Sure it wasn't the greatest idea to sail tonight after work, but it was really, really good in the backyard. I spent a good amount of time working on protecting the stitches and figured I was good to go.
What I didn't count on was a second accident as the same fin bit me again in the back calf just inches under the original bite.
I was stunned. Twice in one week!? At least I was right in Herb's backyard and I came ashore and walked home leaving a trail of blood down the street.
No trip to the hospital this time. Callista sterry stripped the wound and I'm patched up and ready for more.
First thing - I'm sanding down the fin a bit. This thing is obviously out to get me. UPDATE - via Facebook, Chris thinks I should just destroy it. I'm inclined to agree.
UPDATE 2 : Of course its going to be windy again soon. South 15-25 Friday and SW 15-25 Saturday. Cripes - at this rate I'll be on crutches by the time I head to Maui in October for the Magazine board tests!
4 comments:
I guess there's something to be said for forgetting to take the fin cover off before going sailing! ;)
I suppose I could just sail around with one of these things on my fin...
http://www.isthmussailboards.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FINCLAM
You clearly haven't been reading my blog.
http://humancatapult.blogspot.com/2008/08/quick-how-to-windsurf-refresher-for.html
http://www.wjno.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=244038&article=4117332
Could be worse...
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