Place: Karatsu (Saga, Japan) Time: 14:00 to 15:00 Sail size: 4.2 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: North, Right Cross-onshore Sea conditions: Very challenging Head-high swells were scary and made my performance clumsy. In 30 minutes, my arms became stiff, but I was able to garner some experience in Karatsu.
Place: Karatsu (Saga, Japan) Time: 13:30 to 15:30 Sail size: 5.3 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: North, Onshore Sea conditions: Slightly choppy At this beach, you can use a charge-free outdoor shower to wash your gear.
Place: Karatsu (Saga, Japan) Time: 13:00 to 15:00 Sail size: 5.8 m2 Board volume: 94 L Wind: North, Onshore Sea conditions: Slightly choppy Many windsurfers gathered here from various places, and enjoyed planing at toasty temperature under a cloudless blue sky. I felt refreshed.
Place: Karatsu (Saga, Japan) Time: 12:00 to 14:30 Sail size: 5.8 m2 → 5.3 m2 Board volume: 105 L Wind: North Sea conditions: Choppy, Right Cross-onshore The wind was stronger than expected, and my board was too large. I should have brought a smaller board.