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Long Beach, California | As long as they have breeze to sail on, they'll be able to get out - at Jensen, the wind was much lighter and directly on-shore.
Fingers crossed - hang in there, mates.
John Williams
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Detroit, MI | Peahi is for sissies. The real action is at Teahupoo: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.sheilaomalley.com/archives/laird_hamilton_teahupoo.jpg) Punching out in the big stuff is definitely a test. Once you get out, the actual sailing is anticlimactic. | | | Memory
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Chesapeake Bay | As long as they have breeze to sail on, they'll be able to get out - at Jensen, the wind was much lighter and directly on-shore.
Fingers crossed - hang in there, mates. John, Directly on shore, yes—but much lighter??? Not so, unless it is blowing more than 25-35 down there—all day long on beam reach with waves breaking over the side of the boat and knocking us around. By the way, congratulations on your win at the Alter Cup—must have been a huge kick! I've been sailing one of the Blades from the race and love it so far. John McLaughlin | | | Re: Memory
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Naples, FL | By the way Rick, Great stuff on your site. Keep up the great work!
Jay
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Long Beach, California John Williams
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Long Beach, California | John, Directly on shore, yes—but much lighter??? Not so, unless it is blowing more than 25-35 down there Hi John - I meant to be referring to the conditions at Jensen when so many boats cracked up in the Worrell a few yaers back. The surf was just as angry back then, but with less breeze on that particular day. This year, wind is up, but it sounds no less daunting than what many faced back then. Offshore buoys are indicating the 10-foot waves have subsided to only 6.5-foot, and the breeze is down to 15 knots. Still, launching is likely to be every bit as challenging (if not more so) tomorrow morning.
John Williams
- The harder you practice, the luckier you get -
Gary Player, pro golfer
After watching Lionel Messi play, I realize I need to sail harder.
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | Hey John,
I think that's what Hollywood John was talking about also. He was one of the skilled few (not counting me) that made it out at Jensen, and was beat to death on the sail up.
And congrats on the Alter Cup.
Todd
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