5-8kts NW then 12-18kts plus WNW over near Wangi - Coal Point, NSW, AU

12-18 degrees c 30-60cm chop , moguls at times

7.5m Turbo- WT64 ( 112ltres) - 35cm tectonics weed demon

I wanted to catch the end of the westerly so I got there early. It was very light but I figured maybe that was all I was going to get.  I rugged right up and then ended up boiling and having to drop in to cool off.

 I wanted to work on my gybes and try and fix some bad habits. I didn't have enough wind to get as upwind as I wanted ( 5kts max speed). Happy with the subplaning ones , tried a few things.

After 1 hr ( when I was pretty tired as usual  ) it turned and got pretty consistent over near Wangi. I didn't really enjoy it as  I would have been more comfy on the 7m- 90ltre and  I was worried it would kick in to 20kts plus and I'd have a survival sail back to Coal.

I thought about switching down but I didn't know if it would die and it was a 1km buggerall wind plod to get over from Coal. I eventually came in for a bite and put more tailflex on to make the ride spongier in the bumps . I relaxed then and started to enjoy it.

 I was still trying to work on my gybes but I found the big kit very heavy and tiring and didn't really have the energy to do what I knew I needed to..Still I'm happy over 2hrs sailing and I didn't drop one..

 I had a rest at Wangi and got caught up in fishing line. It looked like it had been there for a long time as there was weed growing along the whole length.

 Next time it's like that I might try a launch from Wangi caravan park.

Just me , a few yachts , a moth , dinghy , laser  and a few bigger cruisers but pretty quiet for a Sunday on the lake.

 In retrospect that was very satisfying.... at the time it was hardwork..

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Valentine, NSW, AU

JPHF 135 F4 Slalom foil large Phantom X 7.0

Great session out in Warners Bay in a light/moderate westerly which was consistant while it was "in"