Saturday’s forecast wobbled a little but tomorrow after lunch firmed up. Keeping fingers crossed. I will arrive at around 12:00pm tomorrow, Friday. No wetsuit required!
Neil
Started a little slow but picked up nicely.
Had a good time but that was probably one of the hottest sessions that I have done in a while. Should of drank a little more before going.
Yes, a stiff CF foil mast is noticeable. Has been a few weeks since I've been on a race sail. Had to work up the nerve to send it but was getting more comfortable as the afternoon wore on. The dark clouds on the horizon eventually got dark enough to call it quits. Lucky to have timed it well as the wind got frisky after (almost) everyone got off. All safe, accounted for and in the correct parking lot at the end.
Big crowd - a couple of wings and bunch of windsurf/windfoilers.
Change of plans, still no caps, don't want to sail alone, so there's about to be one parking place available, think I'll go home.
Another note to self - don't try to sail Lanier on the weekends, now through end of July.
Gene
I almost drove up, then swimming at the pool across the street from my driveway seemed much more attractive. Had a great swim, new personal record at 3250m (130 lengths). Glad I chose wisely though I do wish those making the trip would have gotten lucky as well.
Chris, Channey, Haizar and I sailed from llsc. Pain to get out as wind was from almost due north. Channey wore the big pants- longboard and 9.5. Chris foiled 6.5 and I did 6. We were lit. 12-25. Gusts were pretty big. Top 2 second speed 22.2. Chop was weird because there was a big reflection off aqualand seawall so we had to sail below it to avoid total jibe follies. Chris skipped through one today. I had some amusing crashes. Glad it's summer time.
Oops, mind blanked. Left off Haizar's name. Probably because he spent so much time rescuing a group of young kids who were sinking a canoe with his boat. (True story) My apologies!
Edit - and screwed up the apology due to typing on a phone without glasses and misspelled Haizar's name.
Sorry for the delays but I finally posted Pics and Videos for June 17th and 23rd. They are all under Van Pugh / 2022 06 June Pics or Van Pugh / 2022 June Videos.
Chris was the only one in the water on the 23rd while I was able to shoot pics, The 17th was a good assortment of folks.
Friday 2ish @VP
I plan on sailing Friday afternoon at Van Pugh. (I'm waiting on an updated forecast to decide about going Sat.)
Barrett
Looking forward to breeze on Saturday. Much lower humidity (but still hot).
Confidence is high.
Saturday’s forecast wobbled a little but tomorrow after lunch firmed up. Keeping fingers crossed. I will arrive at around 12:00pm tomorrow, Friday. No wetsuit required!
Neil
Saturday looks nice. NWS model showing a big spike of rain chances mid- day but breezy afterwards. Keep an eye on the radar tomorrow.
Heat yesterday in the ATL was off the charts. Temps in the van driving down the road were in the 100s.
Thinking of sailing both days… not sure about location yet.
Good news: The lakecam is back– https://www.llsc.com/webcam
Bad news: Showing calm so far this morning
That’s 3 times stronger than the Regatta conditions!! LOL
Van Pugh, 1.25, we have caps!
Gene
Gene Mathis
Started a little slow but picked up nicely.
Had a good time but that was probably one of the hottest sessions that I have done in a while. Should of drank a little more before going.
Hoping to be back around 9:30 Saturday morning
fun, fun, fun.
Yes, a stiff CF foil mast is noticeable. Has been a few weeks since I've been on a race sail. Had to work up the nerve to send it but was getting more comfortable as the afternoon wore on. The dark clouds on the horizon eventually got dark enough to call it quits. Lucky to have timed it well as the wind got frisky after (almost) everyone got off. All safe, accounted for and in the correct parking lot at the end.
Big crowd - a couple of wings and bunch of windsurf/windfoilers.
Rinse and repeat tomorrow.
"almost everyone" it was me, note to self - check radar.
Van Pugh report, 9.30 am Sunday, no caps...yet. Park is busy but there is still parking available.
Edit, 10.45, still no caps and now No Parking places.
Gene
Gene Mathis
Only parking is far from launch.
Going to go pour cement
Change of plans, still no caps, don't want to sail alone, so there's about to be one parking place available, think I'll go home.
Another note to self - don't try to sail Lanier on the weekends, now through end of July.
Gene
Gene Mathis
I'll be at the sailing club by 2:30
Gate: #2839
I almost drove up, then swimming at the pool across the street from my driveway seemed much more attractive. Had a great swim, new personal record at 3250m (130 lengths). Glad I chose wisely though I do wish those making the trip would have gotten lucky as well.
Gene, Thanks for your post about conditions & parking filling up. It’s a long drive for most of us.
Barrett
Chris, Channey, Haizar and I sailed from llsc. Pain to get out as wind was from almost due north. Channey wore the big pants- longboard and 9.5. Chris foiled 6.5 and I did 6. We were lit. 12-25. Gusts were pretty big. Top 2 second speed 22.2. Chop was weird because there was a big reflection off aqualand seawall so we had to sail below it to avoid total jibe follies. Chris skipped through one today. I had some amusing crashes. Glad it's summer time.
moredownhaul
HamdiD
Oops, mind blanked. Left off Haizar's name. Probably because he spent so much time rescuing a group of young kids who were sinking a canoe with his boat. (True story) My apologies!
Edit - and screwed up the apology due to typing on a phone without glasses and misspelled Haizar's name.
Sorry for the delays but I finally posted Pics and Videos for June 17th and 23rd. They are all under Van Pugh / 2022 06 June Pics or Van Pugh / 2022 June Videos.
Chris was the only one in the water on the 23rd while I was able to shoot pics, The 17th was a good assortment of folks.
THE LINK
Thanks
Robert