NOAA: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.



















Looks like a good day for the Marina. SSW wind 6.9 to 5.8 range. Looks like an all day sail with an early start. Bring plenty of cold water. Who's with me?

I m looking into Tuesday. I might come with my kids and wife

Hoping I'll be able to get there Monday after lunch and then Tuesday late afternoon.

Weil, it is, what it is. Rigged 5.8 with 108 and it was OK first two hours. Then it sent us all into gust surfing. Water was cooler which was refreshing. Chris did a hell of job making his 5.8 with 93 L plane. Rich re-rigged from 7.0 to 8.5 and got some nice rides. Mike and Rick were ripping too. When Sailflow took the yellow away it wasn't kidding. Still a fun day great to see everybody. A big thank you to Susan who found my extension after I left and gave it to Rich for me to get it back.


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Welcome to the Marina. Rich heading to the wind-line with his 8.5 Ezzy Lion.



Rich and Mike



Rich (8.5 sail)



Mike



Rich (8.5 sail)



Me (5.8 sail). Found some flat water and wind just below The Narrows



Me (5.8 sail). Boom! Wind + triple-decker houseboat wake. Looking down to spot the landing



'till next time.




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I like that pic of you jumping Reid! Wish I could have bailed on work earlier. Was in such a hurry I left my boom at home. Thanks to Rick I was able to get some rides. Owe you one Rick, thanks!

Susan and Rick saved the day! Loaning gear, finding gear and returning it. No wonder when Ricks board flew off the top of his car into a bean field yesterday it wasn't damaged, they have good karma, mojo if you will.

Awesome houseboat wake jump Reid! Glad the camera caught that!!