At VP, stronger wind than I expected, white caps and blowing steady. Not sure if I will stay or long as stupid me didn't bring anything smaller than 6.4 - this feels too much for that
Broke out the surf wing for my Tillo foil when the wind peeled off in the afternoon. Happiness. Big thanks to Barrett and Chris who spent time taking pics. These guys are super kind.
Z, me, Hamdi, Al, Chris P and Ed did Van Pugh. Z started it off with a 7.2 and I followed with a foil/4.7 and then somebody turned on the switch. Spent most of the day on a 4.2 until I unnecessarily came in to switch back to the 4.7. We also had the company of a Hobie, Sunfish, a few big sailboats and a smattering of powercraft. Gusty, gusty, gusty. In the big gusts (Gilmer was reporting mid 30s) my helmet was being tugged on my head.
Richard G reports his first foil flight on Lake Windward. Welcome to the club!
At Old Federal it was me, Gene, Barrett, David Wade and a whole bunch of kiters.
I Foiled w/6.2 (fun) then switched to a fin (not as much fun) when it picked up. Gene foiled then windsurfed with a 5.2. Barrett alternated between 6.0 and 7.0. It was one of those days when every sail size was good and bad. Chop was steep and irregular which made it more difficult.
And these responsible yutes– I think there are 11 on board.
I'd be shocked if either a) the boat was certified for that many; or b) there are enough pfds aboard. Of course, if corona was on board, it would be fighting for a place amongst a number of other viral and bacterial infections. That boat is probably even more crowded on a microscopic scale.
Gene, our homework:
Hoping for a quick session at VP, between meetings. ETA 1pm ish
If the wind holds up, I plant to sail Van Pugh arriving early afternoon.
Barrett
At VP, stronger wind than I expected, white caps and blowing steady. Not sure if I will stay or long as stupid me didn't bring anything smaller than 6.4 - this feels too much for that
Another front in Tennessee, These sometimes will suck the energy out of the first one.
I'm going wait and go tomorrow.
Alan
#loyaltothefoil
Broke out the surf wing for my Tillo foil when the wind peeled off in the afternoon. Happiness. Big thanks to Barrett and Chris who spent time taking pics. These guys are super kind.
moredownhaul
Mid afternoon. My lawn needs a haircut like everyone else.
ETA 11am for me
Alan
I'll be at Van Pugh before 1PM, but have a call and can't sail until 2PM.
Barrett
Big wind shadow at VP, I’m riding to check out old fed
Alan
Forecast at 11AM shows wind shifting from West to Northwest, but having stopped at Old Fed. The gang is here rigging. Solidl whitecaps onshore.
Barrett
Wind is right in shore at Old Federal.
I’m staying here in hopes I try out my small short board.
Should be okay too if I t clocks NW later.
Alan
Z, me, Hamdi, Al, Chris P and Ed did Van Pugh. Z started it off with a 7.2 and I followed with a foil/4.7 and then somebody turned on the switch. Spent most of the day on a 4.2 until I unnecessarily came in to switch back to the 4.7. We also had the company of a Hobie, Sunfish, a few big sailboats and a smattering of powercraft. Gusty, gusty, gusty. In the big gusts (Gilmer was reporting mid 30s) my helmet was being tugged on my head.
Richard G reports his first foil flight on Lake Windward. Welcome to the club!
At Old Federal it was me, Gene, Barrett, David Wade and a whole bunch of kiters.
I Foiled w/6.2 (fun) then switched to a fin (not as much fun) when it picked up. Gene foiled then windsurfed with a 5.2. Barrett alternated between 6.0 and 7.0. It was one of those days when every sail size was good and bad. Chop was steep and irregular which made it more difficult.
Alan
Monday:
And these responsible yutes– I think there are 11 on board. DNR magnet.