For lack of a better story: Last night we got hit with a major thunderstorm. It was gnarly. The iWindsurf.com wind meter at the Avon Pier recorded a gust of 51 mph! Wow! That same gust ripped a piece of the sign off of the roof at the shop. Luckily, the parking lot below was deserted, since it was 2:30 am. I'm kinda bummed about that chunk of wasted wind, because:
- It was dark out (doesn't always dissuade me from windsurfing)
- It was due to a major thunderstorm with tons of lightning (always dissuades me from windsurfing)
- It woke me up in the middle of the night, so I then proceeded to oversleep, and missed the 5.2 dawn session
- I have a new 3.7, but obviously, that was not a good time to give it a try
Source: iWindsurf.com
Looks like more wind over the next few days, and this weekend. Don't forget: ABK Boardsports clinic this weekend, Fri-Sun. Sign up here. Anne is taking the clinic, and I'm insanely jealous. She's probably going to be throwing flakas by Monday...
