3 sports - 5 sessions - 55 km

Wow, what a day. Windy had the prediction 100% accurate. Decent wind in the afternoon, building to "strong breeze" conditions in the evening.

I'm enjoying foiling with my son also out with me on the water!

The forecast was looking good!

And building in the morning...

Phillip and I headed out to the Launch Pad and I got him set up at the point on the 5.4 Duke on the Young Gun 115. He was good at slogging and tacking but didn't quite get going. 

I brought him the Techno and that was a bit better but he soon headed back to the dock to get a bigger sail. He had a great time with the 7.0 and some of his fastest runs (ever?).

I joined him with the 5.6 Idol on the 99 foil and we were out together for a while. Jen got some nice photos and a video of Phillip. I was getting a few foil jibes but didn't complete the carving 360 attempt.

Wind foiling tracks

Wind foiling speeds

We both headed in for a break and the wind was continuing to build. 

I headed out next on the 4.2 wing with the 99 foil. That went pretty well but I didn't want to overdo it on my shoulder which was feeling ok after a physio session in the city. My speeds were higher than I expected.

Wing foiling tracks

Decent wind foiling speeds

As the wind was still building, I took the 5.6 Idol to the point and launched the Skate 108. It was interesting as that was my first full power shortboard session of the year. After getting used to not being nearly pulled over the front of the board, I got my balance back and actually found it easier than windfoiling or winging. Both legs are straight when underway so there is less thigh fatigue. My one vulcan attempt was a fail but I think I'll be trying more in the flat waters in the southern part of my explorations (arrow).

Windsurfing 5.6 Idol on the Skate 108

Good speeds on my last 4 downwind runs

Back to shore for another break as the wind kept building. I decided to rig the 4.8 Idol and took that out to the point where I'd stashed the 116 Freewave. That was a very comfortable setup. I was actually able to make upwind ground a bit better on the Freewave, even with the wave fin. And it is a more comfortable ride, less slappy than the Skate. The wind had shifted to due west by this point. and there were some nice swells building for jumping.

4.8 on the Freewave 116 windsurfer

Best speeds as always on the downwind runs!

4 of my 5 sessions - 55 km!

My last session was just a run out and back from the point to return the Young Gun board. I'd rigged the 4.2 now as the wind was continuing to build. I even debated just walking back as the wind was blowing spray right over most of the shoals. But I'm glad I did try, and realized again how smooth that board is to ride in high winds. I will definitely be recommending it to my wife, son and daughter for future high wind days.

So 5 sessions, 3 sports, 55 km. A great day - as predicted.