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justal

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posted on 2-10-2008 at 07:39

Impi hits the big 4-0!!

On 1st October 2008, Impi wrote:

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Windsurfing:¬†west Kirby
Wind Direction: WNW

Have not posted a session for ages although I have been out. Too lazy I guess but today needs special mention. Rushed off to West Kirby at lunchtime with speed gear in tow. There was plenty enough wind about but did not have anything smaller than the 5.8 so rather nerviously hit the water rather. First run 36 knots and I hardly sheeted in. Soon I got more and more comfortable and although could have done with a 5.2 and smaller fin the 5.8 was super stable. Managed a peak of 40.5 knots and am sure I will get faster with a smaller fin and sail. This speed sailing is pretty addictive.

Nice one Impi.... The 40 knot barrier has been broken!

I was busy scaring myself in the waves, but you've got me thinking about speed kit again!!!

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posted on 2-10-2008 at 08:36

i saw the title of this thread and thought you were on about his waist size!!

To Infirmary and beyond..

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posted on 4-10-2008 at 05:41

Impi... Why aren't you in this video from West Kirby?

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posted on 4-10-2008 at 08:22

Col you are pretty close, the waist is heading towards 40 and so is my age so I have an excuse. The reason why I was not in the video is proberbly because i was too slow and too scare to sail as close to the wall as the other chaps. Hats off to them they really know how to drive thier kit with confidence. I was starting to get it all dialed in but had to return to work to finish off a few letters and e-mails. Good excuse for being too scared to go any faster. One thing for sure is that there was such a variety of kit out here and all of it was fast. It is how the sailor puts it all together.

Al, speed sailing is such a rush. Get some kit and join the rest of us. I am off to search for a decent fin and a smaller sail.

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