Lake Macquarie (NSW, Australia) - 2024-07-30
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
sboardcrazy
21.253(D)
18.935(D)
0(D)
8.51(D)
8.207(D)
4.663(D)
Bruce Healey
31.979(D)
28.392(D)
0(D)
18.938(D)
16.29(D)
9.803(D)
Tim Ford
James Farley
Greg Kiskarpati
Mick Saunders
GeoffS
Big Tom
nick0
Byron Mcilveen
Ian Wright
rus13b
Glenn Rumford
Steve Walsh
Andrew Haigh
Hugh
Murray Towndrow
Cluffy
Bear
Tibor
Bostonfoil
Ant-man
mick13B
Chopper
Brent Hopkins
Craig Forbes
Where's Leanne
JAB
MobZ
Croanster
Kev
Average26.6223.660.0013.7212.257.23
sboardcrazy (26271km):
271 days ago

Solid 20-25kts  gusting 25kts plus SSW Valentine, NSW, AU

 4.5m Blade- 85ltre WT Waveboard - 20cms fin

I'm baaack....sort of..Undecided

1st sail back after 7 weeks off for a broken rib. Before I got there I was so anxious my legs could hardly carry me.

 The aim was to test the rib and stay safe. Tick

Not really the day to get back into it although it was nice to use the small sail.Surprisingly consistent wind! Surprised

Maxed out in the gusts so I was very careful. I only tried one gybe and just turned the board into the wind and waterstarted all the rest. Only short runs too in case I got into trouble.

 Not too cold air wise - 16 degrees. The water is cold but a 3/4/5mm wettie with rashie under and windproof over, hood , helmet , impact vest , gloves and booties and it wasn't too bad.

 Exhausting...Embarassed

 Quite a few wingers.



Bruce Healey (24968km):
270 days ago

Budgewoi Lake, NSW, AU

Cold, dodgy wind, water too shallow at eastern end and the small flat bit was weed burg city. Apart from that it was a great short session..  nice to be back on the fin.



Comments
roby


NE
Italy
271 days ago

It's always fantastic be on water again after a long injury, welcome back to windsurf
sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
271 days ago

Thanks..Smile
sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
270 days ago

Thanks for the writeup bruce.
Flex


WA
Australia
270 days ago

Good work Sue getting back on the horse.  Those rib injuries sure are painful.  I invested recently in Francks Gressier's free fall harness and a Forward Wip impact vest after my multi rib prang last year.  The combo I hope will reduce chance of rib injuries.  Time will tell but the ejector hook harness sure would have eliminated my previous injury.
waricle


WA
Australia
270 days ago

Welcome back Sue👍
sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
270 days ago

Thanks everyone. I've had 2 rib injuries since last November. Both have been from the gear ripping out of my hands.Undecided

I wear a forward impact vest and they are great for impact injuries.  Save weeks of extra time recovering but they are no good for the recent type of injury. 

I  think I just have some bad habits. Probably from always sailing in buggerall wind and not taking precautions when I finally get wind.

I'll have to be hyper vigilant re gusts..Undecided

If it happens again I think I'll take up bowls..Foot in mouth