One last thought....!

Take a paddle ...it may come in handy.

AND....

DONT go down wind (with the wind) first...

Go upwind ( into the wind) first...
...or at most side to side at right angles to the wind.

It's WAY easier and safer to get blown back home if things go awry....
...than fight back uphill , into the breeze

If I havent scared you away completely....
...I'm looking fwd to GoPro viral video of your adventure!!



Jo