Yeah it was cold. Very cold. So what? We haven't had a great day at Sebonac in ages!
Frank B, the Wolf and I shared the bay with the first puffins of the season, on sails from 4.2-4.6, and we were LIT. With the tide low and still ebbing, the ramps were beautifully spaced with inviting clean patches in between, so you could really wind up and hit 'em hard. And if you wanted to surf the rolling swell, whatever they lacked in height was more than made up for in length and smoothness.
I love a good day at Sebonac Inlet.
Did I mention how cold it was? The water was fine, but with air temps around 29, it felt like we skipped a few months and went straight to February. I had some slush form on my sail, and the Wolf reported ice on his harness. Strictly drysuit conditions.
No Pics Michael?
Posted by: George Markopoulos | November 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Hey guess what -
The Gateway Boathouse that's opening on the Rockaway Peninsula next Spring (the "new neighbors" I referred to in my Saturday post) - they're talking about having windsurfing.
Right now there is ONE lone windsurfer that I see out in the bay from time to time. Maybe he won't be quite so lonely any more!
Posted by: bonnie | November 24, 2008 at 10:34 AM
George, we struck out on photos. My camera died, Peconic Jeff couldn't make the session, and The Wolf forgot his (even when Jeff asked him to bring one.)
Bonnie...I'm told that the most scenic kayaking on the east end begins just behind Sebonac Inlet. I've standup paddled back there briefly, I can vouch for the fact that it's stunning. Though you should still pursue windsurfing!
Posted by: michael | November 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Drysuits? Sounds like trunks weather to me. Oh wait... 29 ...Faaahrenheit... riiiight....
That's only 3 degrees colder than it was here : )
Posted by: Andy | November 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM