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Cristobal Euro Model Gust Forecast Tue 6/9/20 2:00pm




Cristobal Euro Model Gust Forecast Wed 6/10/20 1:00pm




Cristobal NAM Model Tue 6/9/20



Cristobal NAM Model Wed 6/10/20




Rain is a big factor. And forecasts can change fast. Will give updates.

Update:: Rain and thunderstorms as expected for Tuesday. I'm not crazy about trying to dodge fast moving thunderstorms that can flare up anywhere. Upgrade for Wednesday and no rain / storms.

Radar forecast for Tue 12:00pm




Upgrade: Cristobal NAM Model Wed 6/10/20

I agree, Wednesday is looking good! I'm able to get away to the lake by 1:30 - 2

I’m heading down around 10am. If anyone has a spare base and extension you are willing to loan then bring it please. My friend is coming and his 8 year old nephew to give it try, He os looking to by a rig as well if anyone is looking to sell. I just need a base and extension to get them going tomorrow. Thanks!

You should have that Chinook carbon extension (standard) of mine in your stash.

4.7 all day! Started around 11:00 am. Wind was anything from WSW to SW to W. You had to work your way above The Narrows into the main pool. Takes 15 min of pinching and tacking to get up there with WSW. Below The Narrows was gusty and shifty. Water temp is in the upper 70s. Wore my Lycra. Air temp dropped throughout the day. An air temp in the low 70s is too cold for Lyra. Wet Lyra knocks off roughly 10 degrees. So it felt like 60 degrees. I had to jump in the water to warm up every once in awhile. Got off the water around 4:30 pm. Great day.


Bloomington



Champaign



Decatur





8 of the day's 13 photos.

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Chris (4.7 sail with 93L). Me (4.7 with 95 L)




Chris (4.7 sail with 93L). Me (4.7 with 95 L). Chis hitting a jump. I didn't capture it close enough. 3 moving objects all have to line up.




Chris (4.7 sail with 93L). Me (4.7 with 95 L). Chis hitting a jump.




Me (4.7 with 95 L). Jibing at The Narrows.



Me (4.7 with 95 L). Going for Vulcans / Air jibes until it felt like I was giving myself whiplash.



Me (4.7 with 95 L). Hit 32 mph in pretty rough cross chop water.




Me (4.7 with 95 L). Found some ramps out there. Floater.



Me (4.7 with 95 L). Crash landing . 'til next time.




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Meanwhile east of Rantoul on Tuesday...