2011 Enduro |
Hey Wind Junkies! Debi just finished posting the results and wrap-up of the 2011 Cabrillo Beach Enduro at: www.cabrillobeachenduro.com. There's a link to the photos on the left navigation there as well. |
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| I was there but didn't race. Why, you may ask? Well, there was a pretty good swell running that morning |  |
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| .....so I was a little nervous about trying to drag an 8.2 out with no wind to power me, and having $3,000. worth of gear crushed in the shore pound. |  |
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| While we were standing around, there was about a 7 or 8 - foot "rogue" set that came through, got me thinking about asking Joe & Kelly if they would cancel the race. But the waves backed down a bit, and we had the skipper's meeting. |  |
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| After that, I went out to see how the buoys were set, and to tune my sail. It was pretty gnarly, and I had to back up a couple times to wait for the perfect moment of no waves and a good gust. I made it out, but only planed about 1/2 the time. Coming in, I was following a wave so I didn't get killed, and got becalmed RIGHT IN THE IMPACT ZONE! Shit! Luckily I caught a gust before I got creamed, but the crappy wind and nasty waves made me decide to rip the numbers off the 8.2, roll it up & put on dry clothes. Of course, that made the wind pick up a bit, and we managed to get some races started: |  |
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| Made for some pretty interesting starts, though: |  |
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| Shawn Freeman (red & yellow) got away clean in the start of her second heat, and went on to take the Women's Open class with two firsts! |  |
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| This dorky dude was emcee for the awards dinner, which went well despite him. Notice 2 sails, a board, and tons of smaller prizes in the background, stuff you might have won if you were there. |  |
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All in all I had a great time, despite not racing, and am looking forward to next year!!! --Spennie |
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