Saturday was interesting - where on earth did the hot NE wind get it's heat - the icelandic volcano? At Pagham, it was gusty and there seemed to be a storm surge operating in the channel that made everything in the water get carried south.

The tide was also going that way for a lot of the day. And, to cap it all off, the shape of the beach at the sanctuary end, seems to have been altered quite a lot this year, with a very steep beach now. especially at high tide.

But a few intrepid club members ventured out - JP (Jean Phillipe) new member extraordinaire, had a great time on his 130L JP and 6 metre. Genevieve had a go on 116L & 6.2m before promptly changing down. The 105L wave board and 5.4m handled the erratic bumpiness and wind much better.

The chop was interesting around the tide change, about 50cm gaps between vertical lumps about 70cm high. A kite surfer had a serious rescue. Justin, Camille and Connor came along to enjoy the sunny afternoon, so did Steve and Leuda and Steve's mum. Bill and Heather came and cycled and stayed for dinner.

Juan, Mike Tate and Bill and Heather and John Gouk all had a nice time at the pub.

John and Juan and Mike had a quiet sailing sunday until Yoli turned up for some beginner practice in front of the sailing club this time. Everthing in the water still headed south. wind still gusty. Beginner loved it! something to be said for enthusiasm.

Genevieve

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