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5th February 2011
Windsurfing: Blithfield Wind Direction: SW Wind Stength: F4 gusty Surf / Sea State: Short chop Air Temperature: 13 Sea Temperature: Icy Weather: Grey Max Speed: Distance Covered:
Expected to be on tiny kit from the forecast and was surprised to see
relatively quiet conditions. 5.7 was biggest I had and it was spot on in
the gusts. Most people had bigger sails, but still struggled in the
lulls.
First sail since October and felt clumsy in boots. Water icy when
recovering sail for waterstarts, but mild air made up for the water.
Focussed on keeping the sail sheeted in on the entry to gybes - really made
the sail light when I opened it up, but if I held it switch stance too long
the wind came back in the sail and I was flung off. Then I started to
change feet earlier and started to plane out again.
Conditions average, but great to be on the water again and gybes improving
hence 4*!
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