After checking the iwindsurf.com pro forecast, which had a very favorable outlook for Saturday's wind, I decided to wingfoil at Coyote Point in San Mateo.
I decided to wait until the wind picked up. At around 14:30, the wind really picked up, and everyone else on the beach also launched.
After returning home, Alex and I went out to dinner at Doppio Zero in Campbell because I was ravenous. We sat outside, enjoying the beautiful day, and watching people and cars. We saw a few Ferraris and many old muscle cars.
I decided to rig my brand-new Duotone Slick SLS 5.0m wing, as it seemed the right call. It turned out to be too much in the channel and sometimes too little near the shore. Overall, I would have been more comfortable with the 4.0m in the channel.
Wing Foiling Gear
- Board: Naish Hover LE Carbon Ultra 95
- Foil: Armstrong HS Foil Kit 1250cm
- Wing: Duotone Slick SLS 5.0m
- Harness: Dakine Flywing (L)
- Wetsuit: Feral 4mm Backzip Large Wetsuit
I winged for 80 minutes, reaching a maximum speed of 15 knots using the smaller 1,250 cm Armstrong front wing. The wind was very gusty with bursts of 30 knots in the channel. I had a fantastic time and really enjoyed this session. At around 16:00, I sailed back and de-rigged. The wind had dropped off, and I was starting to feel a bit tired.
Here is a GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini recording of my session:
We ordered the following items from the menu:
- Drinks: Squeeze Blood Orange Draft Beer, Sparkling Water
- Salad: Pera Salad (Arugula, D'anjou Pear, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds)
- Pizza: Doppio Zero (burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano)
The Squeeze Blood Orange Draft beer was not bad (though I still prefer Golden State Apple Cider). I liked the Doppio Zero pizza, though I can't say I am a big fan of Arugula in salad or on a pizza.
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