Hampton kitesurfing in strong cool wind #589

Session 589. Launched at 2pm on my Union 9m kite.  The wind was around 15-20 knots with some decent bay waves. There was a short lull so I landed my kite until it picked up again.

I did a few tacks onto waves then a short tour up towards the lifesaving club where a windsurfer and a couple of wing foilers were having a good time.

I then went down to Green Point and surfed the waves there. The wind picked up. I was able to get back to Hampton with the kite depowered after two tacks.

The wind was then gusting to 30-35 knots so I came in and Mike landed my kite.

A really good session overall.

Kitesurfing Hampton, a good sea breeze at last

 Session 588. A nice sea breeze at last.  First session in spring suit too.

I started in about 22 knots, it dropped to 18 knots for a while then came in hard at 25+ knots.

One guy nearly ended up on Beach Road hanging onto his bar with outstretched arms after his chicken loop detached. Eventually he let go and his kite crashed into shrubs and Anthony secured it.

 

 

Aspendale fliteboard with Nano battery in choppy water #30

 Fliteboard session #30.  Used my new Nano battery.  The wind sprang up late in the afternoon creating small choppy bay waves.  It was difficult to get planing and on the foil.  I spent most of the time on my knees.  

The Nano battery makes the board much more sensitive - I got bounced off a few times hitting swells.

I need to practice more for our upcoming "Flite tour" down the east coast of Tasmania.

 

Walkerville Fliteboard #29

Fliteboard session #29.  Nice session with a bit of wind but not much chop.  Only used 50% of the Explore battery for 13.7 km

Walkerville Fliteboard #28

Fliteboard session #28.  Lots of carved turns on smooth water up to Walkerville South staying out of the wind.

 

Sandy Point Kiteboarding #587

Session #587.  Big surf and good wind made for a great session. I took it easy due to lack of practice.  Self landing was a hassle.

 

 

Seaford Kiteboarding with a rookie error

 Session #586. The beach at Seaford is very narrow now at high tide.  I rigged my 12m kite upwind and launched but one of the lines was crossed. I lost control and it looped into a tree. It took a while to get it down.  

Rigging up downwind is much safer. You can inspect the lines before the kite is powered up and abort a self launch safely.

I rigged up my 9m kite and has a short session before the wind konked out.

This season is another bad one for kitesurfing so far.  Fickle winds and long lulls.