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2nd July 2026 Windsurfing: Bradfield Wind Direction: NW Wind Stength: 10-23 knots Surf / Sea State: Mid Swell Air Temperature: hot sunny Sea Temperature: warm Weather: Sunny Max Speed: 19.4 kts (knots - unless stated otherwise) Distance Covered: 15 Nm (Nautical Miles - unless stated otherwise) Arrived a bit late for the 2:15 high tide, and the Bradfield field was already buzzing with familiar faces and a few new ones. Plenty of wind on offer, and plenty of debate too — 4m/5m wings, 6.5/8.0 windfoiling, and DC out there on the 9.5 race board. A great spread of kit across the sport: five or six fin sailors, loads of wingers, and a strong showing of windfoilers. The field was hot, sunny, and windy with a NW breeze, although it was swinging around and properly gusty at times. Since I hadn’t been on the water for a while, I let Copilot set up my kit. All I had to do was give it my gear and weight — it handled the weather, peak wind windows, and even the tuning. It recommended a 6.6 E?Pace, whereas I’d have instinctively rigged a 7.2. It also gave me Duotone min/max settings and told me to go “mid”, even though I’d normally be below minimum trying to squeeze power. For the foil, I’d have gone 1100/500 with zero spacer. AI said 1300/330 with a –0.5 spacer on the 105 fuse (and agreed not to use the 95). Every time I questioned a deviation, it had a solid reason. The real test was on the water. I usually plant the mast foot about 2 cm behind the front mark — AI said “mid”. As always, the first big gust flattened me within 50 metres. First time out in a year, so fair enough. But once I got going, the settings were surprisingly good. Shockingly good, actually. I felt more comfortable than my usual slightly tortured stance. The wind ramped up well beyond forecast, so the 7.2 would have been a disaster. I’d have had to quit or re?rig. The 1300 front wing kept me flying through the lulls, so those AI dimensions are staying. The wingers have definitely levelled up — some stylish gybes out there — and I still miss fins. A couple of the fin guys came past on the same reach like I was parked, easily nudging 30 knots. All in all, a cracking day for everyone, even with the gusty swings. Sun, wind, mates, and plenty of action on the water. |
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