2024 10 27 - Hampton Seabreeze

 Season has kicked off in style with a Sunday evening sea breeze session.  Got out on both the nugget and the twin tip.  Saw Natalie, Rich, Steve - same crew as always.  Took a beating at times but that is all part of the fun.

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