Day 70 0f the 2016 season: H.I. comes through -Took a risk with a so-so forecast and it paid off good dividends

A nearly 3 hour session with a spooky forecast that didn't promise much. I took a risk and did the 1 hour drive and the dividends paid off. Mainly used the direction surf board with the straps on. Needed to get some time on this surf board and since the conditions started out light I took the "big" board out.
Enjoyed the first hour of marginally winds - trying to dial in the Duke. Easily staying upwind in the lighter air. Not quite enough for some hard driving carving.
Eventually the wind ramped up and I needed almost fully depower mode for the 13. Upwinding was easier yet, I could of made the slick in one tack.
Finally I was able to enjoy some downwind runs slashing some water both toeside and heelside. Jumping with this light weight board was really easy - lofting to some record heights.
Ben the windsurfer was the only other person there - along with some duck hunters hiding in the reed beds.
Overall - the session well worth the drive time.

Gear for the day

TOW:   2:00 - 5:00
Gear:     13 M Z and Directional with straps
Water Conditions:  small chop all around
Weather:  Mid - 40s thick overcast with occasional drizzle
Wind:   NNE-NE 10-25
Highlights: Mainly used the directional surf board with straps on.