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July 7-9 Ynyslas. Be there or be somewhere else
markyboarder - 4-7-2006 at 14:56

Was thinking of going to a kite meet at Hest Bank (up Morecombe way) but it will only be land based giggery pokery and if the weather is o.k. i may want to try and get out on the water.
So, If the weather is looking like it might be playing ball, will more than likely be toddling over to Ynyslas this weekend.

Any one else?


mNeil - 4-7-2006 at 16:27

will be there Mark if you need any help; be down late friday evening..

justal - 5-7-2006 at 06:16

Not looking bad for the weekend at the moment... Possibly some real wind on Sunday too.

Al.

leonardo - 5-7-2006 at 06:18

dovey for me sat + sun

markyboarder - 5-7-2006 at 09:06

quote:
Originally posted by mNeil
will be there Mark if you need any help; be down late friday evening..


Thanks for the offer of assistance, Mr. Neil

if the wind is up and in the right direction, i'll be splashing about in the nursery slope version of kitesurfing, otherwise known as the lagoon.


I think we're arriving on Saturday morning.

justal - 5-7-2006 at 21:04

Wind is looking good for Sat and Sun now.

AndyW - 6-7-2006 at 08:40

Hmmm, Sunday's looking quite good, I think I need to arrange my weekend accordingly

justal - 6-7-2006 at 10:21

I'll be your P.A. if you like, here's your schedule for the weekend:

Sat: Borth beach, sit waiting for wind. Coffee and windsurf DVD's at Al's. Out for an evening session on the seafront with biggish kit.

Sun: Early start with 5.7m sail, sail until lunchtime. Change up to 6.5m sail for an afternoon session.



Al.

Impi - 6-7-2006 at 11:05

Dang!!! Dang! Dang!
I need to be in the Midlands on Saturday night for some charity ball. Dow!!!!! Trust my luck to agree to go this weekend and there is no way out of it now. I could of done with a good session on both Saturday and Sunday. Will I drink too much? No a chance in hell with this forecast and the sheer lack of recient wind.

[Edited on 6-7-2006 by Impi]

justal - 6-7-2006 at 11:24

Is that all you have to say Impi??!

Al.

Impi - 6-7-2006 at 11:32

I wish, as it would explain my irritation at the weather, i.e. NO COMMENT but I thought I had better edit my post.

AndyW - 6-7-2006 at 11:41

quote:

I'll be your P.A. if you like, here's your schedule for the weekend:

Sat: Borth beach, sit waiting for wind. Coffee and windsurf DVD's at Al's. Out for an evening session on the seafront with biggish kit.

Sun: Early start with 5.7m sail, sail until lunchtime. Change up to 6.5m sail for an afternoon session.


Al, you're hired.....

But here is the real world version:

Saturday. Spend day with kids, go for bike ride, play PC games, play FIFA on Playstation, feed kids. Go to cinema in evening, drink wine.

sunday: wake up early, check forecast (actually, don't even bother), load up car head for beach for that 5.8/6.4 session just as you described, then head home just in time to watch the world cup final

Impi - 6-7-2006 at 11:59

"then head home just in time to watch the world cup final"

and what happens if it is perfect 5.0 weather with a 6 foot swell. Hopefully a bunch of over paid poofs wont pull you away from the water in those circumstances.

AndyW - 6-7-2006 at 12:33

quote:
and what happens if it is perfect 5.0 weather with a 6 foot swell. Hopefully a bunch of over paid poofs wont pull you away from the water in those circumstances.


But Impi, if that's the case I'll be knackered and more to the point I would probably have broken my mast and trashed my sails.

markyboarder - 6-7-2006 at 13:21

Well, Well, Well!

The blowy stuff looks like it's going to finally make a VIP guest appearance, this weekend.

Lets roll out the red carpet and greet it with a guard of honour made of ripstop,dacron and mylar


Or maybe just go boarding.

Impi - 6-7-2006 at 14:08

Andy W, there is nothing wrong with breaking kit as long as it is while sailing. Anyway it is a good excuse for some brand new toys. The sad case is I have not broken kit for some time which means I have not been sailing enough. Look forward to seeing all on the water on Sunday.

Fart Boy - 6-7-2006 at 17:36

Dovey for me. Been some time can't wait

Kitefish - 6-7-2006 at 18:07

Hopefully will be there by Saturday morning, hard to decide Dyfi or Borth

Neil will you bring that Dakine bag again please, cheers dude

steveo - 6-7-2006 at 18:33

can't make this weekend, will be in magawish, warm waters, sunshine, solid wind, and boosting over some russian chicks!!!!

Whoooooooooooooosh

justal - 6-7-2006 at 18:58

Any chance anyone coming from the civilised world could bring some downhaul rope to Borth for me.... I'm running out and can't get any around here... AndyW, Impi???

Cheers.
Al.

Nick - 6-7-2006 at 19:22

Hi,

Looks like I might be joining you all for my 1st salt water sail of the year ... long time no sea!

Will come over on Friday evening with family, probably camping at the Ynys-Fergi campsite near the Animalarium in Borth. Anyone know what this campsite is like? Their website www.camping-ynysfergi-borth.com looks nice but doesn't show any pictures of the camping fields.... seems odd!

Al - think I have some spare downhaul in the shed. Will bring it over. Hope to make it to the beach on Saturday + Sunday.

Cheers

Nick

PS is the Friendship Inn child friendly? Hoping to sneak in for a a few pints on Fri+Sat evening... but will they let my 4+6 year olds in?

justal - 6-7-2006 at 21:00

Nick...Yny-Fergi should be fine... its flat and grassy, what ele do you need... It should be pretty dry at the mo too.

Friendship is child friendly.

I'll see you at the weekend with some downhaul... Bring the wind with you.

Although I seem to be coming down with the lurgy at the moment, so no doubt I'll be ill and the wind will be howling.

Al.

AndyW - 7-7-2006 at 10:49

quote:
Any chance anyone coming from the civilised world could bring some downhaul rope to Borth for me.... I'm running out and can't get any around here... AndyW, Impi???


Hi Al,

Don't think I'll be anywhere near to Boardwise before Sunday. Could you get some posted to you?

Cheers, Andy

justal - 7-7-2006 at 11:15

Not by tomorrow!!

Al.

Impi - 7-7-2006 at 16:58

Al I will down on Sunday and I think I have spare downhaul rope. If not I will see if I can get to Boardwise and get a few metres. Looking forward for a good sail. Maybe try some forwards?

justal - 7-7-2006 at 17:53

quote:
Originally posted by Impi
Al I will down on Sunday and I think I have spare downhaul rope. If not I will see if I can get to Boardwise and get a few metres. Looking forward for a good sail. Maybe try some forwards?


Oooh.. A public proclamation... there's no backing out now!!

Al.

justal - 7-7-2006 at 20:27

Well, that was certainly more than a sea breeze this evening... topped out at 28.7 knots!!

Lets hope for more for the weekend.

Al.

justal - 8-7-2006 at 19:35

I gave it a miss today as the lurgy has got me so I thought I'd save myself for the 'proper' wind forecast tomorrow... I have Dad duties in the afternoon so hope to get out relatively early, which is fortunate as that looks like the time when the wind will be at its best... See you all on da beach!

Al.

justal - 9-7-2006 at 05:15

Looking good!!