Blackpool Sands Race 02/06/2012

So the weather forecast did not look great before the race and when we got there the sea conditions were worse than expected, the turnout was a little low, I guess most people had already made plans for the Jubilee weekend and the forecast did not help either.........

So there were 3 races set over the day, the first race was around a mile long and with the wind blowing directly onshore and large shore dump we were giving the task of doing a 500 metre upwind round a buoy and then a 500 metre downwind which sounded fine until we got out there.  I found it a bit of a slog upwind and was still getting used to my new board which really tested my balance.  I guess I must of been placed about fourth coming up to buoy and then suddenly over balanced on the right hand side and fell into the sea(ha ha). I clambered back onto my board and turned the Buoy and headed for home, I was a way down the order now but one thing about the Starboard ACE is that it is great for catching small waves and runners on a down winder, so I managed to claw back a few places and finished about 5th or 6th overall. I was upbeat and looking forward to the next race.......

Ok so my new board arrived on Friday the first of June, just in time for the Blackpool Sands Race on Saturday, the main reason for getting this board was to use it for the 11 Cities Challenge in Holland in September.  The Board I went for is the Starboard ACE 14 x 25, I love the shape of this board and it flies along

In the beginning......

Ok so I have created this blog so that any people with a lot of time on their hands can follow my paddleboarding and training for the 11 Cities Challenge in Holland in September, who knows I may keep it going after that