Can you imagine backing your trailer down this driveway. The photo doesn't do it justice. You couldn't do it in Alberta - at least not in the winter.
Anyway - we noticed that there were white caps on the river - and that the wind was westerly...
We drove to the Hatchery. I thought Spencer might be able to get going on a big sail and board. When we got there it looked quite windy - so we rigged a 4.2 for Spencer and he went out on the 90L Freexxx Board. He was totally overpowered. We then rigged him the 3.3 and he went out on the 77L Acid. (Our smallest board and sail). He had some good runs - and even made a Jibe. Kent and I saw him take a really good jump. Then the wind came up again. Unbelievable!!!
I rigged a 4.8, but was way over powered. I switched to the 4.2 and was still over powered, but stuck with that rig and my acid. I even tried the 3.3 and got planing now and then - but it wasn't enough. There were horizontal walls of spray that would hit you from the side as they blew off the top part of the waves.
Everyone else sailed on 4.2 and 3.7 sails. Others at the beach were 3.2 - most of the ladies were on 2.5's or 2.8. It was survival sailing. Some huge jumps for Ross, Andreas, Kent, and Mike. Mike managed to put a hole through his sail.... Big wipeouts and good video....
The locals were saying it was the windiest day this year at the Hatchery - some forecast...
Spencer got out again for a short ride late in the day, but was still way overpowered. Hopefully it will be a bit lighter tomorrow - so he can sail more.
Andres - ready to go out on his 4.2 Hucker!
Survival Sailing......
Spencer sailing the 3.3 and Acid Board - Late in the day!!!
No broken bones - No damage other than Mikes Sail - no lost equipment, Everyone got back to the beach and everyone is alive - Great Day!!!
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