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krafty Member  Member#: 3052 Location: Registered: 28-11-2006 Diary Entries: 467 Mood: waiting for wind |
28th December 2011 Windsurfing: Cooden Wind Direction: W Wind Stength: 15-25mph Surf / Sea State: Big waves Air Temperature: Ok Sea Temperature: Ok Weather: Overcast but bright Max Speed: Distance Covered: Quick tester session. Not exactly ideal for first sail since the Achilles op with big waves and ripping tide and brides nighty breeze, but for a December sail it wasn't cold. Opted for the 10'5 so I could ride slow and steady and control speed etc while getting a feel for windsurfing again. Went for 5.7m same as Big Mark, and Julian was on a 5.51235m too so didn't think I'd be overpowered Set up seemed ideal, although I hadn't rigged it quite right with harness lines far too far forward .... Sailed out through the waves fine even trying a couple of cheeky wave hops and all felt fine. I had pretty much forgotten how to sail, fell at gybe, adjusted lines while in the drink, held on as a rogue wave hit me, got organised and water started fine. Riding in was FUN picking up some chunky waves, dropping down as steep as I dared and bottom turning to go back up the face for another go. Ankle seemed to cope fine with backside riding on the 10'5 which is great news as its a pretty big board to turn tight, but it is also a really manouvreable big wave board :) Adding to the joy that a successful rehab session gives, it was great to catch up with the regulars down the beach for a sail :) I'm not quite there yet, but I'm back :) I should score it as a 5 for that alone, but being honest it was a short session and the rip was punishing everyone!!! |
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