by Brian C » Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:59 pm
Similar wind conditions at Locarno, though choppier of course. Huge turnout of windsurfers, kiters, and all styles of foilers at Locarno this morning made for a great scene on the beach and water.
Wind was pure west (which made it gusty and holey near shore) until about 1230 then it shifted WSW and tanked at about 1 pm.
I had a fun workout from about 1030-12 on 5.0/110 FSW. The big board was helpful in the holes but a handful outbound in the chop. The payoff was sailing inbound in the big swell out by the freighters; a bit disorganized (as always at Locarno) but still lots of fun to jibe and play on.
Came in for lunch expecting a second session but only a few foilers (like Francis) were able to make anything out of the light afternoon WSW wind.
As usual when the wind shifts a bit south, Locarno becomes unsailable but it looks better at the foot of Denman St. I always wonder about launching from 2nd Beach in those conditions???