sboardcrazy (26416km):
7 days ago 5 - 8kts few puffs 15kts plus NNW level 0.27m Budgewoi Lake, NSW, AU
7.5m Turbo - Rs4 ( 111ltre) - 24cms FF
Desperados and workout value only. Couldn't use the flats as the fin was too deep.
The graph was showing 24-26kts N all am so I went down early.. Huh! 5kts ..A big band of rain was coming so I decided to risk it and go out before the rain with the big kit.
Air temp was 18 degrees but the water was cold. I copped a 20kt gust that flattened me on one of the 1st runs and I got my head wet so the hood went on.
It took me about an hr to work up to the pole and by then I was tired and cold. Top speed 14.8kts with one small gust. I was feeling weak and tired , checked mywatch and 181 bpm..ok need a rest for a while..
I hate trying to beachstart with muddy slippery feet. Decided it looked like it was thinking of coming in so headed in. Got a few puffs. Glad to be onshore when it kicked in to 25kts plus.
Mike went out later and it had died back to 5- 15kts..
Nice to get out on the water and it was pleasant enough early on. Not sure if I can get out tomorrow so at least I had a go.


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