This is my second day in Hood River on my current trip. Did some work in the morning and wasn’t really thinking about going out. But Peter texted me and asked me about the 6.0 wing that he had and if I wanted to try it. So of course I couldn’t say no, and at…

Was going to be home this week, but someone booked the place so it seemed like I should use the opportunity to get in a few more days on the water. Drove down and it was pretty good. Not super windy but got in some solid runs and more time on the water. I’m consistently…

Had another great afternoon just off the Hook. Was on my 4.5 and it was VERY gusty. One run I wouldn’t even get up on the foil. The next run I could barely hang on to the wing! I really do need to get a new leash though. Today was like yesterday, when there’s a…

It’s taken almost a year to get back to this. But that seems a bit typical for me. I got to thinking I’d like to use this just to remember what my sessions were like, to mark my progress, etc. Today is the maybe 5th or 6th session this season? I can’t really remember. What…

Trying to catch up on the sessions I’ve missed. The first was when I stayed in that room above the garage for 2-3 days I think. And then the second session was when I stayed in that room that doesn’t really have a view but I can see the river when I walk to the…

One thing I’ve noticed is I also love storms. Honestly I do prefer to be behind glass and feeling somewhat safe. But I think even when I don’t feel all that same I still like storms. Maybe it was from growing up in a place that had hurricanes on a regular basis. But I’m not…

Recently I found myself standing chest deep in the Columbia river, staring up wind, watching the water around me being whipped into a frenzy by the wind. All the while I have this huge grin on my face. Suddenly I had the thought ‘I am wind powered’