I just spoke to Alex about the Saturday run and wanted to pass some things along.
- 55 miles and likely 3 to 4 hrs.+ of banging on the same muscles.
- Seas are forecast to be 9 to 12 ft. with vicious nearshore breaks.
- Winds are forecast to be 20 to 25 kts. NE
- Riders will be crossing FOUR inlets and zones of disturbed, even bigger seas.
- There are NO sponsors, organizers, chaseboats, support crews for this session, it's just EVERY rider for himself. It's casual and it's likely to be intense. Guys will also have to figure out their transportation as well, no communal buses this time around.
If you drop your kite in the break it may well get trashed. If you get caught in your lines when this happens, you might get trashed as well.
Riders will be using the same muscles on the same tack for HOURS in heavy seas. Hydration may be an issue and you may want to figure out how to bring along a cellphone. Working payphones along A1A have become a rarity. Newer reliable gear, lines would be a good idea.
It should be interesting, intense and not a easy ride in any sense. Last week's 25 mile+ downwinder off St. Pete may seem to have been a stroll in the park by comparison. It wasn't easy either.
On the plus side, it's Warren Miller Skiing Nite at the Movies in Ft. Lauderdale, Saturday evening! This is a 50 YEAR+ tradition to kick off skiing season. Hope to see you there.
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