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13th November 2020
Windsurfing: Levington Wind Direction: SW Wind Stength: 5/15 Surf / Sea State: flat Air Temperature: Sea Temperature: Weather: Mainly cloudy Max Speed: 17.61 (knots - unless stated otherwise) Distance Covered: 10.50 (Nautical Miles - unless stated otherwise)
Friday 13th November - Windsurf ** - River Orwell at Levington Marina –
mainly cloudy and mild.
Foil – 17.61 knot max, 12.35 knot ave ., 2.15 knot hour, 9.90 knot mile ,
16.67 km ., 6.58 knot alpha.
Exocet RF AST 91 with Slingshot Hover Glide 76 with Tushingham Lightning
7m.
Wasn’t sure about today but a few were going to Levington Marina early to
catch the 9.40 high water, but rain was forecast early so I was going to
make my mind up when I got up. Although cloudy at 7 I decided to give it a
try with Mag deciding to bike over later if dry for lunch. I arrived at the
marina, thankfully still open for windsurfing just before eight with super
keen Andy M and Michael G already there. With loads of marina jetty now in
our parking area while they dredge the marina, we have to park a little
further away which is not a problem. Andy was going to rig his 6.2 but
decided on his 6.6 with Michael going for 6.5 after checking Landguard
weather station. I didn’t look overly windy as Andy set off but he did
manage to get going after 2/3 tacks so I rigged my 7m. As I entered the
water it seemed the wind had built and after a few tacks out to deeper
water I had my best two runs of the day to the trees near Pin Mill and back
in super flat water with the session looking very promising. Sadly, the
wind then just disappeared and after an hour slogging back and forth with
the wind teasing you, I didn’t get flying again, at least the rain
stopped and we saw a little sun. Still the hot shower was good and I drove
to the other end of the marina to wait for Mag to arrive on her bike. She
got there around midday but the ride had been a bit of a nightmare with the
paths very muddy but we enjoyed our homemade soup before driving home. The
weekend is looking interesting. Strong and gusty winds, mild but with heavy
rain so I am thinking another trip to Levington if not raining too
much????
PS - I have noticed it is Friday the 13th so perhaps it would have been
better to stay at home !!!! :)
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