I was just forwarded some links to some useful sites.

Wind conditions from all over the USA, including local sites:
http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=119&geographicalAreaID=1&Isection=Wind+Forecasts

Weather and winds (for Manchester, WA, among others):
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/WAZ010.php?warncounty=WAC035&city=Manchester

Tide tables:
http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/tides04/tab2wc1b.html#137

Perhaps these might be of use in picking which boat to use.

;-)

--Michael Lampi