Cracker afternoon off Clontarf beach today. Wind really cranked after 5pm. Sailed off Pelican Park in to the middle of Bramble Bay towards Sandgate. Flat water speed jibes close to shore.
Hit the sand a couple of times. Fin decided to disconnect completely at 6.15 pm in the middle of the Bay, about 1 km off shore, only sailor out, getting dark.
Had read somewhere about tying your harness to the back straps to create drag which allows the board to track back in to the beach when the fin has gone. it worked! No pesky sharks in sight. Another lesson learned.

Great stuff Hoodini, glad all ended well ! Have thought about sailing there, may need to join you but not at a low low tide !

I've been carrying a spare fin, fin bolt and screwdriver lately Dr Gas. Just in case

That sounds very prepared ULF

Well, he's learned from bitter experience. MY bitter experience.