Readers may have noticed that we had one of the big cheeses in windsurfing editorial on Long Island last week. In a post about a Napeague sesh we noted that the mighty Pete DeKay was on hand and on the water (along with some of LI's finest, as well and Andy Brandt's ABK instructor mob.) Readers knowledgeable in things ABK may have surmised that Pete (a former ABK instructor) was lending a hand. But he was not.
No indeed. So what was the pride of Canada doing in our parts? "Working on a feature for Windsport," said Windsport's editor.
"About what," inquired the Peconic Puffin's editor?
"The coolest spot on the East Coast," Pete replied.
"The coldest spot on the East Coast," Andy Brandt chimed in, shivering between runs.
"The top spot for bikini-clad babes," added ABK instructor Brandon, surveying the collection of men wrapped to the gills in neoprene.
"Well it's pretty darn good," finished instructor Tom Lepak, who is always happy to sail.
Pete went on to explain that he's looking to highlight vibrant windsurfing communities, and Long Island's windsurfing scene is certainly alive and kicking. In fact Mr. DeKay is hoping to return in two weeks for the East Coast Windsurfing Festival (June 6-7th at Hecksher Park). We're hoping he comes!
(Wanna help get Pete here? Windsport needs a place to stay for Pete and a photographer somewhere near Hecksher. If you've got a place for them, leave a comment or email me directly (click on the link in the right hand column towards the bottom of the blog) and I'll connect everyone.)
No indeed. So what was the pride of Canada doing in our parts? "Working on a feature for Windsport," said Windsport's editor.
"About what," inquired the Peconic Puffin's editor?
"The coolest spot on the East Coast," Pete replied.
"The coldest spot on the East Coast," Andy Brandt chimed in, shivering between runs.
"The top spot for bikini-clad babes," added ABK instructor Brandon, surveying the collection of men wrapped to the gills in neoprene.
"Well it's pretty darn good," finished instructor Tom Lepak, who is always happy to sail.
Pete went on to explain that he's looking to highlight vibrant windsurfing communities, and Long Island's windsurfing scene is certainly alive and kicking. In fact Mr. DeKay is hoping to return in two weeks for the East Coast Windsurfing Festival (June 6-7th at Hecksher Park). We're hoping he comes!
(Wanna help get Pete here? Windsport needs a place to stay for Pete and a photographer somewhere near Hecksher. If you've got a place for them, leave a comment or email me directly (click on the link in the right hand column towards the bottom of the blog) and I'll connect everyone.)
Pete, You're always welcome at my house.
Posted by: Jon | May 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM
I've got a place they can both stay, aboot 25 minutes from the beach, eh.
Posted by: chachi | May 22, 2009 at 12:51 AM