Re: Caution low tide

From: Alain Dumesny (alain@paris.engr.sgi.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Sun Apr 06 1997 - 16:44:29 PDT

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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:44:29 -0700
From: alain@paris.engr.sgi.com-DeleteThis (Alain Dumesny)
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Tony.
Don't konw if you tried this, but when loosing your fin the best way to
get back (eaier than walking/swiming IMO) is to attach your harness to the
back footstrap of your board. This acts like a parachut and alows you to sail
back with enough drag. You arms can get tired quite easily, but I was able
to sail back from the channel at 3rd ave withough too much problem (extend
your arms all the way).

Another thing too look for at Embassy Suites during low tides are the rocks
near the launch which are only a few inches below water. Last time I was
there I cut my foot (7 stiches, ok no booties) thiking it was deaper than
it was. cam too fast in...not enough water to slow down when I stepped down.

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> Just thought I'd share a recent experience at Embassy Suites Hotel (just
> north of Coyote Point). Sailed on Thursday around 3PM. Was aware of the
> minus tide, one reason I didn't go to 3rd. Sailed for about two hours. The
> lowest point of the tide was when I decided to call it a day. I saw a
> sandbar just south of the red markers for SFO and stayed well clear of it
> going out. On my way back in around 5PM, I thought I was well clear of the
> sand bar and guess what? Yes I hit it.. probably the tail end of it.
> Fortunately I didn't get totally launched, but when I felt the fin hitting
> bottom, I immediately took steps to avoid the launch and basically jumped
> off. The only problem I had was my fin was gone. The bolt was still there
> and the box didn't get ripped from the board. Being that I was about a half
> a mile or so out, if you have every tried to windsurf without a fin, it
> doesn't work to well.
>
> So, to all those who dare to get every available moment of windsurfing in,
> knowing about low tides and all the other hazards that go with the sport,
> be careful. Allot of us know what it's like to have to swim, walk or be
> towed in. This being my first incident, I now understand how frustrating it
> is to break down. At least I was able to walk back to shore.
> Tony.
>
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