After yesterday's great session I wanted to have a go on the Rockstar before we would head back for Holland, so I was on the water at 6 AM. The wind was more gusty, less strong and even broader, so unfortunately it ruined the spot a bit as the rolling swell was picking up very soon. After about 6 runs we decided to go back as the conditions were not improving and we had to drive home (10 hours). It was nice sailing the mXr Rockstar again after sailing it the very first time this winter. It is so comfortable to sail in both flat water and big chop. It gives a lot of confidence to slingshot yourself into choppy waters. Still managed quite a good peak speed which surprised me as it was way too broad, on the other hand it eats chop so it should do well. Ian was there as well and he hit some good gusts and it looked pretty fast. I just missed out on most of them during my runs. Maybe he got lucky with the remaining 2 hours before the wind would die off totally and could pull off a good average anyway.
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