Techno Matt's Eagle Ocean Report

Several folks were sailing at EO Sunday. I finally got free and
arrived at ca. 2:30 pm ... Bob and Gail, Bob and Sandy and a newbie were
there. Several were packing up and indicating they'd had a good time.
Over the next several hours three more came and went.

WWW was on the water when I arrived. I rigged 7.0 and launched. Wayne
relaunched. Occasional gust was it for 30 min. or so ... then it picked
up and we had a good time ... undoubtedly not as good as Clinton, but 10
min. from home! Planed most of the time ... occasionally underpowered
... occasionally overpowered ... out of the south, maybe a little east
so good except near shore launch where the shadow appears. All good,
then the west got very dark ... I headed back underpowered ... Wayne
headed back on plane and seemed to have caught the final gust. We were
on shore derigging when Toni showed up to warn us of the coming storm
and lightning ... both got out without drinking, drowning or sparks from
fingers (I might volunteer if the Rev was there with his prodigal camera
... what a way to go!!). I believe Toni was happy we were on shore.
The wind was picking up so Wayne couldn't resist suggesting we go back
out :) We didn't. The storm followed .. but not too closely.

Not Clinton or Maui, but better than sitting at home!

TMatt