Monday, June 27, 2016

Day 32 of the 2016 season: Odd day at HI - not use to a practically complete 180 degree wind switch throughout the day

Odd day at HI  - not use to a practically complete 180 degree wind switch throughout the day.
Lite winds started from the WSW and eventually clocking to the NE late in the day.
On the 13M all day and actually surprised it work, barely a whitecap at times. Other times I was severely overpowered.
Craig and I took a trip to the middle channel slick. Once there we realized there wasn't enough north in the wind direction to make it good. Still had a few good down wind runs close to the weed beds where it was flat.
Overall good day, used the surfboard with straps in the lighter conditions. Then switched to the TT
when the wind picked up.
About a dozen kiters showed up for the fun sessions. Kite sizes ranged from 17M - 11M.





Beauty of a 9:15 pm 80 degree sunset




TOW:  4:00 - 7:00 and 8:00- 9:00
Gear: 13M Z Kite with Mako direction board and TT
Water Conditions: Flat to choppy
Weather:  Near 90 degrees and sunny
Wind: From SW to NE 8-30mph through out the day
Highlight:   Kited conservatively due to the knee soreness



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