Scott is overpowered on a 5.7 (Jeff and the Wolf were on 5.2's) this day at the flattest spot I've ever sailed: the north sand bar of Robins Island. When the wind is just right (SSW I think...one of the guys will comment to correct me if I'm wrong) you can buzz alongside the sand bar on a broad reach at crazy speeds (it's like sailing on a pool table) and then crank the G's with a hero jibe at the end of the run. It's not a bad place to freestyle, either.
I missed this day, but I'm enjoying the memories of other jibefests at the sand bar.
(Photo of Scott by Jeff.)
wsw is the best direction for that bar.at high tide u can sail 6 inches from the sand!
Posted by: scott k. | August 10, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Looks like a great spot. Have you considered joining the GPS Team Challenge?
http://gpsteamchallenge.com.au/index.php
Posted by: Mike Thomson | August 10, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Full on blasting. Did anyone have a GPS with them?
Posted by: Bunty | August 11, 2010 at 01:55 AM
I'm the only one in the crew with a GPS, and I missed this session (maybe Jeff has one secretly that I don't know about.) Anyhow next time I'm there I'm strapping it on.
Posted by: Michael | August 11, 2010 at 08:49 AM
the winds were WSW 20 to 25 mph
Posted by: The Wolf | August 11, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Sweet!! Reminds me of that shot of Keith Mccoulaugh (sp?) in Hatteras on a NE! Though I think he was literally inches from land.
Posted by: Keith Misch | August 17, 2010 at 11:28 PM
where was that?!
Posted by: Brendon Baird Quinn | August 28, 2010 at 02:01 PM
new suffolk,l.i.n.y.robins island in background.
Posted by: scott k. | August 28, 2010 at 08:37 PM