Flex (15695km):
1014 days ago 2 categories Point Grey, WA, AU Saw the wind get to 13 knots in Mandurah so headed down to be greeted with 5 knots gusting to 8. Rigged up the big sail then procrastinated a bit wondering why Mandurah was still reading 13knots but nothing at Boombas. Then wind turned red at Mandurah but picked up to 10 knots so headed out. Immediately got going and headed for Austin Bay. On reaching there the wind died and fin bouncing along the bottom so turned back. Wind was better in Robert Bay so stayed there but there seemed to be a lot of weedbergs and thick seaweed had multiple almost over the handlebars incidents then one over the handlebars so decided to try Austin bay again. Wind was much better now so stayed in Austin bay until wind decided to change gear and I was overcooked on the 8.6. Came in and rigged 7.8 which was much more comfortable and did a few more laps in Austin Bay. On last run when all the way across Austin Bay the wind dropped right off and took a while to get going. A rain squall was coming in from Liptons so I decided to head back close to van so I wasn't stranded. Wind was continuously dropping but managed to stay planing all the way. Just managed to get to the van when the rain hit and within 2 minutes the wind had literally dropped to zero, dead calm. Sun came out and peaceful. Would have been a very long slog or walk back had I not turned around when I did. 120 Tabou rocket, 8.6 Severne Turbo M4 then 7.8 Severne Overdrive M2 with Fangy fin 28 (now finished at 600 grit)
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