Kitesurfing speed runs at Rescue Point

Session 301.  We did some speed runs across Lake Victoria, chasing each other and the windsurfers, and some jumps.  Jumping the Sector 60 is a hoot.  Load up the kite, yank it clear of the water then float it down.   I was still on my Lithium 12 so I had plenty of power.

Tarren just missed the shore as the wind dropped and his kite went down off the point, so Grant, Stuart and I headed out in the boat to rescue him.

Stu, Grant and I had a nice counter tea in the Paynesville pub. I can recommend the cold/warm mixed seafood basket.

Photo credits: Amelia Maher

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Kitesurfing upwind tour from Rescue Point on the Sector 60

Session 300! Light wind so time for the Sector 60 - the conditions were great for some long runs and an upwind tour.  I tacked upwind and could see a small jetty in the distance.  I came close to a sandy beach on the other side dotted with pelicans, cormorants and seagulls.

Lake Victoria is a very quiet location. No boats or other people about.

I headed back down wind at maximum speed to return, nice!

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Kitesurfing Rescue Point self rescue!

Session 299.  We arrived at Banksia Peninsula around midday. I headed out on my Lithium 12 and the North Nugget (strapless).  I had a couple of good runs then the wind conked out.  I was heading to the shore slowly when my kite fell out of the sky, so I wound my lines in and started sailing the kite to shore.

Grant and Stu rescued James with the boat, he was floating further out with his kite also down.  They came and took my board after which I kept going eventually reaching shallow water and startling a few swans. I was wary of stingrays in the murky water though, especially after a windsurfer was stung last week at Beaumaris.

I packed the kite away and walked back to the point.   Next session will be on the Sector 60!

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