Surfing on Cleeve Hill

Just had a pretty good session a mile from my house which makes a change. Its blowing 20-25 mph here so a quick trip up Cleeve Hill was called for.

I have to say, anyone who regularly flys/rides inland has my full admiration! its gusty as hell, but then if you can ride inland, you can ride anywhere!!

I didnt dare hook the harness in, and had to give up after 2.5 hours as my hands refused to grip the boom anymore.

Great fun riding up and down hill though. Putting extra power on to go up hill is a real buzz! Had to watch out for the sheep, as I never knew which way they will run when they realise you are coming. (ooer! perhaps I shouldnt have typed that!)

No speed records, but real fun!!

A few photos of wingsurfing on the beach at Newgale in Pembrokeshire. Pretty good session, not that much wind, but good fun.

Wingsurfing at Newgale

whilst on a "romantic" trip round south wales as part of my (our) wedding anniversary, I managed to get away with a day of wingsurfing at Newgale beach. I've been there once before, probably about 5 years ago when I went on a weekend Kitesurfing course - taught by Kirsty Jones no less. Anyway, conditions for my week away were variable, and although I had my Kitewing and Dirtsurfer Flexi in the van (we hired a VW Van for the week) I thought I may not get a chance to use it. However, wind and tides were favourable on the Thursday and although not a stunning day, the wind was blowing 10-12 mph most of the time and the beach was emtpy. It was nice to get back on teh board with some wind. No records broken, no new tricks, just a few hours of turning practice until the tide came in and the wind dropped. Pix to follow....