Monday, February 16, 2009

I think Spring is coming

Had a nice sail yesterday. I actually couldn't make up my mind. I had to choose sailing vs. windsurfing."Well La De Da" I wish all of lifes choices were as difficult.

The wind; still out of the NW was about 10, but gusting to the high teens. Turns out that the boat was a better choice. I started out with 100% Jib, and the first reef in the Main; [that means I could have clearly been on my 6.5]. As the day progressed I ended up with the full Jenny and Main. It was just gusty, and that would have been frustrating on a board. I know Andrew sailed the ocean at Long Beach. I wonder how he did.

I saw someone horseback riding on Half Moon Beach. How cool is that? Sands Point is so built up, I didn't even think that people still kept horses there. 15+ years ago, when I used to ride my bike there, you would see people riding, but I haven't, in at least 5 years.

There must have been a dozen Frostbiter's out. Also saw a few sail and powerboats, in addition to Garry on Winds of Change. We shared a great broad reach, from the eastern tip of Kings Point, to the buoy in front of Louie's.

As I docked at Gulfway, I heard the telltale sounds of folks getting their boats ready for launching.
I think Spring is coming.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey - Andrew here... I ended up having a nice light wind session. The wind was quite light, and spotty, so I think you made the right decision not to make a trip to windsurf for the day, but I still had a good time - sailed back and forth between the jetties and worked on my tacks. It was my first session wearing my new drysuit, so I was just so happy to be back in the water again!

drysuit2 said...

I'm so psyched you had a good session. Can't wait to sail Long Beach with you again.