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Wind and Mr. Fish

Finally got some wind yesterday. Had a great windsurf session a couple of hours long. A little sore today, but that's nice. The wind varied from 18 to 22 mph during the afternoon. I saw a whale while sailing in towards shore. Looked downwind to the south and saw a gigantic tail sticking straight up out of the water backlight by the afternoon sun. At first I thought it must something man made since it was so big, but then it smashed its tail down onto the water and make a gigantic splash. Did it 3 or 4 times. Each time the tail came up, water cascaded off of it. I bore off downwind to get closer. Another windsurfer headed straight towards it too. I got maybe 75' from it before it went under and blew water out its blow hole several times. Awe inspiring.

Dave on the beach, and on his way in.

Random beachside scenes including friend Eric jibing a wingfoil.

Have been enjoying the water view that our campsite affords.

Friend Tom gave us a ride to the Mr. Fish taco stand. I'd never been. Oh my was that ever good! Lots of toppings at the condiment bar. The fish was deep fried, but lightly. 3 big tacos for about $7.

In line at Mr Fish.

Getting served fish tacos.

The condiment bar.

My tacos

Here's a foil board that you ride by pumping (jumping up and down). To get it going you paddle with your hands in a kneeling position with plastic plate hand flippers attached to your fingers. We talked to the guy who had just tried it. Tough to get up on a foil unless you have some swell to ride down. Amazing.

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