Sailed at Auckland, Bucklands Beach
Rated a 7 of 10

Wind from the W (knots)

lulls: 7

average: 16

gusts: 20

Board: Starboard Carve 99 2004 Wood
Sail: NP Saber 6.2 2005
Fin: Drake Freeride 320
Suit: XCel 4/3 infinity x-zip.

Fridaynight session, quite nice. Low tide, so I couldn't go to the opposite side, but crossing the channel proved not to be hard. Just one run north, water start and run back, another water start and I was at the safe side. Had some nice blasting up and down, didn't make any of my jibes. I was better than that last year. I also tried a couple of times to pull up my sail, but didn't manage that yet. But I'm now sure it is doable on this board. Just keep on practising.

I also tried to jump, but didn't leave the water.

The wind dropped almost completely, so getting back was a bit scary. Had to go back completely downwind, and not lose my balance. Wouldn't have been able to waterstart if I had lost my balance. But luckily I made it and I hope the exercise added to my skills to keep my balance on a small board even when the wind almost drops.