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Johmo Member Member#: 700 Location: Staffs Registered: 07-05-2004 Diary Entries: 231 |
28th September 2007 Windsurfing: Fraisthorpe Wind Direction: NE Wind Stength: F5 Surf / Sea State: Head high Air Temperature: 13 Sea Temperature: Cool Weather: Bright then light rain Max Speed: Distance Covered: A week of northerlies had left a big swell running and the waves at Fraisthorpe were plenty big enough and starting to break a long way out. Spring low tide meant quite a hike to the water, but at least we were well away from the concrete blocks. Nicely powered on 4.7, only out of the straps on one run out. Soon learnt to avoid most of the white water by bearing away and picking a line and there was clear space between the waves. However, the waves were starting to break so far out that it was difficult not to get caught by the crests and stopped. On the outside things were a little less hectic, but here were some huge waves and the usual cross chop. Coming back in the cross chop was a problem as the waves started to jack up and a smaller board would have been ideal. Further in though, the water was nice and smooth and backside riding was excellent. The pay off for such a long battle getting out was really long rides back in. The high tides had taken their toll on the cliffs and we saw a small section fall - it went with such a thump - picknicks under the cliffs, even the low ones, are not a good idea - nor is parking too close. Only three windsurfers out, plus a few kites further upwind - I guess most people went out earlier in the week. A superb adrenaline filled session. |
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