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.......