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		Clowbridge goes Ballistic - 25 May 2008

		Story and Photos by Chris Pitt

	Sunday 25^th May 2008 was probably the windiest day of a very windy bank holiday weekend, with gusts of over 50mph recorded (up to severe gale force 9). After struggling on an unfamiliar board and feeling like I was more likely going to end up hang-gliding with my 4.6 I thought I’d take the opportunity to get some photos.


	With everyone rigging their smallest sails (anything from 3.5 to 4.7m) and sailing their smallest boards (anything from a 74l waveboard up to Karl on his Starboard Go) it was certainly a day of extremes.


	Dr John getting high on the conditions.


	Dr John again – composed carving...


	... and a clinical exit.


	A non member spots his chance and makes the most of the conditions.


	Ian Jones – overpowered on a 4.7 but managing to hold it down


	Ian warming up for Lake Garda where he’s shortly getting married!


	Dr John attempts to tame the wild white horses.


	Guy – like a bat out of hell


	Nuclear powered gusts


	Ian’s attempt at remote control windsurfing


	Guy makes tracks


	Ian – hanging in there


	Karl – a relative newcomer to the sport showing natural talent and guts after several heavy wipeouts


	Martin Ashby-Smith – he’s in there somewhere


	Martin – composed as ever………..until his board and rig were blown up the bank!


	Martin – pedal to the metal


	Martin – inbound flight


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