May7, 2024 Windsurfing 4.8m Relaxed @ Rowena on 1987 Custom Glass Gorge 9'6" Slalom Windance survivr
A smooth Cadillac-like ride survives. I had to have it years ago in a nostalgic way as it reminded me of the retro long surfboards of the 60s. One big wind day at the Hatchery I got into trouble out on the water. Brian dropped in the water next to me and and I got back in safely due to his efforts. Brian designed this board so since that time I have liked my Windance boards even more. Okay, I didn’t need the 6.3 but worked fine. Just had it shipped from Seattle last week and had to try it out asap. I would have been fine on my 5.5. The Exoskin I’m wearing over my 543 wetsuit is a true windbreaker and keeps me on the water longer. Ribs healing up nicely but I tweeked them just a bit but this too shall pass and taking it “relaxed” till healed up. A short capsule of time. Forgot my PFD for the last time. Water is getting warmer, get out there and get it or i will tell! Thanks for watching.
Hey that is cool you rode one out here! We def have mutual feelings on the vintage Windance boards. Was sad to hear that Dick had passed . I think last time I sailed there I was on a 4.0 getting hammered. It was a big day I remember that and Dick was always a very kind host. Glad however that Joe is enjoying it there on the Big Lake at Dick’s old place. Beautiful spot. Thanks for watching!
Hi Marcus! I had a yellow late 80's vintage Windance poly for 2 weeks in 1991. Great Boards. Bought it used when Dill screwed mine and Dick Gaffney Board reservations. had no way to get it home so I sold it to Mike Kearney who drove it home for $100 less than I paid. Win- Win. Years later I replaced the box for Mike for free when he hit something. I service my used equipment sales 🤣 Dick passed a few years ago. Sure miss drinking beer at his camp with you and all the guys😪
Cool board! And nice Ducks
Thanks much Jon appreciate your encouragement:) and yeah I really like the board! What part of the world do you hail from?
Do your prefer to duckjibe?
Yes it’s easier for me than any other jibe but will begin to mix it up once I get recovered and am not in “protect” mode :) thanks for watching