Bell Buoy produced some good conditions for the contest on Saturday. With a gusty 28 to 35 knot westerly and a mid sized swell there were opportunities for both jumping and riding but it was probably more of a wave riding day. There was at least one point when conditions went ballistic and it gusted over 50 knots scattering gear around and forcing everyone of the water.
The highlight for me was seeing all the youth division deal with the conditions. James, Lachy and Sanden all sailed well. In all there were six on the water which given the short notice was ok, both Paul and Luka got some nice waves in the variable conditions.
Lachy (at 14) showing a level of athleticism that most of us only vaguely remember. Lachy, James and Sanden followed up their sailing with a 1.5 hour surf!