5.4 day on Juliette, Water was nice and bearable and surprisingly quite a few boats on the water.
Georgia State Parks has taken over and made a lot of improvements to the park.
They also have Kayak and these cool little Aquacycle pontoon boats like the one below for rent.
I again did not have a good day, two in a row. Rigged 6.0 and got hammered, couldn't seem to figure out how to waterstart so took a trip down to the campground, (missed bozo island.) Hall County Rescue pulled up as I was trying to get on shore, which was tuff because of the high water, and gave me and two kayakers a ride back in their cool boat. A big thanks to Barrett for worrying about me and a real big thanks to Hall County Rescue. While not in any danger, they sure saved me a few hours of walking and toting gear out of the campground, been there, done that. It's good to get all this bad luck out of the way..
Langdon said there was a story, didn't think it would be this. Glad it turned out okay. Hope you gave HCR a five star rating on the Uber app. Langdon and I can attest to Barrett's willingness to call HCR - that's a very good thing.
What were the kayakers doing out in that much wind?
Edit: Just found out that Gene and Barrett did the kayakers a solid. Had Gene not been there, they would have been in a bad way. Well done, gents.
1. I know it's rained a lot, but was still surprised how high the water level is at Lake Lanier.
2. With the wind raging & debris in the water, Langdon decided not to sail, so I asked him to snap a few photos with my camera. He had to lean against a tree to keep the camera steady. Here I'm trying to get out through floating debris without getting snagged in the branches of a tree. It was tough sailing mid-day with floating logs, 35 mph gusts, & freezing cold water.
3. In this photo, you can see some of the floating debris as I head back to shore.
4.Hall County rescue deserves huge thanks for responding so quickly and launching their rescue boat. I knew Gene was down in 49ºF water, but never saw the kayakers in trouble on the far side of the Lake.
5. Late in the day, the wind dropped & Al had a good time on a 6.0 sail.
Edit: Also, Rhett arrived first and had a good time sailing with a 5.2m until the wind ramped up and became insanely gusty. Michal had a near disaster when his tendon base broke. Fortunately the safety cord held and he made it back to shore.
6. Here's a photo Langdon took of Rhett & me on the shore. Note the water is so high, that the rock retaining wall is submerged. - Barrett.
Wow - not often you have to dodge trees in the lake - nasty. Last time we had trees popping up from the water was the 2007 draught - tops of trees long dead got uncovered.
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Anyway, I think that does it - no more kitesurfing at Lake Lanier. You know how kites are attracted to trees.
On a serious note - West Point would be amazing for kites, especially with the water down a bit. The land slopes more gently so more beach is exposed for the equivalent change in water level.
Dang, this forecast snuck up on me. 70 degrees and 20-30 in Augusta.
Heading toward VP after lunch.
Right now in Dahlonega there are some really strong gusts.
I'm in.
Gene
Gene Mathis
Windy
5.4 day on Juliette, Water was nice and bearable and surprisingly quite a few boats on the water.
Georgia State Parks has taken over and made a lot of improvements to the park.
They also have Kayak and these cool little Aquacycle pontoon boats like the one below for rent.
Alan
I can imagine someone strapping a kite to one of those.
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Alan
It was windy elsewhere, too
https://twitter.com/crankywxguy/status/1099807701452931072
Edit: Report from Lake Superior
I again did not have a good day, two in a row. Rigged 6.0 and got hammered, couldn't seem to figure out how to waterstart so took a trip down to the campground, (missed bozo island.) Hall County Rescue pulled up as I was trying to get on shore, which was tuff because of the high water, and gave me and two kayakers a ride back in their cool boat. A big thanks to Barrett for worrying about me and a real big thanks to Hall County Rescue. While not in any danger, they sure saved me a few hours of walking and toting gear out of the campground, been there, done that. It's good to get all this bad luck out of the way..
Damn!
Gene
Gene Mathis
Dang Gene, that sucks! Were you wearing a float or impact vest?
Report from Augusta - solid 5.0-5.5 with temps in the 70s. I’m still recovering from surgery, so I abstained, but what a nice day.
Langdon said there was a story, didn't think it would be this. Glad it turned out okay. Hope you gave HCR a five star rating on the Uber app. Langdon and I can attest to Barrett's willingness to call HCR - that's a very good thing.
What were the kayakers doing out in that much wind?
Edit: Just found out that Gene and Barrett did the kayakers a solid. Had Gene not been there, they would have been in a bad way. Well done, gents.
Thanks for let us know Gene. I feel better about chickening out today. Just remember success is just failure that hasn't happened yet.
https://www.twincities.com/2016/02/10/timberwolves-latrell-sprewells-version-of-success-a-tv-commercial/
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Here are some more photos.
1. I know it's rained a lot, but was still surprised how high the water level is at Lake Lanier.
2. With the wind raging & debris in the water, Langdon decided not to sail, so I asked him to snap a few photos with my camera. He had to lean against a tree to keep the camera steady. Here I'm trying to get out through floating debris without getting snagged in the branches of a tree. It was tough sailing mid-day with floating logs, 35 mph gusts, & freezing cold water.
3. In this photo, you can see some of the floating debris as I head back to shore.
4.Hall County rescue deserves huge thanks for responding so quickly and launching their rescue boat. I knew Gene was down in 49ºF water, but never saw the kayakers in trouble on the far side of the Lake.
5. Late in the day, the wind dropped & Al had a good time on a 6.0 sail.
Edit: Also, Rhett arrived first and had a good time sailing with a 5.2m until the wind ramped up and became insanely gusty. Michal had a near disaster when his tendon base broke. Fortunately the safety cord held and he made it back to shore.
6. Here's a photo Langdon took of Rhett & me on the shore. Note the water is so high, that the rock retaining wall is submerged. - Barrett.
Barrett
Wow - not often you have to dodge trees in the lake - nasty. Last time we had trees popping up from the water was the 2007 draught - tops of trees long dead got uncovered.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
You need the right gear just like at obx. A wood fin.
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Perfect. Just what I need to navigate the next log jam.
Barrett
I saw what you did there "Mr. logjam". On the other hand, tree might make good jibe markers.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
I am usually the jibe buoy / marker
Anyway, I think that does it - no more kitesurfing at Lake Lanier. You know how kites are attracted to trees.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
On a serious note - West Point would be amazing for kites, especially with the water down a bit. The land slopes more gently so more beach is exposed for the equivalent change in water level.
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