I've got my own selfish agenda going here this year, too, with ambitions to windsurf a lot and finish up some scientific papers. Today a big Northeaster blew in, churning steep brown waves and pushing a river-like sideshore current. I was pretty scared but knew I had to at least TRY it.
So I donned my geeky orange helmet and ran out through the shorebreak to catch a ride on my 5.2 and 77 liter board.
It was sailable, but they were the kind of conditions where I couldn't relax enough to really enjoy myself.
The big waves were psyching me out.
So I called it quits after just two runs.
Tomorrow the wind is supposed to be a little lighter, the weather a little warmer, and angle a little more favorable for the sheltered launch down towards the inlet. So maybe it will be a dance with the ocean instead of a beating by it.
4 comments:
Rock on James! Those were some intense conditions. I like the dorky helmet thing. I probably should get one too.
I gotta go windsurfing soon...
Congrats on the future niece!
Thanks, man. We'll shred some mellower conditions when I get back to VA.
James! That's what I call rocking conditions...nicely done!
You're not supposed to be relaxed when wind and water are like that...for me at least it's about keeping it together, with every second I'm in control being a victory.
Of course you should make sure that people are sailing with you and are ready to help you if you get worked...
Puffin- Yeah, I definitely prefer to have buddy support when sailing at the edge of my comfort zone. I guess we have to keep "growing the sport" to make that possible.
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