After checking the iwindsurf.com forecast nd noticing the crazy 25-30 knot forecast, I decided to wing foil at Coyote Point (as Crissy Field had wing foiling championships and would be very busy).
On arrival at Coyote Point (a 45-minute drive from San Jose) via US-101, the wind was showing as 25 knots. It looked crazy windy on the water with large waves everywhere.
I was one of the few wing foilers on the water. I could barely hold on for one hour. There were times when the wind gusted to 35+ knots! I had some spectacular wipeouts, but thankfully, I did not get hurt or damage my wing foiling gear. I saw one wing foiler returning with a tear in the canopy of his wing.
I switched to a smaller front foil (Armstrong 1250cm) and it felt much smoother (and a bit faster) on the water. I will use it from now on, instead of my usual 1850cm wing (except for the super light days).
Wing Foiling Gear
- Board: Naish Hover LE Carbon Ultra 95
- Foil: Armstrong HS Foil Kit 1250cm (using smaller front wing)
- Wing: Duotone Slick SLS 4.0m
- Harness: Dakine Flywing (L)
- Wetsuit: Feral 4mm Backzip Large Wetsuit
Here is a GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini video of my wing foiling session:
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