Dead Man’s Island 360
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Purdy Sand Spit, Henderson Bay, Puget Sound
This unique sailing event is sure to become a classic. Henderson Bay is often the
windiest spot in the South Sound, and its southwest orientation means that it can really
blow in the event of the oft-prevailing southerly!
The racing will start in the vicinity of the Purdy Bridge. Competitors will then battle their
way upwind through the fabled Henderson Bay chop for over an hour. After rounding the
top mark, over near Glen Cove (where the nefarious pirate-dog “Glen” is said to have
met his match), participants will enjoy a screaming reach en route rounding tiny Cutts
(aka Dead Man’s) Island, then back through the start/finish line. The beat will be a true
endurance test, but the ride home will be worth it.
Henderson Bay’s long fetch and wide shores produce some great waves for surfing, and
it’s relatively shallow depth produces slightly less shocking water temperatures.
One long race determines it all … come find out for yourself why windsurfers have made
pilgrimages to this spot for years … we Double Dog dare you!
Laser, Laser Radial, 4.7’s, 420’s, and 29′rs.Double Dog
Here are the NOR and Entry Form in PDF:
Posted: February 9th, 2009 under Notices of Race.
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