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6th July 2026 Windsurfing: Bradfield Wind Direction: NW Wind Stength: 10/25kts Surf / Sea State: Mid Swell / Flat Air Temperature: hot Sea Temperature: warm Weather: Sunny Max Speed: 18.46 kts (knots - unless stated otherwise) Distance Covered: 12nm (Nautical Miles - unless stated otherwise) Monday was another top day at Bradfield. High tide was around 5pm, so I rolled in about 2 after aborting winging at Alton Water. The shoreline was packed — wings, windfoilers, and a few fins, though wings dominated as usual, with two learners heading out as well. Bright sunshine pushed the temperature towards 30°C, and at first it was properly windy. The general consensus was 4m to 5m wings, 6 to 7m for fins and windfoiling. Then, within twenty minutes, the wind swung and dropped. The lull set in for about 15 to 20 minutes. I’d part?rigged a 5.8, but with the wind fading I switched to the 6.6 and kept the 1300 front wing on. Those who launched early had a great 20 minute window — especially the lighter sailors — before coming back in to change up. Wind was NW, but at times swung offshore, which is southerly at Bradfield. I had a feeling Lord Sod would get involved, and sure enough, as soon as I launched the big wind returned and blasted me straight across to the far side of the Stour. I took shelter and shoved the mast foot right to the front to pin the nose down. No idea how DC hung onto a 9.5 on the raceboard — it must have been blowing 25 knots in the peaks, with plenty of white water. The fin sailors loved it, and the wingers were flying too. I could only really sail in the lulls, but when it worked it was excellent. I went through the front door more times than I’ve got fingers, so I’m probably on video again demonstrating my signature “front?door exit technique”. AI had told me previously to rig for the gusts: smaller sail, 1100 front wing. Had I followed that, I’d have had a cracking session. Most sailors seem to be out all week with the wind is funnelling through the river in its own little micro?climate. I definitely dehydrated a bit; I reckon I drank about three litres of water between leaving the field and stepping out of the spa steam room at 9pm! |
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