Sailed at Bird Island, TX
Rated a 7 of 10

Wind from the SE (mph)

average: 25

Board: JP freestyle wave 78L
Sail: 4.2 Worldsail t-wave, 4.7 Worldsail surge
Fin: JP fin
Suit: 4/3 steamer

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Today was a lot of work but still well worth it. I rigged once at bird and twice at npac. I found the the abk "vulcan footstraps" surely don't work in the waves. I took one backside jump on the first run and watched my gear blow away from me...and sail down the wave by itself. I had a looooong swim, after which I took it in to shore to tighten those straps. I actually even enjoyed that too--I love open water swimming and would probaby not take initiative to do it otherwise. Brett did well in his first day in the waves.

OH--and my mast base is found! In the frenzy of throwing gear into vehicles with the tornado in sight, Laura's parents put it in their car. I even seem to remember that now but had forgotten. Thanks to Malcom for letting me borrow on in the meantime.