I usually don't windsurf in November due to the cold weather and lack of wind.
However, yesterday, I saw a forecast for 25+ knot winds, and I started to get tempted.
The air temperature was 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and I noticed the Pacific water temperature was also about the same (unusually warm).
I tried it and drove to Coyote Point, my closest windsurfing destination (about 45-50 minutes). Since I haven't windsurfed this year, I didn't want to drive too far.
When I arrived at around 13:00, the wind was gusting to 30 knots, and a few crazy souls were out there on their 4.2 sq. m sail and trim boards. I rigged my old (ancient) Ezzy Wave 4.2 sail and took out my old but trusty Mistral Ecstasy (84-liter).
I recorded parts of the crazy session on my GoPro Hero in high def:
However, yesterday, I saw a forecast for 25+ knot winds, and I started to get tempted.
The air temperature was 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and I noticed the Pacific water temperature was also about the same (unusually warm).
I tried it and drove to Coyote Point, my closest windsurfing destination (about 45-50 minutes). Since I haven't windsurfed this year, I didn't want to drive too far.
When I arrived at around 13:00, the wind was gusting to 30 knots, and a few crazy souls were out there on their 4.2 sq. m sail and trim boards. I rigged my old (ancient) Ezzy Wave 4.2 sail and took out my old but trusty Mistral Ecstasy (84-liter).
I recorded parts of the crazy session on my GoPro Hero in high def:
When I launched, I was surprised by the gusty wind. I was catapulted a few times until I could finally get in the straps and scream across the bay.
After about 45 minutes of this intense windsurfing, I was totally beat. I must be really out of shape!
I had a great session, and I am happy to have been able to sail in mid-November.
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