Went windsurfing off the beach at Ynyslas this morning. The winds were good, but I had to use a 6.0 and Sarah a 5.2. Al was also out there with a 5.6.
The winds were SSW gusting to 20 knots, but the waves were big, compared to the wind, making it difficult to stay on whilst ploughing through the white water. Needless to say I spent a lot of time in the water.
Sarah was managing better that I was (not unusual) and I saw her manage a couple of nice jumps off the waves on her way out.
I was doing ok, but evetually got trashed by a big wave that I unfortunately didn't see coming. I had come off on a big one and was able to get myself into a reasonable waterstart position, so went for it. This meant that I was looking the wrong way when the next big wave washed over and tumbled me and the kit. I wasn't able to hang on so had to swim hard after my kit. When I got there I discovered that I had broken two battens on my sail. Oh well - Just got to figure out whether it's worth repairing, or should I buy a new sail...
Sarah and I had some good windsurfing this week, encouraged by Al. There was a deep low pressure sitting off the north-east of the British Isles, which induced strong north-west winds in Cardigan Bay.
On Thursday, I on a 6.0 and Sarah a 5.2. There were 4 other windsurfers out there with us, and Sarah says she was glad that there was a girl amongst them.
The seas were fairly big, by my reckoning, and scary. After the first couple of reaches I was going to give up but Al helped to keep us going. ... Continue reading...
Just back from a lovely little windsurf session in the Estuary.
I was on my new Fanatic Eagle 126 with a 6.4, and Sarah on the 114 Eagle with a 6.0. The wind was steady from the North East, and the water was very flat, so we got some good speed.
I was a little rusty with my gybes at the start and had to do a fiar bit of adjusting my kit until I got it right, but after that I was pleased with my gybes, but Sarah was gybing like a pro. She didn't get much water start practice, whereas I did. I sa... Continue reading...
This was a big day for Borth; for the first time in our 10 year
history we fielded crews in each event; Seniors, Ladies, Juniors and
Mixed.
The weather was difficult for Aberdyfi Rowing Club, but they managed
to organise some good racing. The racing was changed to a timed event
as we couldn't row out to sea, because of the rough seas, and they also
changed the course for each race as the weather conditions changed.
Thankyou Aberdyfi for a good day's racing.
Sarah and I took part in the latest Borth & Ynyslas Beach Clean on Sunday. I left early to watch the football, but should have stayed, as picking up litter was much more fun.
We had a good turn out for our beach clean at Ynyslas. We managed to collect 14 bags of rubbish, thanks to all those helpers.
There was a North East wind blowing, which is the coolest wind
direction, so those of us that stayed on for the picnic actually went
back to Kirsten's house and ate it on a rug in here lounge...
Went for a nice walk up Caer Caradoc yesterday. The weather was nice and the views from there are slendid. It's quite a big hill and there isn't a run up, so you have a steep climb right from the off. A nice day out. Found evidence of Bigfoot up there as well!!! And saw some nice Bluebells on the way down...
We had another good weekend training for the challenge. This is our last big effort, as we travel to Ireland on Thursday, to Row on Saturday.
All is looking good. From the organisation perspective we still have one or two things to do, but they should be sorted by Wedesday. All the Rowers are looking good, and eveyone seems to still be looking forward to it. I personally can't wait now for the event to start.
We are still raising money for Mind and doing reasonably well at that as well. Thanks ... Continue reading...
