First time out in about a month - also first time on the new Eleveight WS (9m). It was only 13kn or so, and no waves so went whale hunting.

Will post a proper review of the Eleveight WS once I get more time riding them (also bought a 7m), in some decent waves.

I'd be more worried about the long swim back. :)

Its always a bit but touch and go: you need relatively glassy waters to find them (when it gets too choppy they become hard to find). Too little wind and a 2km venture into open ocean can turn into a long swim back.

Still: the reward for seeing these magnificent creatures makes it worth it.

:)

Depends on weight, volume of board, experience, etc. I tend to think things through okay. Back up plan here was if the wind dropped off more, I'd downwind it and hitch a ride/catch the bus back to my car. Its been done before :)

Thursday afternoon SSE - max 30km (16kn) dropping to 18km (10kn).



Plan C: I told 2 kite mates I'd head out for a bit of whale hunting, so they'd raise the alarm if I didn't make it back.
Plan D: wait for a whale watching boat.... lol

Not to be racist and suggested the Dutch are underprepared, but what about plan E and F?

You're a confusing Europinian Dutch Rooster.