Wakeboarding in Torbay 28/11/04

[tue]

Dispite a very cold, brisk North wind we managed to find some flat water over near Torquay. Having failed miserably last time we went I was determined to do better and stand up!!! .

I managed it and by the end of the day was being dragged around (almost in control of the board) .

[tue]

I also managed some quite impressive dismounts from my board. The first of which is the most dignified.

All in all a cracking day out. The sun was shining and other than a chilly breeze it was really nice out on the water. I can't believe people winterise their boats and don't use them over the winter .

[slimtim]

jeeez, bet that was nippy!

Congrats on getting up (er, should I rephrase that?!), its a great feeling when you finally do it isn't it (maybe I should rephrase that too )?!!

Next time you go out, you'll progress really quickly...thats what I found anyway!

Tim

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by tue

I can't believe people winterise their boats and don't use them over the winter .

Some of us keep going

Cool photos...Very honest record of the experience!

Us

[ollyit]

cool photos mate! - im so gonna learn that next year!

just got back from windsurfing at hayling, waters not that cold, the wind chill factor is tho

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by ollyit

just got back from windsurfing at hayling, waters not that cold, the wind chill factor is tho

Respect Olly! (Those were the days..high summer only though!)

Us

[Action Man]

what sort of speed do you aim to get towed at??

[slimtim]

I think 24mph is competition speed...not sure though

Tim

[simmons0]

Originally Posted by Action Man

what sort of speed do you aim to get towed at??

Riders preference, I like 18mph on a wakeboard, faster on a monoski

[Action Man]

I usualy board at 22ish

[tue]

We were going at anywhere between 10-20 knots (its hard to keep my boat at a slow speed!! )

[slimtim]

Actually, try 40knts...now that is fun!

[Action Man]

you can ski on a tea tray at that speed.....u think im kidding