The wind wasn't getting into Ambleside when I saw it at 6 am and at 930 when I was crossing back over the Lions Gate.
Interesting session at Spanish Banks (Lifeguard Station) from 6:45 to 9 am. Light swirly wind on the beach made self-launch somewhat challenging. 100 metres out was lit on a 10m and all alone with one windsurfer just upwind. Gusty puffy wind from 20-35 knots. I have never adjusted the trim so many times in one session. On the outside by the marker I was having trouble burning off speed, even with the depower fully out and the kite at 12. On the inside the kite wanted to drop out of the sky.
The tide was really full which meant disorganized random swell and breaking waves, but a few fun rides to be had. The best waves seemed to be about 200m offshore of Dog Beach, with the high tide the swell was refracting against the rock wall and delivering some nice shaped sections good enough for 2-3 hits.
Tom Mulcair and his people were doing a rally on the beach, but luckily the RCMP let me leave the parking lot before the entourage took off. How considerate of them
AJ, Alton, Alton JR and many others arrived around 9. The wind was still going strong and the waves will only get better as the tide drops. Enjoy!