Pistol River Wave Bash Day 3

Athletes from around the world are enjoying all the Oregon Coast has to offer while waiting on wind. Morning surfing and stand up paddle sessions were followed by the first annual Pistol River Rash Bash skate sailing event led by legendary local Dana Miller. Sunday’s forecast is showing a chance of wind for the contest.…
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Day 2 Pistol River Wave Bash

The forecast for Pistol River Wave Bash Day 2 was for very light wind. Suddenly around noon, the wind came up from the south. The crew and riders quickly set up in front of Inn of the Beachcomber in Gold Beach. Top seeded Morgan Noireaux from France and local Oregonian Nathan Mershon went out and…
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Opening Day of the Pistol River Wave Bash

Pistol River has had a resurgent year with participants from all around the world. Countries represented include Morocco, Italy, France, Guadeloupe, Australia, Peru, New Caledonia, Japan, Chile, Canada, Holland, and the USA. Opening night of the event included a BBQ at hosting hotel, Inn of the Beachcomber, in Gold Beach with live music welcoming competitors…
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One Week to Pistol River Wave Bash

An update from Dana Miller Looks like the forecasts are starting to promise wind for the Wave Bash. Bring rubba and little sails though. Got upwelling and it went 3.5 and beyond yesterday. I snuck a little 4.0 at the Cape before it got stupid in there. Then repaired to the Rock, but it proceeded…
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