Just got back from my second decent session after getting my new gear. Even though it was gusty as anything (when isn't it here), I decided it was time to take the plunge (pun intended) and get serious about learning to use the harness.

It turns out the hardest part for me to begin with was the actual hooking in itself. The next hurdle was de-powering the sail when an unexpected gust caught me off balance. This didn't work most of the time so I ended up on top of the sail quite a bit.

After 20 mins or so of cruising round the wind picked up a bit and was able to plane in the harness. What an awesome feeling, like laying back in an armchair on cruise control. This didn't last long till I experienced my first catapult. I held on to the boom and was a bit of a laugh.

Now just hoping for some decent wind in the coming weeks. With weeks between decent sessions, my progression is going very slow. Enough to start looking at roof racks for my car to go searching for some decent wind.

For those interested, it's live on this website, apparently this speed was done in 30 knots and they are forecasting 45kts??? Could be interesting?

www.windsurfjournal.com/

Updated Antonie, done in over 40 kts