Tom C was just getting off the water at Sunset point when I arrived. We had met last winter at men’s day and I knew him from the Sunset point chat group. He had been on a 4.9 wing and suggested I go with my 6 instead of my 4 as it seemed the wind was dropping. Turned out to be good advice.
I headed out in the 10° water and 8° air not having gloves or booties with me just my 3/2 wetsuit. Not the waterwear I would have chosen, but it was what I had with me in Collingwood. I was glad to have brought the 125l Duotone Sky board with the 1080 foil underneath though for my session.
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| Selfie on my way out for the SUP part of my session |
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| No booties! |
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| The water treatment plant reconstruction by the beach |
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| Post session selfie |
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GPS trail - foiling jibes out from shore
Two wave rides on the SUP near shore |
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| I swear my heart was racing more than 125… |
I was excited to get out on the water at Sunset point again. My last sessions here on big Northwest days generally challenging as I’m still getting used to foiling in big waves. This session was pretty good. I made all of the few jibe attempts that I did. I still had problems running straight down wind or riding back into the waves switch stance. I definitely feel more confident riding out into the big waves though now.
I would’ve stayed out foiling longer but it was pretty cold in the wind. I was excited enough though to go back out for two quick SUP paddle runs. It is nice to know the 150 L stand up paddle board I bought this spring will more use this fall. Super easy to get up on it. And I also like paddling out on the SUP board way more than paddling on my chest using a traditional surf board.
Overall a hour out on the water before noon. Pretty early for me! There is more fun to come at Sunset point even with the new water treatment plant re-arranging the shoreline.
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