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Make that 4 masts.
Not a day for the meek of heart, but plenty fun while it lasted (until my
escalating hubris got the better or me).
Jeff Milum
"It is better to chicken jibe than to get your chicken stuffed."
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COTW 1:00pm report 25k at Waddell. Immediately dropped all house projects,
loaded wave gear including battered beanie cap and eased the wheezing
subaru over the hill. Arrived at the dust-filled parking lot and noted
signifigant swell and gusting wind. Rigged 5.3/8'9"enduro and launched
during an apparent swell lull. Got outside with a minor rinsing,
jibed w/ marginal speed, then began slogging home. Over my right
shoulder a mast-high, shark-infested sea monster was headed towards me.
I pumped furiously, but, alas, a great white grabbed my fin and the monster
launched me into the full industrial-strength rinse cycle. The monster's
younger brothers wandered by, and repeated the process. Eventually I
hauled up on the beach, rested a moment and then remembered that I'd come
to the beach with gear. Located said gear, did the 200 yard walk of shame
rested a moment, and re-launched, wondering if I'd told my wife where
I'd gone. The wind picked up a bit, and I planed outside, jibed
and coasted in, caught hold of a monster's back, and while I by no means
tamed in, it was an exhilerating ride in. Repeated the process a few
more times, and retired to the safety of the beach. I couldn't help
but notice the monsters' toll; at least 3 masts and 1 sail.
Home and in 1-peace.
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Scott Winkler
415 917-9674 (hm)
408 863-7260 (wk)
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