Thursday, October 11, 2012

October as it should be

1011/12 Thursday , Metro Beach

Another October day with a guaranteed forecast. SW winds to 30 with sunny warm temperatures.
October is living up to it's reputation
With SW winds to 20-30s I rigged the 4.5 with the 85 liter JP and was on the water by 2:45.
Mostly planing conditions with the shoal showing what it can offer, nice smooth swell nicely spaced apart.
Most of the regulars showed up.
Sail sizes ranged from 4.0  - 5.5

Sail Time: 2.5 hours from 2:45 - 6:00                     
Gear: 4.5 with 85 liter board
Conditions:  Some times overpowered on 4.5 but held on and enjoyed.
Weather: Air 60s water 55s.
Wind: Southwest winds of 10-30+ 
Schooled: Hero jibes on the inside and swell slashing on the outside
Image: Forecasted winds, Data from Metro Beach and Belle River

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