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28th October 2007
Windsurfing: Avon Beach
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Stength: F5-6
Surf / Sea State: Wavey
Air Temperature: 13
Sea Temperature: 13
Weather: Overcast, rain
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Spoke to Juan in the morning, about 9, thinking maybe Hayling, but the tide there was high at 12, so would be totally horrible in a bit of a wind, so we headed for Avon Beach instead, along with lots of other people - Roger T, Mike T, Carl, Andrew (who didn't sail - he'd been out there yesterday on a 5.5), Jon L, and a cast of thousands of wind-starved Sarf Coasters. SW/WSW which looks pretty light being nearly offshore at Avon, until you get out :). Went out on 4.7 and 91l, being a bit cautious, and yes, it was hard work. Probably a bit overpowered actually, since Big Juan on a 5 and he was pretty powered up!
Bashed in and out, incredibly hard work, arms very tired, hanging on far too much, but struggled with footstraps and silly boots - far too used to just slipping the feet in and out, but sure feet would have been cold without. Stopped for lunch - Juan sailed on! However, perseverance paid off - it got easier as the tide dropped a bit even though the wind came up a bit. Finally ended up catching some small waves, turning onto them, turning up and down - very satisfying! All in all a good session - it's moot whether it would have been better on the 77l with a 4.0! Learned a lot from watching Roger and Juan, and nearly made a few inside gybes - the outside ones were far too hairy, with extreme chop and vast gusts, so did a fair bit of swimming on the outside! Confidence defo increased - I'm still here, no rescue, and managed to hold down a 4.7 despite gusts and the rest. So good. Big grin!

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