While yesterday was a bit of a write off for me, today made up for it in a big way.

We arrived to about 5 - 10 knots so Jacques and I rigged big (7 m) and off we head. Got out to the middle of the bay and we got hammered. Would have been instantly 20 knots +.

So after a bit of a hairy ride back, rigged a 4.5 on some no name slalom board and away I went. Wind gusted up to around 30 knots as the squalls came though and it was awesome!

Have to really thank Red for a loan of the board and sail. Oh and the boom too lol. With out his generosity I wouldnt have had such an epic day. Was also good to sail with all the other guys. Were about 7 or 8 of us out today all having a blast. Lets hope we get a repeat for next weekend!!!!!!!

The board you had was an Extreme world cup slalom circa mid 90's. Made in Torquay and still a great fast board. And as you noticed from the permanent texta on the bottom it was FREE! at a local garage sale!..

At work now - god help anybody who is sick today - can hardly raise my arms!!!!

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red said...

At work now - god help anybody who is sick today - can hardly raise my arms!!!!

I am struggling to even get too work lol.

Sounds like you guys had a good day yesterday! Sorry I didn't get over that way on Sunday as I was expecting.....missed a great sail by the sounds of things. I had only about an hour of decent sailing on Saturday morning down at Rye.

Fingers crossed this coming weekend produces some good conditions.

Nice week-end also at green point
some pics of sunny mild windy saterday

point henry yesterday was a blast indeed. i've just been getting into it all since the start of the year and it was awesome, one of my best days yet for sure! i was the guy with the red arrows sail falling off a lot but managing to hook in and have a lot of fun!

cheers!

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franklywindy said...

point henry yesterday was a blast indeed. i've just been getting into it all since the start of the year and it was awesome, one of my best days yet for sure! i was the guy with the red arrows sail falling off a lot but managing to hook in and have a lot of fun!

cheers!

Yesterdays conditions were pretty full on so you were doing well. Hopefully next weekend will be pretty much the same - although I wouldnt mind it if its not quite as windy. A consistant 20 knots would be nice.

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franklywindy said...

point henry yesterday was a blast indeed. i've just been getting into it all since the start of the year and it was awesome, one of my best days yet for sure! i was the guy with the red arrows sail falling off a lot but managing to hook in and have a lot of fun!

cheers!

you were doing bloody great considering how big those gusts were!

Best day I have had, since picking up the windsurfer again. Really starting to appreciate how good Point Henry is!
No better feeling than having a strong wind in the sail and flying along while the water is glass underneath.

It was great to have a few people out as well to show me how its meant to be done.
Hope next weekend is as good.

cheers guys. hopefully i can make it this weekend again. those gusts were awesome!

I was there on Sunday just to "watch" and bumped into RED . Thanks Red for the insight into the new gear used these days.
Must say watching you all in those 35knt gusts was very inspiring to get back into it again . I think I will !
Even the minister for Finance and War was encouraging ! which was a surprise to me but anyway who am I to question an approval for sailboard funding

I am a big fella 125 kgs so any thoughts on a good board to get back into it ?
Will keep an eye out for some suitable kit .

Look forward to seeing you all again at the lake or the point or the bay

Cheers all ,

ANT

Ant was good to catch up and have a yap.. It sounds like to me you won't have any trouble getting back into the sport. I'll keep my eyes peeled as well and if I see any gear I'll send you a message.

Cheers