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Re: 20th June 2004 Diary Entry by Dave.

justal - 22-6-2004 at 05:41

On 20th June 2004, Dave wrote:

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Windsurfing: Ynyslas Estuary
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Stength: 2-3
Surf / Sea State: Flat
Air Temperature: Cool
Sea Temperature: Warm
Weather: Cloudy

Another session in the estuary.

We went down at 9am as the tide was high around 10:30. It looked a bit light, but we rigged the 7.5 and the 7.0 and gave it a go.

It was light, so we set off for Aberdyfi. It was nice to make the crossing in pleasent sunshine. When we came back the clouds were forming and the wind had picked up a bit.

The wind was channeling through the estuary, so there was enough to get planning so long as you didn't go too far towards Aberdyfi.

It turned into a nice little session, so we stayed out until the sandbanks were starting to catch the fin. A nice long session.

Just realised that you got out for a sail on Sunday Dave... Strange that there was a NE in the estuary when everyone else was out on the seafront in WNW winds... I bet the kitesurfers are glad they didn't make it upwind to the mouth of the estuary or they would have been in for a surprise if that was the case. Although Shem and I did walk a fair way upwind along the seafront and it was still onshore there.

Al.

Dave - 23-6-2004 at 10:18

ooops - I meant a NW.

It couldn't channel through from the NE could it.

justal - 23-6-2004 at 16:08

A ha... that will explain it!!!

Al.