Another Great Day, but a little slower start than yesterday.
I think everyone had some sore muscles, and was a bit tired from the overpowering conditions yesterday.
Of course we started with Dog River, for coffee, and then Bette's for breakfast. Next there was the shopping. It seems that not everyone's gear is suited to the really windy conditions.....
Some rented, while others purchased. I'm not sure of the complete list, but Cynthia was on a beautiful new Naish Board and 3.0m sail, Gerry purchased an 80L Nash board, and Handre bought a new sail and boom. I bought a used board bag (only $50.00 Lou), to protect my Code.
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| Mike said he was "dialed-in" - all day. |
We arrived at Roosevelt around noon. It was busy, but not as busy as yesterday (Sunday). The wind was already blowing - and strong. Basically a repeat of Sunday, but a little lighter - which means the same size sails as yesterday, or a bit less - but more in control. (Kent does not think it was all that light... he said "3.8 all day seemed like enough for me").
Cynthia had a blast on her 3.0m Sail. I was on my 4.2m Hucker and my 77 Liter Acid for the first half of the day, and then went up to my 94 Litre Kode later in the day. Most were on 3.8 to 4.2 rigs. Whether it was because we already had a day of sailing high winds, or just the wind was a bit lighter - everyone was pumped, in control (for the most part) - and had a wonderful day.
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| Big Air Jim - Smokin |
The wind readings averaged 32, with the maximum gusts at around 40mph, as opposed to yesterday with the average at 35, and gusts to 48mph.
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| Classic Andreas - |
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| - heading into an "aborted" Body Drag!! |
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| Interesting... |
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| Gone! |
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| Not looking good..... |
The day was not without adventure.........
Jim C, dropped Ross and Andreas off, 8 miles up the river and they did a "Downwinder" back to Roosevelt. Of course there are no photos or any other evidence, but they claim there were half kilometer wave rides on swell so smooth and long that they lost count of the sail flips..... I guess it was a great ride - but Ross came back with a big bump on his head....
Harold A, had his rig separate from his board on the far side of the river. Fortunately he didn't lose one or the other, and while he couldn't put it all together in the water, he was close enough to the far shore to be able to climb out on the rocks, with only minimal damage to his board. A few of us kept a watch on him, while he was able to walk to a place where he could re-launch. Within 90 minutes he was back on the water and sailing like nothing had happened.
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Rene - helping Harold with a few repairs
- we wonder how the rocks made out?? |
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| Watch out Cam - Cynthia is catching up! |
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| Al had fun on the smallest board he has ever sailed! |
At the end of the day, Handre was smokin across the river so fast that Kent was left in the spray. Unfortunately he paid the price, going over the handlebars in a spectacular crash with dire consequences. In addition to hitting his head (yes he WAS wearing a helmet), he bent his harness, and snapped his boom. Fortunately, he had such a good day he didn't lose his smile....
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| Handre - wardrobe malfunction... |
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| Broke his brand new boom - but still smiling... |
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| Handre was so tired he needed Lazelle to help him out of his wetsuit... |
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Kent was a bit tired at the end of the day
Here he is stretching his back... |
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Lazelle spent the day hiding from the wind and watching.
She is hiding her wine glass because she didn't want
you to know she had had a drink.... |
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| Ted and Andreas - sharing stories at the end of the day. |
We were off the water around 5:30, and all tired. We headed to the Mexican restaurant in Hood River, and then back to the condo... early to bed again.....
Special Congratulations to Cam and Cynthia
Celebrating their Seven Year Anniversary
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| Celebrating their 7th Anniversary with a 3.0 Day! |
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