Even by the standards of the...um...most enthusiastic of us (I was gonna say crazy) it's a bit cold out. But a blizzard AND WIND are coming at the same time, which could make for some tasty photos. Also, at this time of the year you never know when the last sesh of the year will be, but I know I want at least one more. So Jeff and I are talking...maybe North Sea Road, maybe Mecox, maybe Towd Point, maybe Iron Pier. It won't be a long session, but it will be a session. If you want in, call me/text me/email me/post a comment soon.
(9:40 AM radar from NEXRAD)
its not even going to be above freezing!!!! whatch out for that monofilm...crrrraaaack.
Posted by: scott kielt | December 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Don't be a gurlyman, Scott! :)
Granted this is a bit of a hairbrained scheme, but it could be fun (for about 45 minutes)...
I'm just sitting here waiting for the wind and snow.
Posted by: Michael | December 19, 2009 at 10:10 AM
and you think im crazy.
Posted by: scott kielt | December 19, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Damn you windsurfer are wired differently
Posted by: Turinas | December 19, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Temps topped out at 29.7F, just short of my minimum (and that's with sun). I've put up my whiteflag of surrender to pre-Christmas coziness, having set a fire in the fireplace and placed the tree in the stand. Time for some nog & grog!
Posted by: Jeff, aka PeconicJeff | December 19, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Monofilm cracking below 32F? What's that, another urban legend?
Posted by: TonyWind | December 19, 2009 at 11:21 PM
hey tony have you ever sailed a monofilm sail in sub freezing weather? i can tell you this from experience....they crack, especially when derigging. urban legend, i think not.
Posted by: scott kielt | December 20, 2009 at 12:20 PM
So we should all get Superfreaks and winter sail on Dacron!
I have found that rolling up sails in the water when it's below 32 works well...then quick lean them on their side for some draining.
Posted by: Michael | December 20, 2009 at 01:54 PM
No Scott, I haven't. I thought you were joking...Well, if that happened to you consistently than I believe it. I just don't see the physical reason of that. Is the monofilm getting brittle? I thought that happens way below 32F....
Posted by: TonyWind | December 20, 2009 at 05:51 PM
yes tony brittle is the word, thats one reason i dont buy monofilm sails anymore. unfortunaely for us here on l.i. our best winds come in the winter months.
Posted by: scott kielt | December 21, 2009 at 08:06 AM