NOAA: This Afternoon - Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.





Euro Model Gust Forecast








Gonna try to sail the Marina. NNE wind in the 6.9 range. Euro model thinks it sees something late afternoon / evening. Nice cooler and dry air temp.

Boom! Euro forecast model comes through again. Fun day at the Marina on Thistle Thursday (CLSA), but no Thistles or anybody else to sail with. Gps'd my 6.9 for the first time and hit 30 mph on it! . Got on the water around 2:30 and left at 5:30. Water temp 85 F. Felt even warmer on the far side over the river channel. Air temp felt cool and dry.


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Marina Sail Park. Haven't sailed NNE wind here in years. It's usually for SSW.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L FSW. I walked north out of the cove.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L FSW. Wind was so light I had to uphaul. The 108 floats me and the 6.9 just fine.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L FSW. Caught a puff and boom - rock & roll!



6.9 wave sail - 108 L FSW. It sails itself.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L FSW. She hit 30 mph in this light wind!



6.9 wave sail - 108 L. Had to tack. Wind crapped out for a planing jibe. And able to hold ground



6.9 wave sail - 108 L. Coming in for a jibe.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L. The 6.9 wave has a boom length of only 188 cm. And in combination with the 108 FSW you can rip a strap to strap jibe. I love this kit.



6.9 wave sail - 108 L. Found some wind on the far side to rip a turn



'till next time.



If it's any lighter than this you better play golf.




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