| Flight details: | By happy chance, I walked on to the launch just in time to step behind an Airwave Sport and stop it going into a bush. Sadly, there was no one in front of the bush a little while later when I launched into a lull that turned out to be a gust. Thanks to Jess and Tim(?) for helping me pick my wing out. Meanwhile those in the air were doing fine, but with the tide in not going anywhere.
A long wait, and I finally launched about 1300 into a real lull. But it was still strong -- my speed went to 1 kph at one point when I briefly came off bar. I thought about landing on the beach, but the wind eased a little, and, with the tide ebbing, I set off westwards. I met Richard on his way back from Brighton; crossing the gap was comfortable. By the time I was near launch on the way back, the air was cooling and the sea was producing gentle thermals. Very nice. I started the day on 399 hours and 51 minutes, so I passed a little milestone.
Couple of short clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQWktPzy-VY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC8CcIPHrqA |
