Ezzy Sails News

DEALER LOCATOR
  • SAILS
  • MASTS
  • SHOP
  • RIGGING & TUNING SUPPORT
  • COMMUNITY
    • Ezzy Team Riders
    • Action Videos
    • Five Things About Ezzy – Testimonials
  • COMPANY
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Gary Morris
  • A hot Windfest has a windy end.
January 27, 2023

A hot Windfest has a windy end.

A hot Windfest has a windy end.

by Ezzy News / Tuesday, 01 July 2008 / Published in Gary Morris, Latest News

Sunshine greeted sailors on Saturday as temperatures reached over 100 and only a light breeze rippled the mighty Columbia River.  There were some sailable easterlies in Stevenson, but barely a breeze in Hood River.  Everyone was thinking the same thing, “another windless Windfest”?  But sailors did come to check out the newest boards and sails which were rigged and ready in anticipation.  The big hit on this windless day were the SUP boards which were enjoyed by both kids and adults. 

 

 Sunday morning the forecast was for a chance of west wind by afternoon, and that was all that most sailors needed to stay around.   By 2pm a light west wind was starting to fill in, giving the Freestylers just enough to get out and do their thing.  Finally, by 3pm an occasional white cap brought out the formula gear and big sails.  With eager anticipation sailors headed to the water.  The Ezzy Zephyr 7.5 and Infinity 7.0 were some of the first sails out, and local sailor Chris Boston was looking solid and powered on the Zephyr.

The wind continued to build, and in classic Gorge fashion, sailors were soon looking for 6.0’s, then 5.0’s and finally 4.7’s.  With everyone focusing on the water, we didn’t notice the clouds building on Mt. Hood behind us.  The gathering came to a quick end as the first crack of thunder echoed from the hills and lightning flashed in the distance.  Everyone scrambled to de-rig and load up gear as the first drops of rain fell.  The season started with a bang and with wind forecast for this week, we are off to a great start.  We will be out on the river later this week with demos, so watch the Ezzy website for the locations and times, or check with Windance and Isthmus West in Hood River.  See you at the beach, good sailing, Gary & Nancy

  • Tweet

About Ezzy News

What you can read next

Great Winds Send Off The Summer Season – Sept. 1
July Ends On A Windy Note – August 3, 2010
The Ezzy Panther – give us your feedback!

Connect on Facebook

Recent Posts

  • Ingrid Larouche joins Ezzy Sails

    Maui, Hawaii- Ingrid Larouche, one of the most ...
  • Steve Thorp joins Ezzy Sails

    UK wave ripper and speedsailing addict, Steve T...
  • Ezzy Freeride sails in Action

    Check out the Lion, Cheetah,  and Legacy in act...

Ezzy News Archives

Categories

EZZY SPECIALS

Ezzy has some closeouts and demos available for shipping to the US only. Check out the:

EZZY VAULT OFFER

Subscribe to our mailing list and get updated with the latest Ezzy Sails news!


SIGN UP HERE

Ezzy Sails Distribution and Sales

Groundswell, L.L.C.
Email: info@ezzy.com

PH: Toll Free (800) 490-7436
PH: (541) 352-6070

3950 Herriot Drive
Parkdale, OR 97041

  • GET SOCIAL
Ezzy Sails News

Ezzy International © 2020 All Rights Reserved.
Groundswell, L.L.C. 3950 Herriot Drive Parkdale, OR 97041
PH: (800) 490-7436
Privacy Policy

TOP