6.0 Surfdale (12/14?)

Spent the entire day alone at Surfdale--where is everyone? Should be Xmas break. Bob and Ian took the car to Stoney Batter and dropped me off. It was a solid 6.0 day (evident from the house and VHF, so I didn't bother to bring the AHD board--but would really like to give it a try on a 30 kts+ day).

Not sure on the exact days of last two entries--been a bit busy since returning from the States. Also had several great days on the Hobie Cat, including an excursion from Blackpool to Pine Harbour on the mainland (where we drained the pontoons) then returned (Bob and I). Also took the kids out and reached a new speed record of 16 kts in Blackpool when the wind came from the north, meaning offshore and smooth at Blackpool. Also tipped the Hobie near the Esplanade between BP and Surfdale (no kids on board) during a strong (25 kts?) SE day. The windsurfing crowd was out on the small boards (Marc on a 5.0 sail--meaning I might have been able to get the AHD planing). But then the wind dropped and the boards had to go in while we still had great sailing.

Back from the States: 7+ hrs at Surfdale

Making up for being away for 2 weeks I spent the day at Surfdale on the 5.4 m2. I brought two sails back from UT (5.0, 4.0) just in case the wind really blows--today wasn't quite enough. I tried out Ula's <80 liter AHD board, but was only able to get planing 3 or 4 times using the 5.4 sail. After several hours giving the AHD a shot (and getting worked) I enjoyed the remainder of the day on the Fanatic 125L and was planing until evening. I took a break (nap) on the grass and Calgary Mike woke me up, so I went back out in the water for another hour. Jenn picked me up around 6pm (I might have left earlier had I a car) and I slept the sleep of the dead or all day windsurfed.