If only it was a countdown. And what’s the difference between winter and spring for a windsurfer in these parts, anyway? It’s still drysuit or heavy wetsuit season until June. There’s no ice sailing, it’s true, but the inner bay launches should not be iced over (hello Mecox, hello Meschutt!) The best thing I can see (and can see it already) about the end of winter is that the sun is out longer. Catch a little après-work shred, if you’re in the right spot.
Let’s take a quick tour of the other Long Island windsurfing blogs:
Mike Burns recently got back from Bonaire, and is now in the midst of switching from his beloved Mistral Jokers to new JP Freestyle boards.
Frank bemoans the lack of windsurfers at hearings to keep Heckscher Park open and available to windsurfers. As it is, New York State Parks on Long Island officially have a no-windsurfing policy, he says. Out east this doesn't affect us, but Heckscher is the most popular single windsurfing destination on Long Island, and keeping that park open (and available to windsurfers) is important. Check out Frank's reports.
Dennis is excited about the approach of Spring, and looks forward to (in addition to improving his jibes and top end speed) finally taking my old Naish 8’5” out for a spin. Boy will that be a learning experience for him (not to mention enormous fun!)
Tony hasn’t posted on his blog since December.
Peconic Jeff continues to experiment with his GoPro camera…he has a new video from our last session at Sebonac Inlet.
I know I’m missing a windy Monday…hopefully one or more of these guys got some!
Let’s take a quick tour of the other Long Island windsurfing blogs:
Mike Burns recently got back from Bonaire, and is now in the midst of switching from his beloved Mistral Jokers to new JP Freestyle boards.
Frank bemoans the lack of windsurfers at hearings to keep Heckscher Park open and available to windsurfers. As it is, New York State Parks on Long Island officially have a no-windsurfing policy, he says. Out east this doesn't affect us, but Heckscher is the most popular single windsurfing destination on Long Island, and keeping that park open (and available to windsurfers) is important. Check out Frank's reports.
Dennis is excited about the approach of Spring, and looks forward to (in addition to improving his jibes and top end speed) finally taking my old Naish 8’5” out for a spin. Boy will that be a learning experience for him (not to mention enormous fun!)
Tony hasn’t posted on his blog since December.
Peconic Jeff continues to experiment with his GoPro camera…he has a new video from our last session at Sebonac Inlet.
I know I’m missing a windy Monday…hopefully one or more of these guys got some!
09 was a rough year for inland lakes to the south. lets hope for a great 2010 everywhere.
Posted by: ralph | March 01, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Mike,
I understand that you eastenders got some breeze. I spend Monday mostly underpowered on a 6.0. I should have rigged bigger: but we figured it was about to fill in any moment. I apologize for the "tone" of my Blog lately. I’ve windsurfed 3 times in the last three weeks ; so I expect to become more joyful.
Posted by: F messina | March 02, 2010 at 02:33 PM
I spent Monday working, Frank. Meanwhile don't apologize for tone...tell me what we can do to keep Heckscher open and get the same beach access that fishermen get.
Posted by: Michael | March 02, 2010 at 02:56 PM