justal
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Well, we couldn't really have asked for better weather on Satudary. 20-30 knot NW winds (with some mad gusts in the afternoon reaching
close to 40 knots). The sea wsn't too rough, so those not used to sailing on the sea were able to have a go on the seafron before
heading off to the estuary where it was just as windy, but a lot less lumpy. from all accounts those in the estuary had a good time
(I'll let them tell you themselves about their own individual acheivements... Go on, BEFS, tell us all about it again!!).
Those that stayed on the seafront also had a good time, and judging by the slow start in the pub in the evening, everyone was suitably
exhausted, I certainly was. Things aren't looking so good for today, but it might pick up enough for some kiting later in the day.
There was a good turnout yesterday though, and I hope you all had a good time... I did.
Al.
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Rabbit
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| posted on 5-10-2003 at 17:53 |
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Thank to everone who got me out of the sand,
Had a great time, but had to leave early sat night, sorry couldn't stay.
Perhaps I'll be down for the Boardwise event.
Good to put faces to names.
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justal
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| posted on 6-10-2003 at 05:47 |
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No worries Rabbit...we did wonder where you had got to.
Sunday turned out OK in the end too. It dawned windless so quite a few people left early. But the wind started filling in at around
midday and Steve, Befs, Stevebus, Ian, AndyW and a couple of others went out sailing with big kit. Jonah rigged up, but was having
truck troubles and didn't actually get in the water. I went out kitesurfing, but didn't stay out long as I was pretty exhausted from
the last few days.
Everyone left at around 4.30pm, just as the wind really filled in and I just couldn't help but go out again. This time with a 5.7m sail
and 80 litre board. It was Ok for about half an hour, but then the wind really filled in and I was completely overpowered. By the time
I'd got off the water and packed up, it was gusting to 45 knots and I would have been overpowered even with my 3.4m sail!!
All in all a pretty good weekend I reckon.. Time for some rest and recuperation now before the next wekend away.
Al.
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AndyW
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 09:11 |
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Well, I think a collective big thank you to Al is in order for organising the weekend.
The wind gods were smiling on us and I know that I had a good time. My arms are still aching now.
It was good to meet so many people out there. Its always better to sail with other people in the water.
It was another sand storm in the estuary, it took a bit of time to get all the sand off my kit. I gave up without even trying to hoover
the car!
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Dave
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 09:29 |
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It was nice to meet you all, see you again soon..... 
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AndyW
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 11:11 |
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Dave, how about next Sunday at the Boardwise demo!
Lets hope for more wind and managable conditions.
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Dave
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 11:29 |
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I'll be there - I want to have a go on lots of kit as I need to update most of my kit.
(my board is way too big for a start)
Hopefully the conditions won't be quite so challenging.
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Nick
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 11:33 |
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Yep thanks from me as well Al. I had a great time. I'll certainly be up for another FON get together....maybe in the spring....might
even camp!
Really nice pub too.....regular lock-ins and Gandalf pulling your pint.... what more could you ask for!
Cheers
Nick
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Jonah
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| posted on 7-10-2003 at 23:20 |
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Exellent re-introduction to the sea! Good to meet people into windsurfing ! Arrived too late on Sat ...everyone was out on the water,
met people later on and on Sun morning...good crack. RAC man said not to turn the engine off until I got back home ... so that is y I
just had to go as the wind was filling in. Bit of a pisser not being able to get to the pub on Sat nite. Will be back
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justal
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| posted on 10-10-2003 at 07:13 |
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Glad you all had a good time... I Did too. Hopefully I'll see some of you this weekend for the Boardwise Demo as well, although the
forecast doesn't look great for wind.
We'll definitely be organising more trips come the spring (Gower, pembrokeshire, North Wales, and hopefully some further afield too). I
may even try to organise a get together in November (Probably in Pembrokeshire) if anyone is up for it??
Jonah... I take it your truck is OK now??
Al.
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| posted on 10-10-2003 at 16:55 |
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Hi M8, Pembroke in Nov. sounds good...my new job is continental shift so have to work every other weekend now  . but more time off in the week.but if theres a reasonable forcast for a w/end
im off ill be there-Newgale maybe? 
Spence.
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Jonah
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| posted on 12-10-2003 at 07:39 |
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Further trips sound good, made a change sailing with quite a few other people. I'll try to get to Borth on a more regular basis when
time allows but will have to think about gettin a lower volume board as well.
Truck is being repaired as I write so should be mobile again soon
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ajdesq
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| posted on 13-10-2003 at 21:11 |
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What a top weekend!
Good to meet everyone.
Cheers Al! 
There's more to life than KITESURFING!
Let me know when you find it.
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