Slo got it going. Back in June he asked the question: “Are we going to Hatteras?” And he kept asking.
I asked the good doctor if he was on for a trip. As Steve lead the first Peconic Puffin vision quest to Hatteras back in 1994, I had little doubt he’d say yes. And he did. And then bought a van to make sure he was properly equipped.
I asked Jeff if he was interested. He said Yes. It is worth noting that Jeff (bless his windsurfing heart) has basically said yes to every windsurfing proposition I have made to him. If I asked him to jump off a bridge with me, he’d ask what board to use.
Brewster didn’t need to be asked. “Anyone going to Hatteras?” Brewster confirmed faster than Jeff.
The old-school Puffins in particular find this trip particularly important, not only for the infusion of joy and madness that is indicated annually, but to help heal the wound left by missing 2006 (Michael had a dinged wing and the rest of the crew stayed put.) So our need is great.
The pilgrimage is on!
(Top: The Special Edition of the Peconic Puffin, on paper since 1993, for the pilgrims.
Bottom: Steve and Michael in The Purple Cloud, 1995. In those days two of us could get in one vehicle and drive all our gear down (we had a lot less, and didn’t think to bring lightwind gear. On the roof are Steve’s Scarlet and Queen Jealousy, and Michael’s Pamlico Pilgrim.)
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