Session 329. No wind in the morning so we headed for the Inverloch surf beach where a good swell was rolling in. I inflated both SUPs - the Starboard 8' and the Naish Nalu 11'. The Nalu is much easier to paddle but it doesn't turn so well on a wave. Catching waves is tricky - getting the balance forward then back is difficult.
After lunch, there was very light wind in the afternoon so I thought I would try the Flite 14.5 and the Sector 60. Getting started was tricky but once going the apparent wind was good so I could cruise. I kited down past the jetty, wondering if I could make it back.
I spotted a beach that I could land at, then turned around. Surprisingly, I was able to stay upwind but when I reached the pier the wind dropped right out. I did a self rescue, winding in the lines and swimming to the narrow beach with the current slowly taking me out.
I made it to shore and was greeted by Stuart and Mike who had driven down to pick me up. Great valet service!
I estimate the wind was around 8 knots while it lasted, so this is now my best light wind combo. The Sector 60 is easy to handle with the Flite.
I pumped the kite up again back at the Angling Club beach to dry it out and wait for better wind - which came in for the next session.
GPS Log
After lunch, there was very light wind in the afternoon so I thought I would try the Flite 14.5 and the Sector 60. Getting started was tricky but once going the apparent wind was good so I could cruise. I kited down past the jetty, wondering if I could make it back.
I spotted a beach that I could land at, then turned around. Surprisingly, I was able to stay upwind but when I reached the pier the wind dropped right out. I did a self rescue, winding in the lines and swimming to the narrow beach with the current slowly taking me out.
I made it to shore and was greeted by Stuart and Mike who had driven down to pick me up. Great valet service!
I estimate the wind was around 8 knots while it lasted, so this is now my best light wind combo. The Sector 60 is easy to handle with the Flite.
I pumped the kite up again back at the Angling Club beach to dry it out and wait for better wind - which came in for the next session.
GPS Log
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