Got in yesterday for another hour and a half in 1-2' and a very strong offshore which until it dropped late on did create some problems. Surfed either side of HT [2.40pm] and had my lad Ben with me for his first proper taste of winter action. Not unsurprisingly he didn't last long this time; the nature of the beach [I.E. steep] prevented him from being able to play on the inside, and so keep warm through being active. Shall work on his strength and confidence from the Spring onwards and have him out back with the 'big boys'. Then he'll find Skeg' more of an option.

As for my own sess', well it proved the usual mix of good rides and missed waves; timing and positioning being as crucial as it is here to get on the wave before it gets too steep [for me at least!]. With the offshore as strong as it was, the swivel round to begin the paddle into the oncoming wave did prove a challenge on occasion; the nose of my log often acting as a sail and being pushed back in the opposite to the preferred direction.

Suz and Ben did get to see my best ride for once and cheered loudly from the shore. makes a change this as normally one or other is either in the water themselves, or looking the other way. With a calmer day forecast for today, some shuffling of arrangements mean I can get in again this afternoon. Ceefax puts Cayton at 4-6, so Skeg' by rights should be at 3' at least. Can't wait!
posted by wollocks at 12:42 PM