Well that was unexpected...

First time on the speed board and first opportunity to really head downwind. Only really hit the power band twice but even then it was all pleasantly undramatic. Nice to meet Neil and Mark and do the WK walk.

Tightish to start then too broad and choppy at the end but there was a purple patch in the middle, with solid wind and a broad reach.

Nice little session this afternoon. Sailed with Neil H, John R (first time at the Kirb) and another Guy from the midlands (sorry, I never asked your name). We had a real mixed bag of conditions from fairly tight nice and flat to very broad with steep rolling chop. Actually learned a couple of things today so I'm happy. Was trying to get a 40k peak on the 7m but failed, better luck next time.  

A full days sailing with everything from hail stones to glorious sunshine. Started on the Thommen 280 but soon switched to the Falcon 80. In the afternoon the wind picked up a little and I tried my new (to me) Carbon Art 44 for the first time.  As for the sail it was the second time out on my tushingham x-15 6.4 2013, Added a couple of spacer on the cam below the boom. Spent the day tuning it. Pretty pleased with my speed s but would have liked to get 40+ knots.Nice to sail with Mark H and meet some new faces at West Kirby, well done to those who archived PBs. As usual Howie was spot on with the forecast.

A great day's sailing. Nice wind direction and sunny!

@Mark H. Good to meet you all at WK. Well done with your speeds today. Look forward to sailing with you guys again.

Mark I (Leamington, West Midlands)