Tsawwassen said it felt like we were driving to a Red Bull Storm Chase as we passed through Sooke - dancing trees, flying branches, driving rain, a blanket of branches and pine cones on the road. The wind at Gordons had as much wind texture as I have ever seen on the water - the lightening made it look very dramatic.
Arrived at the beach to hear some of the regulars say this is a windy as they had seen it. For a fickle spot it sure had decided to turn on today. Early wind was strong and swell was light.
Marty was on it early and often.
Dunkinguy was spinning forward and back. Redbaron was sailing-what-he-brought (105/4.2). Moo was waiting for wind he could deploy his 7m in - then did a little tree trimming on launch.
Swell built but the wind was a bit of rollercoaster (up, down and repeat with each rain cell passing through). Had three windsurfing snacks, but no meals (too busy rerigging trying to react to the ever changing wind). Was frustrated once again, glad to be on the beach when the last afternoon tank had those on the water swimming in. One last try before departure. An experience, but `frustration` seemed to be the watch word today.
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