Light wind session Clonea Strand

Hey All,

Had my first proper session in Clonea Strand, Co.Waterford yesterday. Was a really nice session.

I was using my Cabrinha Contra 17m. I really like this kite it may not do exactly what it says on the tin but its dam close enough. Winds started off really slack as I was setting up, as low as 6 mph. I thought my curse with this spot was about the kick in again when just as I was thinking I should have gone somewhere else the wind rapidly picked up and stayed steady at around 10 mph. I decided to give it a lash.

The first few runs were a bit a of work out to keep the kite and myself going with the winds rising to 12 and back down to 8ish. Kinda frustrating but I was glad I stuck with it. The first few runs were all downwinders and even though I had to the option of lots of flat water out to sea a bit, my confidence in the winds was not really there. After about three quarters of an hour my prayers were answered and the curse was finally lifted.

The winds picked up and got more steady, ranging between 10- 16 mph, mostly steadyish around the 12.5-13 mph mark.

The sea apart from a few foot to 2 foot waves close to shore now and again was really flat, it was my first time on flat water and was really cool. It was like riding on a lake or lagoon.

It was an excellent, excellent day. I got around 3 hours in before the winds slackened again, but by that stage I was happy anyway. I got some small jump pracitice in landing the majority of them and also got some nice aggressively smooth turns in.

Overall I couldn't have asked for more. Plus my parents came with me and were great company and got some nice footage of the whole day.


Role on the next one!!