Like an omen of good fortune BP gave me the wind reading at 30+ knots and then told me he wasn't going to go out as he didn't have a small enough fin. As a bonafide living legend, with enough windsurf stories of his exploits to write a book on, I wasn't going to give him too hard a time if he didn't want to sail.So, sheepishly I unfurled the 4.0 for what was going to be a solo session, and just after three quarters of an hour, my arms and legs had had enough. In fact, 45 mins of constant battle with winds and a large storm swell, had me wishing for the warmth of the truck, and to settle back behind the lens and film someone else. Just as I started to head in Paul and Andy arrived to pick up where I left off, what a day !
Should've got the angle grinder out....
ReplyDeleteIf the popemesister says 'no can do' its best to agree with him. His tales of daring are second to none, ask him about the Instow/yelland self rescue tale.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you go Andy ?
ReplyDeleteSpot X with Ed.
ReplyDeleteDid Dan sort out another board after snapping his the other week? I've got a spare old JP FSW 83 if he hasn't. Hate to think he's missing out on all this wind. Mark H
ReplyDeleteMark - Dan has been in Venezuela !! He needs no charity : )
ReplyDeleteGood for him, windsurfing I hope!
ReplyDeleteWhere was everyone this morning? Spot X was working nicely and at a civilized time for a change. Stew and I had some frontside smacks,aerials and vulcan attempts all wasted on the dog walkers!
Same again tomorrow if we keep the drinking in check tonight :)