lofty Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 When to fold em, when to walk away, when to run Loaded up last night for a first light launch from Southbourne . As you know I've had a weather eye on a window and the forecast came good Unfortunately so did the predicted swell. Looking from the cliffs it looked doable but the waves were about 5 feet and constant I set up on the beach and counted the sets . Southbourne is deep straight off the beach and it's not a great idea to be dumped on launch. I remember Ken getting a soaking in the summer and it was not easy for him recovering his gear. I was watching like Bodie Zaffa when Brian ( Geordie) joined me on the beach. We ummmed.... We ahhhhed.........we saw sense and hauled back up the hill. This is as close as Lofty 4 got to a Southbourne launch today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Great report and a good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Excellent Steve. Looking at those breakers I dont blame you not launching at Southbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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