Day 34 of the 2014 season: Lucky Tuesdays on "Da Island"

Last runs for the day

Seems like Tuesdays are wind days, 2nd Tuesday in a row.
Arrived on "Da Island" at 10:00 and on the water by 11:00.




1st session

1st session: 1 hour from 11:00-12:00
Marginal at best with the wind
dying off after an hour. 












2nd session

2nd session; 12:30 - 2:00, better winds this time
was able to gain more to the upwind.









3rd session: 3:00 - 5:00, finally good steadier winds, made a run to the flat water channel and carved a few turns there with Craig. But again wind slacked off and we had to head back after only one run in the slick.

4th session: 6:00 - 7:30, wind came up again so again went out not varying to far this time.

Entire crew plus 15 or so other kiters all enjoying todays gem of a day.
Special note about to Rick Ellis. As he was riding his new 14 M Rally today a strong period of wind quickly developed and lifted him up with only one foot in the straps. Upon crashing his foot twisted fracturing his lower leg and possibly ankle. We all wish him well with a speedy recovery.





Happy Kiter heading out for 3rd session of the day

Mitchell's Bay Data

Highlight of the day:  Upwind run to the smooth channel with Craig
TOW:   4 1 hour plus sessions
Gear:    11 M Z kite with 140 Mako board
Conditions:    Decent, some lulls
Weather: Mostly sunny mid-60s, some small cells in the area
Wind:    Mainly west, some lulls at appropriate times
Schooled:  Opposite tack pops and adding a 180 to the pops