Forecast favored Kailua - but reality did not match the forecast.
There was texture on the water when I was setting up - but that quickly changed.
And the parking lot was pretty crowded - the 4th of July brings everyone out to the beach. The "tent'icles were all out and more were coming. I actually don't like going to most beaches on holidays... too crowded and people are everywhere.
AFS Enduro 1100/Mako Pro Medium on No.34. BRM S3 5.3 for power - but I actually needed more...
So to start - I didn't get skunked, but I wasn't far from it.
The wind was just below the lower limit of the Enduro 1100 - S3 5.3
I did get up on one gust and was getting along fine on the lower wind level.
I jibed on the outside, caught a wave, retracted the parawing and started riding the wave. But it was mushing out and when I tried to redeploy the parawing, down I went.
And that was the end of foiling for today. I spent the rest of the time paddling or hoping the gust was enough.
I did not do the walk of shame - but did have to paddle back.
I don't think the Enduro 1300 would have helped - the wind was just too light.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Lately it's been a losing proposition as the wind has been fluky.
Probably a sign to start prone foiling again...
PF:8/W:3/PW:69/FD:53/S:20
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