September 27th: SUP Surfing: No Wing
No wind today either.Enoshima in the morning was calm, and the sea surface was too peaceful."Should I go around Enoshima on SUP, or should I go surfing (wave riding) ---"I consulted with the instructor, but in this late summer with almost no wind, the choices were limited.Truly, summer in Enoshima is 'windless'.If this continues, the […]
October 4th: Participation in gear manufacturers' exhibition and test ride event
On this day, at the teacher's suggestion, we skipped the usual lesson,and decided to participate in the test ride event held at Enoshima.I heard that the latest gear would be lined up along the beach,and my heart raced at the thought, 'Maybe I can go windsurfing for the first time in a while!' The teacher […]
October 11: SUP Surfing — Riding the Typhoon Waves —
A big typhoon had passed, and another one was approaching.I was a little worried, thinking, "Will I be able to go out to sea today?", but the forecast showed rain, yet the wind was only 4-5 m/s.With a glimmer of hope that I might be able to go, I headed towards Enoshima. However, when I […]
October 18th: Wing board (Wing 4.0m²)
Today, the wind finally blew.It's been a month since I last used the Wing.From the morning, looking at the weather map and wind forecast,I was convinced that 'today is the day'.The forecast was 7m/s.Around 13:00, the air started to move,and streaks of wind appeared on the sea surface.For safety, I chose 4.0m² today. Since it […]
October 26: Wing board wing 5.0m² (new model): Battle against offshore wind
Today started with getting measured to order a semidry suit in preparation for winter.I usually rent a 3-season suit, but for winter sea conditions, a perfectly fitting one is essential.It's better if it prevents water intrusion and is easy to put on and take off.Full gear including boots, gloves, and headgear––It was expensive, but I […]
November 3rd First Wing-foil Challenge (Wing 4.0 m² Foil board!)
Finally, this day has come.Today is my first practice on the long-awaited Wing-foil board. Last time, I was almost swept out to the breakwater by the offshore wind, a bit of a 'near-miss stranding'.Learning from that lesson, I thoroughly prepared countermeasures.One is to attach a paddle to the board, and the other is the introduction […]
November 8th e-foil — Reconfirming the basics and another boost —
In the previous lesson, I finally reached the stage of practicing "floating" with Wing-foil.Next, it's about floating with the Foil and moving on to the stage of riding stably.My expectations are high.But at the same time, I strongly felt that I wanted to **remind my body of the "feeling of riding" the Foil with the […]
November 15th e-foil — Riding in the 'center' —
Today, unfortunately, there was no wind.Without hesitation, I requested the e-foil.Now, instead of lamenting the lack of wind,I understand that how I use this time is more important. Mid-November.It's certainly gotten cold.Today, I'm wearing the new semi-dry suit that finally arrived for the first time.It fits perfectly and is smooth to put on and take […]
November 22nd: e-foil - First stage completed -
As expected, the wind doesn't blow in Enoshima in winter.The wind was weak today, so I didn't hesitate. e-foil I asked for it. To be honest, I feel likeI want to graduate from the first stage of e-foil today. I thought so.E-foil is definitely helping.But ultimately, what I want to do is the Wing.For that […]
11月29日 e-foil(!) ― The day when I occupied the sea to myself ―
Today is the Wing--I went to the sea with enthusiasm, but the reality was unforgiving.The wind is only about 2 m/s.It is not a situation where Wing is established very much.In the end, it became an e-foil again today. To be honest,e-foil is a big burden on the teacher, and there was a feeling that […]