Anyway, went down to Pagham with Juan and Beth (who was actually there when I arrived). I tried to move the van having parked it - didn't start :-(. Rather than waste time and possibly not going out with such a wonderful excuse, I rigged a 4.7m and the 91l JP, and headed out...
And yes! Managed a gybe the first time on the outside, and one more on the inside. I should be proud of myself! No trouble waterstarting either, so clearly improved somehow over the winter. Maybe fantasy windsurfing?! Did one mandatory jump which launched me what felt like miles up, and scared me to death - landed ok, and managed to ride away. It probably would have been better if I'd tried to control it!
Had to call the AA man to get the van started - corroded terminals on the starter motor had broken and stranded the battery cable. Still, a result!
