Continent |
North America |
Country |
Washington (USA) |
Next Big City |
Seattle |
Next Town |
Eastsound |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
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Water
Type: |
Flat |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Quite flat, very little tide movement.
Beach
Type: |
No information |
Size: |
None |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
No beach. All deep water boat launching. Very few kiters but well organized. You can launch from Crescent Beach at low tide south wind when power lines are 1/4mile downwind.
Weather
|
Spring:
|
Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
|
Fall:
|
Normal |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
Water 57°F in summer, 47°F in winter. Sailing all year. Full wet or drysuit needed.
Wind
Best Months: |
June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
N, S |
Main Direction: |
N, S |
Very consistent in summer due to natural venturi. 8-20 knots in summer. The winter has gusty 10-35 knots, more difficult sailing. Always from South or North.
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
|
No walk |
Due South of Eastsound, Washington reachable by ferry from Anacortes or by boat.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Nightlife
No information