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Doug's Beach Overview
Doug's Beach, named after it's pioneer, has been a long focused upon spot in the Columbia Gorge. Well known for it's nuclear late evening summer performances, Doug's can host a number of ability levels. During the summer months, the gradually sloping Washington river bottom allow those still perfecting their highwind waterstarts some room to work. While in the center of the river, especially off the main point, some of the world's best highwind sailors put on a show. This area also works exclusively with a west wind, best from May to September. Expert sailors will find deep, well spaced swells rolling through in the 6-8 ft range on 3.5m to 4.0m (30-40 mph) days. Ramps set up mainly starboard due to predominant northerly wind angle. Good launch area w/ picnic tables, portapotties and a recently added railroad crossing.
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Best: April-Oct. |
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med-lrg swells |
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advanced/jumps |
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portapotties, nice grassy beach, fast HWY traffic, railroad tracks |
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On south side of Hwy 14. Frequently fills up. State Parks pass req'd.. |
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sandy |
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Sensor Notes
The sensor is located approximately 1 mile east of the launch site on the Washington side. Stationed on top of a private home, it is about 100 feet above river level and some 400 feet inland. Winds averaging 20 mph or above generally indicate 4.7 sailing conditions.
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