The call was for 4pm Way East. After a visit to Sailworks, Coffee at Dog River and Breakfast at the Hotel, we headed East. We arrived just as the wind picked up around 1:30. It looked very windy. Kent headed out, and we quickly learned that the wind was at avery weird angle comming across the river from the North. It was very difficult to get past the Island because you couldn't sail upwind enough. Outside, the waves were huge. The wind angle made the port tacks a lot of fun running down and with the waves. Starboard was straight into the massive swells. I had to re-learn how to waterstart, with the nose of the board heading straight into the huge waves. Lots of fun, but scary and lots and lots of work. Did I mention that it was also gusty. Sails ranged from 3.7 to 5.6. Both were just right at times and not enough/too much at other times.
Mike probably had the best sail. He stayed late and slept in his car.
Andreas had a great kite session with some big big air.
Everyone was exhausted at the end of the day. Back to hood river by 9:00 and supper at 6 Street.
Jim and Blain after a good day sailing.
Jim modelling his new wetsuit - Looks good!!
Our Rigs...
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