Got out in the aero (without foils) but that got pretty boring, so they suggestes the RS100 which caught me out on the gybes.I was not anticipating the power of the sail after the gybe and allowing the wing to bury, which caused spin out. With that sorted the asymetric was quite fun but hard to put up and down as the halyard required several pulls. Got out with the foils in the afternoon
Tuesday
Took Beer out on a cat Hobie 15 in the morning, she was very timid, wouldn't take the helm.
Afternoon in the Aero with a 5m sail (I think) got it up a couple of times and there were some pictures to prove it.
Wednesday
Went out in the 49er and disgraced myself by losing balanse while helming and capsizing,
Got out with the 9m rig and larger foils, had to wait most of the morning for the wind to fill in. Had some sustained runs and a mega crash which almost cost my hat. Was crashing out at the end of runs, decided it was holes in the wind or changes in direction. Looked at going windsurfin 141Euro needed 100 is deposit. wind not looking as good as promised.
Tried to get out in Aero but someone else was first, so took RS100 wind was really bad, big holes and changes in direction plus not that strong, decided it was not worth getting out in the Aero.d
Thursday
Racing an Aero with the foils attached is interesting, as is starting in a mixed fleet where they just barge. It was quite a wait for the wind but then I think I have cracked it. The secret is to be ahead of the curve and trim before it is needed, something like rudderless sailing. Quite happy with that. Wind built to 30 kts. Tried again with the 5m Aero rig but could not keep it flat so quickly came in.
Went windsurfing - turned out Club Vass had boards available. Blasted out a bit then struggled to waterstart so after that stayed in the shallows and practised starting. Think the rig was a bit small as I was only lifted in the gusts. The Club Manager took pity on me and offered me a free session tomorrow. Need a wetsuit, not enough movement in wet pants.
Friday
Race day took Aero without foils. Won first race with a port end start, as I thought wind was over there and line was biased. Second start drew gasps as I was on the line, wind had shifted and I had to beat to the boat. Then death rolled and the thig just kept going over. Believe I was second to finish but haven't seen results yet.
Got the foils on and went out. There were some 40kt gusts I think with big holes so came in and let others play. Went out in RS 200. Found photographer and did some foiling shots towards the beach.
Booked a Taxi share to airport and went to Harry's birthday dinner.
Saturday
Calm in the morning, well actually quite a good onshore by 10am. Dirk needed a crew for a cat, Hobie 16 so I went out with him and crewed. Helming was boring. The wind did its usual, crossshore filling in near the sewage works with shifts to down the valley and holes where the old wind remained. Two boats could be in 180 degree different wind and only 100yards apart. The holes were so distinct. Came ashore about 12.30.
Afternoon turned into the blaster I expected. Others had the Aero's out (and fairly quickly went down to 5m) but I decided to get my kit dry ready for the flight. Matt was dead keen to get the SB3 out and I agreed to crew, but it got cancelled, somewhat to my relief. Went and had a burger in town.
Sunday
At airport and considering how I get my baggage down to 15kg. Paid the extra 15 euro for this leg. No luggage booked for the second leg but got the cost back.
Afternoon spent at the Amsterdam Maritime Museum.
