Hung around as the wind was building and watched the few kiters that were out on large kites. Eventually the hot sun got some thermals flowing, Cheryl was out on her 12 and that enticed me. So I rigged the 11M and headed out. By then severe storm warnings were issued. Skies were looking stormy so I stayed closed to the launch and played it safe. Kited with somewhat rare, untrusting southeast winds and decent water conditions for over an hour. Practicing air ollies and some tiny boosts. Finally chased off by menacing looking storm clouds. Derigged and got everything put away in time.
After I left Craig and WA reported high winds kicked in and lifted 2 kiters that were still on the water. Both kiters ditched their kites in the rocks/shrubs and survived what could of been a disaster.
TOW: 5:45 -7:15 kited
Gear: 11M and 140 Mako
Water Conditions: Fairly calm with lite winds down low
Weather: Mid-70s mostly sun
Wind: Lite wind down low with lofty winds up top 12-22 MPH SE
Highlight: Lofty kite conditions
Schooled: Air ollies and some tiny boosts
TOW: 5:45 -7:15 kited
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