Wind Journal for Trina H -- Sunday May 08, 2005 -- See All

25th session in 2005
Sailed at Bird Island Basin
Max Speed 28.9 mph
Wind from the SE (mph)
        average: 25
        gusts: 35
Rated a 8 of 10

Board: Starboard S-Type ProKids 72 ltr
Sail: 4.2 Sailworks Hucker
Fin: 26 cm Freeride (STPK stock fin)
Suit: farmer john

The STPK was the perfect board. (only my 2nd time on it and I'm already liking it A LOT!) I started on the 4.2 Hucker, but it was a lot to handle in the 35mph gusts, so I sailed the 3.7 Hucker for quite a while - which was great except a bit unpowered in the 25 mph "lulls". Then I went back to the 4.2 and had a really good session. The fin box on the STPK is too tight and the only fin I could use was the stock fin, which fits just fine. The stock fin was actually fine with the 3.7 sail, but gave me numerous spinouts when I went back to the 4.2 & on runs to island #1. Return runs were fine & no spinouts. I'll have to use some sandpaper on the fin box so I can start using some other fins with the STPK. It was a BIG DAY! I'm glad T-Bob had this day since he's hitting the road again tomorrow.


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