Windsurfing Log

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 14:10 to 16:10 Sail size: 6.3 m2 Board volume: 105 L Wind: Northeast, Onshore Sea conditions: Small waves The wind gradually got stronger. 

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 13:50 to 15:15 Sail size: 4.2 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: Northeast, Onshore Sea conditions: Challenging The sea surface was bumpy, and a smaller board was required. In just an hour, I got exhausted. I need some rest.

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 14:00 to 16:00 Sail size: 5.8 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: East, Right Cross-onshore → Northeast, Onshore Sea conditions: Choppy, medium-sized waves The wind was first weaker than expected, but around 3:00 p.m., wind direction obviously changed and a strong wind started blowing. I enjoyed it for a short period of time, although my sail was too large. 

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 13:20 to 15:15 Sail size: 4.7 m2 → 4.2 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: Northeast, Onshore Sea conditions: Very rough, medium-sized waves When I was planing, a floating bamboo loomed ahead of me. That snag was as long as 2 m, and I was not able to respond. My board fin directly collided with it, and I was catapulted. Fortunately, the fin was not broken.

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 13:20 to 15:50 Sail size: 6.3 m2 Board volume: 105 L Wind: Northwest, Left sideshore Sea conditions: Flat  The weather forecast was not so good, but a gratifying wind blew, and the sea bustled with windsurfers. 

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 14:30 to 15:50 Sail size: 6.3 m2 Board volume: 105 L Wind: Northeast, Onshore Sea conditions: Waist-high waves Air temperature was comfortable, and the wind was refreshing. 

Place: Ohbaru Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 13:10 to 15:00 Sail size: 4.2 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: Northeast, Onshore, Gusty Sea conditions: Chest-high waves, Choppy, Floating trash The autumn season has finally begun.

Place: Saisekijou (East end of the Ohbaru Beach in Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 13:50 to 15:30 Sail size: 5.8 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: West, Left Sideshore Sea conditions: Slightly Choppy The summer heat is still lingering.

Place: Fukae Beach (Fukuoka, Japan) Time: 14:00 to 16:00 Sail size: 5.3 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: West, Left cross-onshore, Gusty Sea conditions: Small waves The wind got stronger abruptly, probably due to the typhoon.