Webster Park and Sodus 9/9/10

[Windydoug]

The action didn't happen at Durand or East Bay for the windsurfers on Thursday, so some hearty, action longing souls headed to the now toxic goop-less Webster Park. I didn't arrive till around 4, but a bunch of guys got out mid afternoon.
Shortboard Joe was the early bird followed shortly by Danny "flipper feet" Scorza, One foot Windkid Bill, solid as a rock Art, and Ontario Buoy Ken, who succeeded at his first Webster Park attempt (OR, this was his first successful Webster attempt).

Rick unlaced the work boots, rigged his 5.2 and got on the water in one fluid motion shortly before I arrived. He narrowly missed getting a perfect ten for execution from the German judge because he neglected to shut his tailgate to complete the maneuver. Still impressive Rick!
Sails ranged from 5.8 down to 4.7.
While watching the action I met a Rochester windsurfing vet. getting back into the groove after taking time for his family the past few years. Mark H. has gotten out at Seneca in the past few days and hooks up with Gus B.(bought Bill's Syncro), Doug K., Long Pond Steve, and some others for Hatteras trips. If you see him out there say hey. He may be in the market for some decent used gear.
Some quick observations from me: The wind seemed very side shore and allowed for the pier to almost be a non issue, though Dan (who made at least 8 turns on one wave) observed that it was still possible to sail far to windward before making the inside turn. The water was big and quite disorganized on the outside so I did some good swimming. Anybody else want to chime in here?
Nice work by all! I got a couple shots of Dan and Rick as well as some video on my still camera. I'll get those up in a day or two.

Did any kites get out anywhere?
Any other Webster sailors have insightful or witty observations to add? Do it below.
respectfully,
wd

[waterauthorityrick]

The German Judge that voided my perfect ten I found is a close friend of Jim King so perhaps there is a little more than unbiased judging there.

When I arrived after work it was good to see more than two rigged sails on the shore of Webster, what I couldn't figure out is why everyone was on the shore and still wet. Soon I found that the 5.8 conditions had ramped up to 5.0 and most came to shore to rig down.

I went out on a limb and tried a different board to me for the first time, the 91 liter Starboard EVO. I helped myself to Dr. Millers stock pile in his garage on Sunday, though I had to tell him sooner or later that I had it but not after giving it a go at Webster. Scorza told me to put a 12 inch fin in the board but I thought that was large for 5.0 he also told to to ride the mast track way back, the mast track position was NOT a good choice.

I told Joe that when he is at Webster he needs to get clearance from ground control prior to taking flight off of waves. Note I also caught Doug in the air (same goes for him check with ground control first)

I stayed late on Millers EVO to try and figure out the key points of it's wave-ability and to put together a full-G-jibe. Everyone left the parking lot but Scorza phoned me after dark to be sure I made it back to the beach (oops rocks) safely.

Jones & Bill along with Doug all showed improved talent to stay with water conditions that they see very little of. One thing to keep in mind is that the Lake has seen steady winds fro a few days so the water was big and confused at times when the wind direction was fickle.

Needless to say I was the Old Man at work on Friday after back to back days on the Great Lakes. I need a rest.

H20 Rick

[Pat]

Good Wind Both Days Here- Thursday was Killer!! - Friday was pulsing and a bit more disorganized.

[Windydoug]

Here are a few pics and a short video from Webster Park.
Digital zoom + 2o+mph winds = needed a tripod (those guys were out there a bit). I was way impressed with the spray Rick was throwing on his jibes.

When you get to the photo page, also check out the short video that I shot with my still camera.

www.flickr.com/photos/48453374@N02/

Powerful Jibe