NOAA: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.









Looks like a good day for the Marina. Wind SW in the 5.8 range. I'm also bringing a 4.7 and 6.9. I'm also going to break out the Lycra. Water temp should be 75+ F

Sailed 5.2 on 93 ltr board from around 1pm until 2:45pm and was powered up and flying. I had some blazing runs but no GPS. Reid and Rich were there as well and when I was leaving Rick showed up. Was a great session for me, the wind cooperated by allowing me to get to the narrows as it turned more westerly and then got solid. Reid was just behind me getting on the water and he didn't catch the shift in time so had to work to get up to the narrows but once he got there he seemed to be enjoying it. The water was really warm, I had a swim suite on and a light UV protection swim shirt. .

We were at the right spot with the SW wind turning to WSW. Got to wear the Lycra. Water is warm, close to 80 F in places. There were a few more blazing runs up until about 4:00. Saw funky clouds on the horizon so i got the hell out of there.


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Chris, 5.2 sail. Me, 4.7 sail. Getting the drone shot.



Chis, 5.2 sail. Hitting a jump. See link for full sequence.



Me, 4.7 sail. In my sun suit.



Me, 4.7 sail.



'till next time.




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Awesome pictures. Love the "drone" shots.