;DHad a real nice trip - saw my nephew get married, ate some good food at the parties, and had 3 days of sailing, two of which were quite fine.  Friday the wind was disturbed by a series of T-storms with some impressive wind & rain, during one of which I sheltered under my sail in the lee of a jetty, pulling the mast down hard against the rocks so it wouldn't get away.  Saturday after the wedding ( on the island ), I noticed the wind seemed to be notching up somewhat unexpectedly.  I made my appearance at the reception, but left in time to catch some pretty kicking wind - 5.6, flattened out with 93L wavey board. Flat water, bump & jump & small waves.  Sunday was similar, not quite as strong, and I got out much earlier.  On the same gear, I spent two or three hours on the outside, mostly by myself, working the small surf just outside the bars.  It was very mellow, good training, and a lot of fun.  Later I did some instruction, and just practiced jibes & such on the inside.  Very peasant day, fun weekend - cost me ten hours driving and $35 for gas.  Come with sometime.