Lac Bay, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

2014 Sailworks Retro 5.5, 2014 Sailworks Retro 6.5, 1990 Hi-Tech 8'9" rounded pintail

Misjudged the wind this morning and ended up slightly underpowered. Made pointing upwind difficult. As the wind started to fade, I ended up having to walk the board upwind in the mangrove area in order to make a downwind run to the launch site. Wind was light for most of the afternoon but got a bump around 4:30. Fortunately I had re-rigged to the Retro 6.5 and nicely powered.

Today was a much needed day on the water for me. I was getting close to bagging the entire windsurfing activity as I have been struggling with feeling any sort of  competency on race boards and race sails. The Gorge Gear was a perfect contrast. Easy to ride, fun to ride, and I was making jibes again. I may have been slower than on the race gear but I was having WAY MORE fun for a lot less work. It is clear to me now that as the winds approach 20 knots, it is time for me to get on the fun Gorge Gear. I'm not mentally or physically ready to get hammered at speed in the chop but I do still enjoy being on the water, actually making jibes for a change and just basically cruising - instead of 'on the the edge of my control' kinds of rides which make me very tired, very quickly.