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13th April 2003
Windsurfing: Ynyslas Estuary
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Stength: force 5
Surf / Sea State: Flat
Air Temperature: 14
Sea Temperature: 10
Weather: Dull & Rainy
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Fisky and LS arrived about 1pm, but the tide was very low so we went to the Estuary to inpsect, and check the wind. Al followed and went out by going down the river towards Aberdyfi. He was gone for hours and when he came back asked if we had been watching. (a small speck on a grey day, - I wasn't sure what to say?)

LS borrowed a 4.0 Gastra as he hadn't got a small enough sail (he only has a 6.2), and we sat on the beach for a while messing about with our rigs. I eventually rigged up my 5.7 Tushingham.

Finally there appeared to be enough water so the three of us went sailing. Sarah decided that she prefers sunny weather.

I sailed across and discovered my Boom was loose, so I had to sort that out on the sandbank. The wind was strong enough to ensure that I was planning easily, and I had a go at a couple of gybes, the closest I got was when I got round and started to change feet but lost the sail. Nevermind I am getting closer.

By this stage Fisky had drifted with the tide so I went up to keep him company, and offer some tips. He improved once he stopped fighting the wind and sailed back quite comfortably.

I then went back and had a sail around with LS. I was talking to LS and Al popped over and borrowed my kit. His 5.0 was too small by now as the wind was dropping. He managed to gybe it, (so I can't blame the board anymore), but I am sure he found it strange, as it is so big.

All in all a good day out, and it was quite warm. I am impressed how much LS has improved, and at Fisky's resiliance.

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