Sailed at Auckland, Eastern Beach
Rated a 7 of 10

Wind from the SE (knots)

lulls: 12

average: 20

gusts: 30

Board: Starboard Carve 99 2004 Wood
Sail: NP Zone 5.2 2007
Suit: XCel 4/3 infinity x-zip.

Had a short but good time at Eastern Beach. Was wondering if I should take my wave board, but the wind looked not very steady and I think the Carve was the right call in the beginning. The last 20 minutes or so I was overpowered, but it was time to stop any way.

Eastern Beach is always rough when the wind blows east, and it was again this time. Hard to make jibe, nailed a few almost, but still a lot of work to do. Also had some trouble getting to waterstart, just getting the sail and the board in the right position took minutes sometimes.

Jumped a little bit, but I can't really say it was controlled, but just keep working on it I guess.