The Peconic Puffin Windsurfing Blog

Circle Beach

A friend of mine once had a house near this spot, but I forgot about it.  Circle Beach on Noyack Bay, for E and NE...not bad! 
Saturday had us on 5 and 6 meter sails (Bruce may have rigged a 7).  That be Joe Natalie and Shelley, Artie, me, Martin and the aforementioned Bruce.

Good spot for when you don't have the time to get to Napeague!

(Photos by The Art of Windsurfing)

A Perfect Day at Hart's Cove

T'was me, Lord vanderWolf and Chimply Lord Scotworth (the Earl of Kielt).   Three guys who haven't windsurfed much in a long time.  Struggling to remember how.  Struggling to revive atrophied muscles.   Very much in need of a Good Day.

We got it on Memorial Day.

I arrived to find Scott on his 5.3, lit.  The Wolf was putting up a 4.7, and while normally I'd be matching Scott's rig, I needed an easy session and so grabbed my 4.7 and a 93 liter.   

It was the right choice.  On a beautiful day, sunny, windy and warm (on East Wind...where was the rain?) we were ripping from one end to the other, comfortable and happy.   I'd only ever sailed Hart's Cove once before...a great spot for beginners with lots of shallows and relatively tame water. After a few more sessions like this I'd be wanting big ramps and challenges, but this day was perfect for us.

"I declare this day to be the best of the year so far" Scott announced, and we all agreed.

It was a day we all needed.

(The Wolf set's his 4.7 for good times!)

 

 

 

Swap Meet!

You've been waiting for it.  I know I have!

Hampton Watersports will bring it live Saturday May 20th.  From the horse's mouth:

"Buy or sell used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil, Kite, Windsurfing and Surfing gear.   

 Sellers:  drop your gear off Monday 5/15 through Saturday 10AM

 Buyers:  Come check it out! "

The shop says if you're looking for something specific, let them know before hand.  They'll help you shop if needed.

See you there!

April Fools on the Water

Webbies was sweet.  Solid 4.7 or 4.2, neck high water, smooth with the occasional easy ramp.  T’was me, Scott, Cyrus, Dilay and pilot Frank hogging it to ourselves.   Scott lead me across to the other side, at which point I turned around and A:  saw nothing through the rain and fog, and B:  Even if I had this was only my second session at Webbys so I had no idea where the launch was.  “Wait for me!” I told Lord Scotworth, who laughed then launched back.   In less than I minute I spotted Frank’s red sail in the distance and so had my bearings.

P.S.  Such a better session than my last (which was my first in a third of a year.)  I almost remember how to jibe!

Meanwhile...

“Well I would drive 500 miles…” said Artie, who wanted the same conditions, sans drysuit.  In Avon OBX he was, also catching some big wind too and wants us all to know he's wearing summer booties!  Get it Artie!

(Video:  Me chasing the Earl of Kielt, Frank heading outbound)