Eastside lining up another set in Udderland - Previously noted as Udder - the coloured helmet fooled me. Nanmoo working it!Both. Arrived in the dark and it seemed light, then switch was flipped 'on' just before 8 am. Early start with Tsawwassen (to check the high tide). 92/4.5 quickly felt big. 4.0/74 worked better and longer. Great to see many of Mutts out, but many missing (as were many from south isle too). For those not there, your company was missed. Lots of rides to choose from throughout the day, first high tide over the reef, then softer shouldered 'point' break in Udderland on mid-low tide (you often had to time your exit on the larger ones and once I got taken for a 'ride' for more hits than I was expecting as I wasn't close enough to the 'exit'). Saw Janetfish score about eight hits on one wave; Stokeometer rotate a clean forward on the outside; Tsawwassen catch a clean faced bomb into Udderland; followed Udder himself on consecutive waves well into Udderland; saw the raging 'Mississippi' River (behind the gravel bar in the lagoon down in Udderland (and thought it best to head out again rather than try to cross it); some BIG swell rolling through on the outside (mini water mountains); kites working the afternoon waves. Two shifts seemed to work well (windsurfers first, then kiters later) - maybe the Ho-okipa rule was in effect (more then six (wind)surfers on the water...)? Saw Moo head way down past Udderland to da Udder Udderland!
Thought he was going to round the point. Good thing though as he was able to spot Jen having some drama with a broken inhaul and played a big part in the search and rescue effort by putting Ryan on notice. Rope lent, Ryan sent. Saw Jen pop up and then drop back in shortly later (further out) - oh no! Then saw her pop back up again and make landfall - whew! Inhaul and base tendon both within moments. Time for everybody to check and maintain their gear! Sorry for calling our conversation short Shaun, but I had told Ryan I would watch from shore to make sure they both made it in. Cold enough to cause the hands to tingle and drain some of your energy. There were some challenging moments, but it was a good day at CB today - something just felt right!
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SlideshowRyan wrote:Thanks again for the down haul line Dave. Jen was very appreciative and will return some new line.
Most welcome! Glad it turned out well and Jen made it in under her own steam! You can just pass that one back next time our paths cross (it was next to new). Important reminder for us all to check and replace any things that are worn or starting to look tired (much easier to do on land than in the water).
bandito wrote:and what are the so call rules there ?...
C36 wrote:...More specifically for anyone headed over to CB now or in the future
please read (or reread)
this first. The 'Mutts' (mid-island sailors) are generally a very friendly and welcoming bunch, but as can be seen
here things have grown a little tense at CB lately when local customs have been ignored.
With colder temps and stronger systems looming, please sail with respect and safety in mind regardless of where you choose to sail.