05/08 DC Charlestown, 133L, 6.0

[obzansky]

Fun 6.0 rides in the puffs!

[JimSouthwick]

National Weather Service point forecast for Charleston: "Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind between 7 and 9 mph."

Actual:

[Shawn Henderson]

DCIB too. 122L and I am embarrassed to say I rigged 8.0 I guess I was hopeful it would be a little weaker with the smattering of clouds over the valley... Nope, I had a decent time during the lulls, but the gusts were a handful. One of these days I will rig the right size. Still I did ok and got some really intense exercise. While I was taking one of my many breaks, Manny showed up and pulled out a 9.0 So back on the water, caught a gust across the lake, but had to slog all the way back. It was over for me I packed it in and watched Manny rip it up despite the nasty up and down gusts. That guy is a really good sailor. He Seemed to water-start the 9.0 like it was nothing.

[Emmanuel Pons]

Haha. If I was such a good sailor you wouldn't need to see me waterstart all over the place
really fun day although I arrived too late. The new futura 133 is awesome but will take time to get used to with the straps so outboard. Can't wait for the next day!