After loading and unloading firewood in the rain in the afternoon, we had a few minutes to head out to the island. The temperature had dropped so quickly there was a foggy mist rising/blowing above the water and the occasional flurry.
Geoffrey and couple of friends came out with me to the island in the very strong NW wind. They settled into the Launch Pad as we turned on every heater. I put on my 5/4 which is my second warmest wetsuit. I added the 3mil booties 1.5mil gloves and neoprene Santa hat. I walked out to the point with the Skate 108. I felt like it wasn’t quite as windy as it seemed earlier so the 5.6 Idol sail was the right call.
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Ready to head out in the 4c wind!
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| The backup team |
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| Coldest day this year! |
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| Heading out to the point |
With that wind direction, they could see me out the window while watching “The Thing” on the old TV. I went out in the 4c air and now just 14c water. Got several runs back-and-forth feeling pretty comfortable despite the gusting winds.
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| Some nice runs on the Skate 108 |
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Two good fast reaches toward the end of the session
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| Walking back from the point - satisfied |
After 11km it was time to head back to the cottage for a big Thanksgiving feast. Just as we were serving, the power went out for and extra special, extra cosy, extraordinary family time Thanksgiving. One for the memories for sure.
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