JOE NORTH
“The conditions were a real challenge! We had everything from zero wind, up to gusting maybe 30 knots! I rode the 118 Tabou Speedster, and a 7m Severne NCX. The board was great, super comfortable over the distance and really quite quick for what it is! I just could have done with something a little wider for the no wind parts.The sail was really easy to use and probably the right size for me. At times the sailing was like a game of chess, with everyone making their own moves and heading on different routes. The high point was just to be out there with the guys and catching the rolling swell around the Ringstead area. There were no lows, I loved it! My favourite section of the coast line was the white cliffs around Durdle Door. Both Ross and Kev were sensationally fast, with Tris going further out at the right time to catch some the windiest gusts. I learned that Ross really is a solid sailor; I don’t think he even fell in! It was the conditions definitely that made it fun for me. If we would have been planing all the way, it would have been way too easy!”
Thanks to the OTC and Angus Nairn from Rib Rescue (Ribrescue.com) for all the help.