Here is a selection of music that was recorded in Radley bedroom studios many moons ago!
Andys old rock songs by Andy Radley
Thanks for the Lift
Sunday 11th October
Its been a month since I posted last. I haven't sailed too much either. Maybe five times in four weeks. I was sick for a couple of weeks. The van is off the road at the moment for repairs and I'm getting home later due to the rail bridge rebuild at Malahide. Anyway I sailed today with Tom at the Burrow. We managed to sail for three hours, Tom on a 5.3 and myself on a 6.1 ,the only sail I brought with me as Tom offered the lift for me and the gear and there wasn't much wind forecast anyway. Lewis and Ryan were out and over fifty kite surfers so there was a nice buzz to the session. Its been a while since I rigged a 6.1 and the rig did feel big today. Still good to get out. Thanks Tom for the lift, even if you do drive on the wrong side of the road somtimes!
Its been a month since I posted last. I haven't sailed too much either. Maybe five times in four weeks. I was sick for a couple of weeks. The van is off the road at the moment for repairs and I'm getting home later due to the rail bridge rebuild at Malahide. Anyway I sailed today with Tom at the Burrow. We managed to sail for three hours, Tom on a 5.3 and myself on a 6.1 ,the only sail I brought with me as Tom offered the lift for me and the gear and there wasn't much wind forecast anyway. Lewis and Ryan were out and over fifty kite surfers so there was a nice buzz to the session. Its been a while since I rigged a 6.1 and the rig did feel big today. Still good to get out. Thanks Tom for the lift, even if you do drive on the wrong side of the road somtimes!
Sailing Solo
Saturday 11th September
Looks like the summer is back for a while. I sailed a light wind session at Malahide today. Practised some duck tacks and switch upwind 360s among other moves. Forgot to bring a drink. If only I had a can of Solo!
Looks like the summer is back for a while. I sailed a light wind session at Malahide today. Practised some duck tacks and switch upwind 360s among other moves. Forgot to bring a drink. If only I had a can of Solo!
Dip in the Soup
Wednesday 9th September
Back to work or should I say school. I have been busy last week getting back into the routine of getting up early for work. It didn't help that the bridge at Malahide collapsed and I cant get a train directly into town. Anyway between work and bloggers block I have been slow to post anything over the last two weeks. Think I needed a little break from all things windsurfing. I did sail today at Malahide. The wind was light but the sun was out and I could not resist a dip in the soup. The picture above shows the bridge before it caved in!
Back to work or should I say school. I have been busy last week getting back into the routine of getting up early for work. It didn't help that the bridge at Malahide collapsed and I cant get a train directly into town. Anyway between work and bloggers block I have been slow to post anything over the last two weeks. Think I needed a little break from all things windsurfing. I did sail today at Malahide. The wind was light but the sun was out and I could not resist a dip in the soup. The picture above shows the bridge before it caved in!
Enjoyable Sessions
Saturday 29th August
I had a couple of enjoyable sessions windsurfing this week. Dollymount was fun on Thursday. I seem to be making some progress in the waves now. Finding the best route out and jumping angles etc. With the strong westerly winds on the estuary yesterday I managed a quick blast on my 68l twinser. Looks like light wind tomorrow so its back to the sail throwing freestyle at Malahide.
I had a couple of enjoyable sessions windsurfing this week. Dollymount was fun on Thursday. I seem to be making some progress in the waves now. Finding the best route out and jumping angles etc. With the strong westerly winds on the estuary yesterday I managed a quick blast on my 68l twinser. Looks like light wind tomorrow so its back to the sail throwing freestyle at Malahide.
Praying Mantis
Wednesday 26th August
Got back from Bulgaria yesterday. My parents were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and so we all went on holiday together. I didn't get to do any windsurfing while there but did enjoy the sun, sea, food and company. The cool little fella in the picture above is a 4" praying mantis that was resting on our balcony wall on Sunday morning. Anyway when I got home yesterday I went for a light wind session at the estuary. You can't beat cold water for getting rid of jet lag!
Got back from Bulgaria yesterday. My parents were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and so we all went on holiday together. I didn't get to do any windsurfing while there but did enjoy the sun, sea, food and company. The cool little fella in the picture above is a 4" praying mantis that was resting on our balcony wall on Sunday morning. Anyway when I got home yesterday I went for a light wind session at the estuary. You can't beat cold water for getting rid of jet lag!Simpsonized!
Sunday 16th August
Another good day on the estuary today. Rigged a 5.6 but I should have rigged smaller as there was some big gusts coming through. Oisin rigged a 5.4 I'm getting a few faster conka tacks now. Still no sign of my Vulcans turning into spocks yet! Last night Helen turned me into a my simpson self. Doh!!
Another good day on the estuary today. Rigged a 5.6 but I should have rigged smaller as there was some big gusts coming through. Oisin rigged a 5.4 I'm getting a few faster conka tacks now. Still no sign of my Vulcans turning into spocks yet! Last night Helen turned me into a my simpson self. Doh!!
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