Lunchtime pumping

I had a free lunch hour, so I headed out to the launch pad. Winds were 9-11 knots so I took the 6.5 V6 with the 99cm Slingshot foil. I had the Surfers “windsurfing” playing in my head after watching that video again on YouTube.

I had a surprise dip in the water while pumping the sail for my 2nd run. I hadn't seated the US cup mast foot properly and the two pins hadn't popped into place. So when I pumped the sail vigorously the second time, it popped off. I swam quickly after the board but since there wasn't much wind it didn't go far. I'll check the pins carefully next time, and also take gloves with me even if the air is relatively warm (10c). 7c water made my hands go numb quickly - I can't imagine having to go for a longer swim.

The view from my changing room

Exciting 9 knots and 10c air

Foil tracks: I figured out how to show the speed colour when using
AppProSail - just change the sport to running in the Garmin Connect
App or web after uploading the session

More solid time on the foil vs. the last two days

I was toasty in my 5/4 wetsuit. The pumping with the 99 cm foil really works to get going and also works up heat in the suit.

While I was out foiling I was thinking about what I'll eventually want for the launch pad next year:

• A new or used wing to learn wingfoiling
• A new Techno 148 for me, so I can use my 12 year old one for teaching foiling
• A 2m and/or 2.5m kids rig for teaching more kids
• A GoPro 8 or 9 to get some footage of a completed foil jibe
• Tricktionary 3 so I can get certified as an instructor by WIPA
• A used 7 - 7.5m V6 Streetracer for light wind foiling
• A used 125l free ride board with a new 7m cambered sail
• Size 12 over the ankle split toe booties
• A platform for rigging and storing sails and boards at the point

When I got back my work email box was flooded which seemed strange for a Friday afternoon. As I looked closer I saw it was with retirement congratulations from work colleagues!