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Mike Burns wasn’t kidding when he said the forecast for the Outer Banks was tremendous.   Fortunately this morning lightened up a bit, so a few hours of 4.7ish sailing was available for the early birds (Ryan, Robert, and me on a 4.5).   By late morning the switch got flipped, though, and it back on the three meter sails for all of us.

I took the afternoon off, hoping to spend the saved energy in the waves today.   Out the window of our house Mike was throwing spocks, shove-its, and most impressively to me (I’m such a geek) helitacks on a 3.7 in 30 knots.  Must try that today.     Jeff and Tedrowe plugged away as well

Windfest begins Today, and there’s been some talk in the windsurfing blogosphere of a windsurfing blogger summit (or more humbly, the chance that some of us will get to meet in person.)   I said hi to Lost In Hatteras’ Andy Tuesday.  I’d actually met him before but hadn’t put the two together.   We’ll see what turns up today…the winds are already blowing!

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4 responses to “Got Wind? In Hatteras We Do.”

  1. Bunty Avatar

    Rock on!!

  2. Joe Rouse Avatar

    You got wind, we’ve got wind.
    Glad to know that you are having a good time. Like Bunty said, “Rock on!”

  3. Mac Avatar

    Hey Michael, I got here Wed afternoon in time to sail a couple of hours on my 4.6. Was on 5.4 and 6.5 on Thurs. Great wind for sure last couple of days. Was at windfest last night…very sparse gathering…didn’t see anyone. Going SUP’ing today in the waves…probably north Avon. You staying around all weekend?

  4. Michael Avatar

    Mac, I’ve emailed you directly…give me a call and let’s meet in Avon!

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