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4th July 2016
Windsurfing: The Dip-Felixstowe Wind Direction: ssw Wind Stength: 10/14 Surf / Sea State: smooth Air Temperature: Sea Temperature: Weather: sunny Max Speed: 19.49 (knots - unless stated otherwise) Distance Covered: 20 miles (Nautical Miles - unless stated otherwise)
The Dip to Dovercourt :)
After windsurfing 95 miles in two days and my arms being shot to pieces I
was hoping for no wind today. It started light but hot with wall to wall
sunshine then after a relaxing start in the garden we walked up the town
then town the beach to find a nice onshore sea blowing looking perfect for
a bit of longboard cruising. It was too nice a day not to give it ago after
missing out on some longboard fun with the Hurrells yesterday.After a quich
sandwich I was at The Dip at 1:15 rigging up my 9.4 as Phil Trett was going
through his longboard freestyle tricks:) It was my first time out with my
new Mystic shortie - top suit and fits like a glove. I started beating down
the coast up on the rail and going well, you can't beat sailing upwind on a
raceboard just so much fun. I reached Felixstowe Docks and the River Orwell
entance in seven tacks, then with no large ships in sight crossed the
shipping channel as the pilot boat motor up and down but took no notice of
me. I soon crossed the channel even though it was rough as the tide kicked
up some wild water! I then reached to the twin towers on Dovercourt beach
where I landed for a quick chat with a couple of locals before heading
back. I beat out so I could clear the Landguard breakwater before bearing
off and reaching 6 miles back past The Dip planning all the way. The sea
was so smooth especially along by the pier only chopping up as I past
Jacobs Ladder. So another 20 miles enjoying the longboard - top afternoon:)
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