The Swim Beach Défi Wind 2025 race was well underway when I arrived. All the big names were out there rippin'. I rigged 4.8 and wore my Lycra to stay cool. Fun day had by all.

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Rich, 7.5 sail



Rich, 7.5 sail



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail. The race is on now.



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail.



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail.



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail. They're neck and neck!



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail. Spectators look on.



Sepi, 4.0 sail. Rich 7.5, sail. It's a photo finish!



Sepi, 4.0 sail



Rich, 7.5 sail



Chris, 5.8 sail






Rich, 7.5 sail






Rich. 7.5 sail. Giving the shaka.



'till next time.




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longest tacks I've ever had on this lake! So much fun! Thank you for the weather updates and for the company! <3

Well done!
That reminds me of some of my windsurfing buddies up north wondering why I rig a 7.2 while everyone else is on a 5.0 or 5.5, and that is not that big of a gap compared to Sepi and Rich‘s rigs. I guess board type and sailer’s weight has probably something to do with that. Still, 3.5m2 gap is outstanding!

Rich is tall, and I am well.... not tall

It's amazing how the wind just fell of a cliff, looks like maybe around sunset.

That's the stations getting hit by rain storms.