Bill and John do not rig in ice and snow. No. Every year as fall turns into winter, these guys head down to Puerto Rico for wind and waves. And right now they're scoring big time. Of the head-high conditions in the photos Hulse tells us this is "what is left of a 12-15 ft swell 4-5 days prior. Glad to say we are not in drysuits, as temps are low 80's and the water is 80. Look as though we have head high conditions and 20mph plus winds for the next 7-10 days. Stay warm."
"Stay warm." Gosh gee thanks John. First of all how about some wind and waves? Do you actually NEED 15 foot swell? Cut that in half and send us some. Also how about just ten degrees of that air and water temp? If it was ten degrees warmer with head high swell we'd be doing great up here right now! But NOOOOOOOOO...
Stay warm. Thanks John. You too, Bill.
I hate you both.
(photos of the good times in the Carib by John. That's Bill with the sail. Life is unfair.)
The only reason they're getting those waves is because of the nasty weather along the US east coast... I think a bit of gratitude would be nice, fellas. :) haha
Posted by: Andy | January 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I do ap riggpreciate your sacrifices but those those that know me know I've done as much ice and snow rigging as anybody, so I feel your pain but my drysuit"s packed away till spring. today 21mph gust 29 waves 4-8 ft and I'm the only windsurfer out need I say more
Posted by: bill barber | January 12, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Dude don't worry about the haters. If you don't like the cold...go someplace warm. Good on you and I hope the rest of your time there is all epic sessions.
Aloha
RH
Posted by: rotorhead | January 12, 2011 at 08:37 PM
wahwahwahwaaaaa!
Posted by: scott k. | January 13, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Michael, that is Bill in the pics,heading out for another sesh.As for, " life being unfair ",lets just call it the balance of nature.I can't send you ten degrees of temp, because it would lower our temp to a chilly 72. Bundle up and go ice sledding or get on a plane and head south. I'll be here until March,so I'll send more pics to torment you. PS nice forcast you have up there. JH
Posted by: John Hulse | January 14, 2011 at 06:19 AM
looks killer,make sure you put on the sunscreen!
Posted by: cd | January 16, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Bastards! Last time I was in Rico was flat and windless. But it was in early May....
Posted by: Tonywind | January 16, 2011 at 09:18 PM