It has been a great year so far. When the wind doesn't blow you realize how precious great days are when they come. While there have been some epic days so far this year the wind seemed to drop off once I started using the camera. As a result I was reluctant to use it a couple times when I was dialed in. Here are some shots I got before the wind died:
Day 1 I was on a 5.0-100L and Day 2 4.5-85L
Here is to no longer wearing gloves or a hood. I can't wait to be in Cape Hatteras in a week to Windsurf, SUP and even try some kiteboarding.
For now the wind looks dead all over the east coast for the most part and the forecast doesn't look much better. That said, the last awesome day I had the forecast wasn't good. Hopefully this weekend shapes up there are tons of fronts heading for the northeast as we speak.
Showing posts with label Todd's Point. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Todd's Point. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Decent March Windsurfing Session at Todd's Point
Sometimes you head to the beach knowing that you are going to rig your smallest sail and rip in incredible conditions. You turn on your pump up mix as you get closer to the launch and your hair stands on end from the excitement. However, there are the times you head to a nearby spot expecting to see the conditions aren't good and run some errands. This was one of those days...but it turned into a good warm up session for the season.
I have seen so many people drive up to a windsurfing spot and turn around even when the conditions are good. I guess we think that if we know the conditions aren't good doing errands etc... won't feel so bad. On this day I showed up to Todd's point planning to turn around but was surprised by the 20knt puff that was there on my arrival. Sailed a 5.8 - 120L. Probably could have been on a 100L but didn't bring it, given how cold it was and how large holes were between gust the 120L helped maximize time and fun. First time using the GoPro camera windsurfing and I mounted it on the most important part of the boom for maneuvers. All and all a nice surprise session with first attempts at filming.
I have seen so many people drive up to a windsurfing spot and turn around even when the conditions are good. I guess we think that if we know the conditions aren't good doing errands etc... won't feel so bad. On this day I showed up to Todd's point planning to turn around but was surprised by the 20knt puff that was there on my arrival. Sailed a 5.8 - 120L. Probably could have been on a 100L but didn't bring it, given how cold it was and how large holes were between gust the 120L helped maximize time and fun. First time using the GoPro camera windsurfing and I mounted it on the most important part of the boom for maneuvers. All and all a nice surprise session with first attempts at filming.
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