Temira's Gorge Forecast

Ever had "river nose" or "river flu" or any sort of skin infection (aka, staph) from playing in the Columbia? Yes? No? Let the Oregon Department of Health know about it!

From their website:

"In recent years, the Oregon Public Health Division has received reports from a number of windsurfers and kiteboarders about respiratory ailments and skin infections they experienced after surfing.

In order to better understand the incidence and cause of illnesses and injuries related to windsurfing and kiteboarding, we are doing a study among windsurfers and kiteboarders.

We are currently recruiting participants for the study. We are hoping to enroll 400 people who will complete five on-line surveys between May and October, 2008."

Join in. Here's the link:  http://www.dhs.state.or.us/dhs/publichealth/surferhealth/

There are some random prizes available for participants (I'd like a year's pass for the toll bridge, but that's not going to happen), but you'll have to follow the link for more information.

Good Morning Sailors!

I went to the Fred Meyer's in The Dalles on my way back from Roosevelt the other day. When I emerged, all I had in my basket were the following items: one pineapple, two limes, one box of strawberries, a bottle of vitamin C, a jug of orange juice and two grapefruits. Looking at my groceries, I became convinced that I had, if not full-blown scurvy, at least a minor vitamin C deficiency. Funny what you learn about yourself when grocery shopping without a list.

Speaking of heading out east... today is your last chance for sailing in the desert until the weekend. With the passage of this warm front (that's why we have all these clouds... again), winds will pick up from the cloudline eastward. Look for 22-25 in the desert this afternoon. I know that sounds weak compared to what we've seen the last few days, but take what you can get today. If you're not up for windsurfing, Post Canyon trails are in perfect conditions. Cloudy skies and cool weather make for perfect mountain biking conditions!

Tomorrow brings an early start in the 17-20 range, but winds fade - under sunny skies, however - as the day goes on.

By Thursday, we're looking at sailable easterlies and hot weather. Easterlies could be fun, if it gets windy enough, but I'm planning on heading to the Event Site for some serious work on my tan lines. Feel free to join me; the tanning forecast for Thursday and Friday is epic!

Out-of-towners, this could be your weekend. When the heat wave breaks on Saturday or Sunday, we're going to see a classic blasting day in the Gorge.

Whatever you do today, have fun, and make sure to eat enough fruits and vegetables!

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