Wind Journal for Hans Anderson -- Friday October 26, 2001 , 1:00p-4:00p -- See All

15th session in 2001
Sailed at Bird Island Basin
Wind from the NE (mph)
        lulls: 12
        average: 18
        gusts: 24
Rated a 7 of 10

Board: Screamer
Sail: 6.5 Sailworks
Fin: 12.5 True Ames Weed
Suit: Rash Guard
Water Temperature: 70 F
Air Temperature: 75 F

Another NE day with almost the exact same conditions as yesterday. The wind seemed more up-and-down today, though. Otherwise it was a good blasting day, with the exception of one sailor who apparently wasn't familiar with right of way rules. I had to back off while on starboard a few times to miss him, and then only barely.

I noticed Bill from Austin right at the end of my session. He's working on his jibes like I am. We seem to be at about the same level. It'll be good to sail with him again soon, so we can monitor our progress together.

I love sailing at Bird, because there are almost always a bunch of other sailors around. I like having company out there and drag racing. The weird thing is that we all sail in the same 200-400 yard window (up and down wind). Even with 20 sailors, it can get a bit crowded.


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