At last a normal weather system headed across the UK so I took Wed holiday from work to make the most of it. I had a prior criket net committment on Tuesday evening so couldn't leave for the coast until 2030. In the event, it probably worked out well as the roads were clear on the run down to Hayling. I had planned to stay overnight at a friendly pub - unfortunately I arrived too late for food but not for a swift pint or two. Leaving the van in their car park overnight wasn't a problem although I wasn't sure they realised I'd be in it...
I awoke bright and early Weds morning and moved on to the beach front. The wind had arrived and there were a handful of kits already out. I rigged a 5.7 with the 110FSW and hit the water about 8.30.
High tide meant it was advisable to avoid the shorebreak over lunch - so I made the most of it and had a long lazy break.
By the afternoon, the wind had picked up and so I changed down to a 5.2. On my first run, I found the biggest ramp of the day, overcooked a nose-first landing and wiped out spectacularly. Luckily no damage to me or kit! As the afternoon went on, the wind got a little flucky, plenty for a 5.2 in the gusts but not much in between. I gave up about 5pm calling it a day after six hours on the water.
Only problem with great days like this is you another fix pretty soon after...