Called up the centre about 10.30 or 11 - seemed to be windyish, so we determined that I'd be dropped off and recovered about 1600, providing I didn't call for an early pickup or v.v.
Settled on a RRD 95l FSW and an Ezzy 6.5 freeride sail. Hmm. Seemed to go ok initially, but after an hour or so I felt it wasn't really delivering, too much like hard work and I was starting to regret having to waterstart… Never a good sign.
Anyway, went back and got a 125l Quatro and a Goya 6.9 freeride sail. I have to say this combo wasn't especially inspiring. The Quatro straps were very curiously positioned, needing one's feet to be positioned uncomfortably - Ben the centre person later suggested that's cos they don't do freeride in Hawaii... I soldiered on for a bit, but the waterstarting was getting very hard, and I really wasn't enjoying myself. One too many waterstarts when I was stooging around for a slight breeze to get a lift! Very tired at some points.
So retired to centre to catch some board repair tips (10min set araldite!!) rather than Mr Ding which is very likely to crack and let in water… Two other guests at the centre, a Dutch guy and another Brit, both of whom had given up in the tricky conditions. So not just me then… Jen came in while I was changing, and we went with the girls off to a local pizzeria.
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