Waconia today

[Eric S]

Mike G and Kevin O showed up around noon. The wind would come in wave and there was alot of difference between the gusts and the lulls (some lulls were like 5mph.) I took out a 16M kite and the other guys were using 6.5-8M

Doug B and Larry showed up later. I got my first slight tea bagging so I thought it was time to come if before I did some real damage to myself.

Doug rigged a 6plus sail and Larry tried out his new North Rhino 12. Larry was stoked on the performance of the kite and had a nice long session. David was down there on his 9.6 Loft doing fine. I think the wind readings on NOAA are screwy when it's gusty like that. They are saying 15 G25 all afternoon. I'd say it was 5-20 with some gusts higher. They I wonder how they calc the low end. It certainly wasn't 15mph average but the gust readings seem real.

Matt Z and Matt B showed up a little later and got out on a 12M Takoon and a 16M Rhino2 (Matt Z - he also didn't wear any booties, what a nut but he had a long session).

The wind has been better there. It was comming straight from the island and seemed gusty to the max but hey, this is Minnesota. I forgot to put on sunscreen and got some pink face. It was good to see everyone and be on the water.

Maybe sunday it will blow for real!

[Mike G.]

What an absolutely gorgeous day! Warm, sunshine (bet Eric kinda looks like a raccoon today), wind and buds to share it with.. what more could you ask for..

Here's to more to come..

Reguarding the big sand berm at the launch, will the city crew clear
that out?

[john mooney]

NO, all beach maintenance is done by us, so bring rakes and shovels on sunday