by Michael » Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:35 pm
Ferry Terminal fun, well until I lost my wing! I was having a great time up until that moment, getting used to the wing but today was the windiest I've sailed it and it was a challenge. Had some nasty crashes and got caught in my straps a few times. By the end of the session though I was feeling comfortable in the straps and was starting to get some nice down wind rides, even getting in some nice turns. Got one jibe in the straps ,came off the foil but and managed to sail switch for a few seconds. The wind and swell really picked up after 11 and at that point I needed a break. Came in but the shore break was big and I got tangled up in my leases so I went back for another reach and came back in this time I stopped and thought I would change my wing leash to my other hand hoping it would make my exit easier, very bad idea! As soon as I loosened the leash a gust came and ripped the wing out of my hands sending me into a panic. Luckily Doug was there to save it before it flew across the causeway. Sorry Doug for being such a kook and making you run after my wing, especially on that nasty rocky shore, it's hard enough walking in booties on that stuff left along chasing a rogue wing.