Sail 13 The Spit  14 - 20kts SSE

5.5m Mach 2 - RS1 ( 80ltres) - 25cms Tribal weedspeed. 

I was a bit homesick and run-down this morning and didn't feel like sailing at all.

It was exhausting getting out with the small gear and big fin.

I put the 25cm on for security in the chop when it kicked in.  I was hoping for some flatter water before it got too strong. 

The flatwater ended up staying all day.

I ended up walking on my knees for 50m to get out.

I was underpowered with that combo and it was really hard to start.

Figured I should be on the 90 but no way was I going to crawl in and get it.

1st hr I was really underpowered. Trouble waterstarting and the board was a sinker after gybes.. 

It eventually kicked in and I had a ball. 

I didn't go for anything. I just wanted to have fun and get used to the 80ltre. 

Tick.

I got the 2 sec following Merena. I should follow people more often. 

I  love that board. I had a ball gybing it after a bearaway. Big wide sweepers..

Only problem was sometimes I was so maxed out on the exit I was having trouble getting my rear footstrap. I'd round up a little to get control, get in and then take off again. 

Total ball. 

Zzzz,

Some fast looking sailors out there. I think there will be a few pbs tonight.