University winter break was very short, but that was the only chance for me to test the device in actual ocean. I did not have too many time possibilities as it was now or after spring term exams in June. I bought a plane ticket to Lisbon and just before my flight the departure I contacted several diving schools. One of the guys at diving school recommended me Hugo a diver that was working on a submarine power plant.

My main goal was to make sure the device is useful in the actual real surfing spot. Portugal was an obvious choice since its very consistent and within single flight distance.

With Hugo we discussed deployment, I got plenty of advice on how to improve it (yes I will finally replace threaded connection with flange), and we waited at weather window….. which did not come. I came to Peniche during almost 2 week long storm. So we agreed Hugo will send the device back over the post.