Geoff

That’s a cool idea!

Glad you had another great sesh, WD.

Looks like Saturday will be another great day, and again I’ll be out of action at a retreat in Rome. Alas…so far, still just 6 days all year…

Locally, I’m the only “long distance” windsurfer I know of. Have sailed 35-40 miles of course sailing on the St Lawrence, and gone ~5 miles upwind of Geneva on Seneca (on both S and on W winds). You have to be a little sick to want to do it!

In the ’90s, I did hear of sailing to Canada from Hamburg, or somewhere near there.

It’s not for the…[Read more]

That sunset was the most striking sunset I’ve seen in a long time. The photo is good, but the vivid contrast in colors was simply stunning, as was the 3-D texture of the clouds in the “foreground” (the ones high up overhead, with the reds and greys).

Sunday 10/8 was raging at Seneca, WNW so gusty started off in upper teens (after it switched to…[Read more]

Ooh, yeah, he liked it. Nothing like seeing Dad get smacked!!!

Oh, nice birds-eye view of getting slammed for the finale.

Here’s hoping that this direct appeal to the Wind Gods – I admit, I’m a pagan wind worshipper – is effective!

1) Tie a figure-of-eight stopper knot in one end of your outhaul line. The reason to use a figure-of-eight rather than an overhand knot is that an overhand knot will get really really tight and be very difficult to untie (one almost never needs to untie this knot, but it’s good nautical practice to use proper knots). Also, a figure-0f-eight is…[Read more]

I’m looking for a home for an F2 All-Carbon Lightning, if you’re up for it Frankie. R I D I C U L O U S L Y   L I G H T, there is not an ounce of water in it (much lighter than my Fanatic Mega Cat); CB is in good shape; mast track has been updated to a modern track (lost a couple of inches of excursion towards the nose); CB gaskets were replaced…[Read more]

I have to admit, I see foiling a windsurfer as an interesting thing in and of itself, but I don’t see it as a viable long-term idea for light wind windsurfing. To me, waves / swell are much of the fun, so for big lakes foiling takes that out; any lakes that develop significant weed burdens are out; have heard multiple stories and can see the risk…[Read more]

Hi Frankie

I don’t believe anyone foil windsurfs yet; several kiters are foiling.

I understand that Tom Hammerton, of Hot Sails Maui (now living in PA just south of Corning, NY), is designing a windsurfing foil.

Been an awful season for me, as work, moving, etc., have dramatically constrained my ability to get out. Only 1 time here in NY so…[Read more]

Local wind was bad, and my truck is broken down anyway. NY highway salt has had  it’s way with too many parts hanging in the underbody. Probably will get it back after July 4, and many $1000s to replace lots of parts. Good to hear you all are having good sessions. I’m still at 1 here in NY (had 3 down in Hilton Head in May).

Doug…if the sail…[Read more]

Still for sale, heckuva great cartop carrier for windsurfing.

Cool pics.

I made the error of bringing a big board and a little board, but NOT the board I needed (117 Aero). So I was on the rainbow Freak (6.7) and 89L Kombat…could of used more board in the Montana-sized holes.

I agree that crowded launch sites are problematic and everyone needs to follow the rules of the road. Bikies and wind sports…[Read more]

Doug is correct.

Floatation vests are not USCG approved, and if you were ever stopped by the CG it wouldn’t save you from a ticket. But it looks pretty good and I’ve never heard of any windsurfer being stopped. I have the same basic one and like it very much.

Kayaking rodeo jackets are probably the best call if you choose to have a real Class…[Read more]