasic gear for you all. The 2009 JP's and Starboards are ROCKIN ....and the 2009 NP sails and rigs seem better than ever. We have also rigged almost all sails from 5.8 and smaller on RDM's this year. First time ever that we have had RDM's and everyone seems to love them. BEAUTY, eh?? The wind pattern has not really established it self yet....still having some evening showers and even a few daytime sprinkles which always affects our wind in a negative way, but seems to be getting better daily. Had a few nice sailing days this past week with afternoon winds in the low 20's with the rest of the days in the mid to upper teens. Today looked good in the morning, but a few scatterd clouds moved in and somewhat slowed things down....but everybody seems to be happy. Also new this year, we ordered a few SUP's....WAY COOL.....so on the light wind days or in the morning, you all have yet another way to get out on the water and get some good exercise......Changing the subject.....had a fun New Years Eve last night. Lots of folks partying into the wee hours of the morning. Haven't seen many of the clients yet and it is now nearly 2 O'clock...but we've heard numerous stories. Glad to say Kath and I were NOT there to see it. We had a quiet evening....in bed by 10:30...but woke up before midnight just in time to go up to our rooftop and watch all the fireworks. Pretty cool as we had quite the display going off on our beach...but we could also see all the 'works' going off in Coche to the South as well as in Porlomar to the East. A great show!! Well, again we wish you all the best for the new year and look forward to seeing you all down here in 'Magical Margi Land' soon...........Over N Out for now.....More Later......T-Freak, Kath and Da Guys

2009 Equipment Is Here! But Where Are You?

The ship arrived on Saturday, December 13, 2008. We thought MAYBE we'll see the container 'this week', which usually means next week.

Then we get the call: the truck was pulling out of customs and it would be on our door step in 30 minutes. 25 minutes later the truck pulled up... and 1 hour later the container was totally unloaded (thanks to our team and a few local friends) Absolutely unbelievable!!!!!

All we need now is wind and people. Come on down and play with us in El Yaque now that all of the new 2009 equipment is here and being rigged as we speak!

Hope to see you all soon ... Tom and Kathy plus the Vela Margarita Team