Great Forecast for August, and Last minute call by Howard was spot on (Cheers mate!) so made the trip up late thursday
Was at the lake at 7.30, rigged and ready to go and on the Water just after 9am. Difficult conditions to go fast since the wind was gusty and patchy and the water was choppy for kirby despite the wind angle being quite tight. First few runs were on the T1 Board but I just couldn't get any decent speed out of it today. Came in an hour later and Farrel was kind enough to lend me his CA44 and Lockwood fin . This is a blistering combo which eats chop and speeds were up immediately, Also used an extra 5kgs of weight in the weight jacket. Stayed out all day and got a couple of clean gusts but the wind never really got over 30. As usual great atmosphere and good to see everyone again, hopefully we will get a few more good days this winter before the water gets too cold.
Really could have done without the 7hr drive home but at least the merc didn't break down as usual...