So my session at Centennial was the best I've had to date. I managed to get both feet in the straps during the first session before the wind died. Came off the water and waited for it to build again. C36 came into the parking lot on two wheels jumped out and hooked me up with longer harness lines. I threw them on the rig and went back out. Got both feet in a few more times and tried to hook in... Then weee, catapulted. I did manage a few other times to get hooked in but came off of planning. More time on water should help, thanks to all those who gave me feedback and useful information.
Left around noon headed to a meeting in south surrey and after the meeting went to WR. In my excitement from the awesome session at Centennial I rigged and followed Jordan and Lubo onto the water. The wind was not good at all and tide was high.
Plus Side: I got some swimming exercise and got to watch Jordan and Lubo have fun.
Down Side: Once I realized I wasn't going to succeed, I made way for shore. However the swells and waves slammed me into the rock garden. My rig took a bit of a tumble into the rocks as well. I checked over my gear once on the beach.... There are a few tears along the mast sleeve of my 5.7 and a few cracks in the gel coat of my board.
Lessons Learned: Slow down and don't sail WR at high tide until I get much better.