Sunday, August 28, 2011

Empire Beach Compliments of Irene








Saturday, 8/27/2011 Empire Beach.





Forecast called for North winds compliments of Hurricane Irene.




About 4:00 it finally came through with side shore wind and swell I rigged the 6.0 with the 101 RRD. Sketchy conditions on the inside but perfect on the outside eventually the inside filled in with hardly a white cap to be seen, making for excellent smooth swell surfing just aim the board off a wave and one quick pump got you going effortlessly, but beware of ending up downwind very quickly.
Biggest windsurfing crowd of the season at Empire Beach with Duke showing up to enjoy the conditions.





Session: 4:30-6:30 Gear: 6.0 Ezzy Panther, 101 RRD .
Conditions: Another easy sailing session with rare side-shore wind and swell
Weather: 70s, sunny, water 70 degrees.
Wind: To 25 from North




Schooled: Effortlessly wave riding.




Image: Beach looking toward Pt, Betsie

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