2023-09-14 Easterlies

Stevenson - after sailing..
Thanks Blaine for the photo


I got up, had breakfast with Harold and Kent, then packed up my things and left for home.  The forecast was for wind later in the day, but I have to be home for late Friday afternoon to help with the Alberta's Littlest Airport Fall Fun Fly (Radio Control Airplanes).

When I left, I planned to stop somewhere along Crowsnest, or at Nanton, but I was feeling good, so drove straight through, arriving just after 11:30 my time (12:30 local).  It was actually a pretty easy drive.

Note: The Cheapest gas was right at Coeur d'Alaine, where it was $4.03.  I even saw one station at $3.99.

Kent and Blaine headed to Sailworks in the morning.  I am still unclear about what happened, but I suspect at least one, and probably two new F4 Foil systems were purchased.  A great deal at somewhere around $4,000 each. (But that is with an extra front wing, and foil covers, so an even better deal!).

Kent said he sailed 6.0 at Viento, but then moved to Stevenson where he foiled his 3.2, 3,0 and 4.5.  He must have had everything out of his truck!  Great rigging practice!

Blaine sent me a couple of photos, and said he sailed 3.2 and then 4.5 at Stevenson. It looks like pretty well everyone got out, but I don't have any more details.

I hope everyone gets one more session before heading home tomorrow.  Mike and Ross will be there for at least a few more days.  What a great trip.!


Vadim sent me a link to a video of Cam teaching everyone how to use the ADE.  Apparently they saved Harold.  Here is the link.  Too Funny




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