North by North West

Cold and bright - Should've Could've Would've . Instead I Sailed overpowered on my 5.2 but really should have been on the 4.5. It was a real soul session as I was only one out at the sign of first light. Waves were great and super crisp and clean, but its never quite the same not sharing with a friend. Still getting my confidence with this spot, although it seems almost nurturing. So different from the southern shores of Bigbury bay.

I need to sort out my Loops !

None other than Boards tester - Ian Leonard. Ian is a great sailor to watch ! Not to mention his forward loops looked so easy - you wondered why you weren't throwing them on every tack.

Boiling Sea

(click on picture) Its not stopped blowing all week, and the boys have been ripping it up. My body aches so much and I am looking out the window wondering if I want to do it all again. Blue skies and cold peircing North Westerly today. Swell has increased over night and MAgic seawood suggests it could be several meters. More updates to follow.

Corduroy Lines

This was the first view I had on my stroll to buy fish and chips for the family.

I was so weary from packing and moving but this all seemed to put things into perspective.

Settling in at Westward Ho !

Its almost been three weeks since moving here, and the waves have been a real joy. I have scored some beautiful days already despite a cold grey February. Sadly the forecast looks perfect for the weekend but we are travelling !!!

January 23rd - 7 days to go !

Woke up this morning, with big knot in my stomach. 7 days to go before our big move, and we still haven't really got our packing sorted. Not 100% sure why and where we are moving to, the only real guarantee is that it is both windy and has waves - http://www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk/westward-ho.html?

Ok - none of which are playing ball today - but I can't wait.

My job also ends on the day of our move, and I am hoping to keep a blog of our time in North Devon.