Doesn't that look like fun? It does to me...I've only sailed in ocean waves* three times (barely) this year, and I envy everyone who is getting more than me. I snagged this photo from Tatiana Howard's blog, which I've only recently discovered. Tatiana is in that photo...somewhere...we thank her for sharing a moment we can relate to!
I keep planning on going down to the Hatteras* for some ocean sailing, but either the Long Island forecast has been comparable or I've had things keeping me up north. Meanwhile OBX Bill reports that they've had maybe too much wind down Hatteras way, describing the prospects of wave sailing a few days ago as "suicidal". I have no sympathy at all for Bill...he LIVES on the Outer Banks.
I must get down there soon, and maybe on some Long Island waves even sooner.
*I've had great fun in the rollers that appear at Sebonac Inlet...low tide and west winds >20 knots is the magic formula. Sebonac is on the Long Island Windsurfing Map.
**Access to Cape Hatteras is becoming an issue, as the only bridge that will get you there is darn near falling down. If you love windsurfing in Hatteras (or doing anything in Hatteras) check out this web site which makes sending a letter to the appropriate goverment agencies quite easy.
I discovered Tatianas blog yesterday and liked it. Looks like she gets in some pretty good wave sailing.........but she does live in the Mecca of windsurfing! Am I green with envy?? As for the washing machine treatment shown in the pic - that's part and parcel of wave sailing.....isn't it just great?! Love it!
Posted by: Bunty | May 10, 2007 at 03:24 AM
Tatiana has a great blog. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Joe Rouse | May 18, 2007 at 12:31 AM