So I wasn't allowed to go out last weekend...
On Friday afternoon got a phone call from Derek - "it's honking on Dolly!!!" and there was no wind forecasted at all. Packed the camera and Mr. Charls and went along with Gavin to take few photos and walk the dog :) It was really strong. Amanda on 6m! Gavin and Derek on 9m, all small kites around and due to bad forecast not too many people around. It was killing me to watch them having fun! :)
Saturday stayed in bed and took it easy, showed our faces in Skerries around 3pm, but the tide was all way in and wind didn't feel strong enough. Girly chitty-chat on the beach, while men were making a "serious" decision where to move next... Went to Bettystown. Pleasant surprise! Wind was really good there - clean and strong, tide all the way in, so big chop and deep water. I just couldn't resist, I think I would be cranky as a hell if I didn't go out!!! Had absolutely great session! I think regardless of conditions, first session after any break / time of the water is the best thing ever! I really enjoyed it and just couldn't stop... Got home for 10pm :)
Trees were moving all the way to Dublin on Sunday - good sign! Arrived to Sutton around 12.30 and met only Nika and Eamon on the beach. It was blowing really hard, high twenties with gust over 30 knots. It was great to see smiling Nika with her powerful 6m checking out the conditions. If she can go, so can I - no arguing Gavin please! And that comment about close-by hospitals wasn't uplifting either :))) Had to take it easy as ankle was a little sore after the day before and my body pretty tired from the long session. Was jumping high-ish but almost always with crash landings :( At this stage I have MASTERED bodydragging to my board, getting it back on 1 tack :) As day progressed and wind slightly dropped off there was more kiters and friends arriving.
All together had a truly great weekend - it's great to be back on the water! Totally loving my 7m Rebel 08!!!
Went to physiotherapist today and he wasn't surprised at all to hear I went out kitesurfing :) Ankle is good now, still have to do my exercises and take care of it but back to normal! yeeepeee
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