Day 43 of the 2015 season: Windsurfing at it's local best - a rare day that happens once maybe twice a year



A John Simpson Photo

One of those rare days that happen once maybe twice a year - hot, sunny and windy. With most of the wind down on the water's surface. Some gustiness and some holes but not the usual conditions for MetroBeach.

 

 

For me it was better Windsurfing then kiteboarding, a rarity.
Early on I rigged the 5.7 with the 100 liter board and had a blast from 12:30 to 2:00. Played in some nice LSC swell on the outside. As the wind increased I rigged down to the 5.0 with the 100 liter board. Windsurfed until 4:00 or until I was wasted strength wise and the wind was soft on the inside due to more of a west direction.

Decided to take a break and do the easy stuff,  kiteboarding.  Rigged the 9M from the beach launch and kited for an hour with punchy conditions. Got some big 180 ollies with the easy swell and wind conditions. Came in and called it a day when the wind direction clocked to more of a northwest direction causing the wind to get fluky on the inside by the beach.

The local gang had nearly an epic day so we decided to go out for dinner at Terry's Terrace and celebrate amongst ourselves a great day...exchanging tales of our successes of the day.
Craig, Jerry/Paul, Jab, Chris, Chuck, Lou and Tom.
 



MetroBeach wind data 6/10/15

TOW:   Windsurfed from 12:30-4:00, Kiteboarded 5:00-6:00
Gear:   5.7/5.0 and 100 liter board/ 9M kite with 140 board
Water Conditions:   Typical LSC swell outside and choppiness near the launch site
Weather:  Hot and sunny - nearly 90 degrees
Wind:  Peaking at 30 plus from the SW
Highlight: Windsurfing - best conditions locally this year for WS
Schooled:   How hard Windsurfing is