Could the drought be over?

I think everyone on the East Coast has started to loose it. If you don't own a SUP board there wasn't much reason to make it out on the water this weekend. Even the lucky sailors who were able to find breeze were out on 6.5+ sails. Well step back from the ledge there is hope and the first sign of wind on the horizon.


I am heading to Hatteras Friday night and it looks like I might have to pack some wet gear.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  Hopefully all of the hot air we create from talking about the wind doesn't kill it.  So keep your fingers crossed, do a wind dance or whatever it is you do to get psyched and turn 15 knots into 20.  I know the Peconic crew will do their part (picture from Peconic Puffin).

Time to reflect during a break in the wind

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.

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.