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Can we pull off a blizzard sesh?

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Even by the standards of the…um…most enthusiastic of us (I was gonna say crazy) it's a bit cold out.   But a blizzard AND WIND are coming at the same time, which could make for some tasty photos.  Also, at this time of the year you never know when the last sesh of the year will be, but I know I want at least one more.   So Jeff and I are talking…maybe North Sea Road, maybe Mecox, maybe Towd Point, maybe Iron Pier.   It won't be a long session, but it will be a session.  If you want in, call me/text me/email me/post a comment soon.

(9:40 AM radar from NEXRAD)

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10 responses to “Can we pull off a blizzard sesh?”

  1. scott kielt Avatar
    scott kielt

    its not even going to be above freezing!!!! whatch out for that monofilm…crrrraaaack.

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  2. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Don’t be a gurlyman, Scott! 🙂
    Granted this is a bit of a hairbrained scheme, but it could be fun (for about 45 minutes)…
    I’m just sitting here waiting for the wind and snow.

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  3. scott kielt Avatar
    scott kielt

    and you think im crazy.

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  4. Turinas Avatar
    Turinas

    Damn you windsurfer are wired differently

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  5. Jeff, aka PeconicJeff Avatar
    Jeff, aka PeconicJeff

    Temps topped out at 29.7F, just short of my minimum (and that’s with sun). I’ve put up my whiteflag of surrender to pre-Christmas coziness, having set a fire in the fireplace and placed the tree in the stand. Time for some nog & grog!

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  6. TonyWind Avatar
    TonyWind

    Monofilm cracking below 32F? What’s that, another urban legend?

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  7. scott kielt Avatar
    scott kielt

    hey tony have you ever sailed a monofilm sail in sub freezing weather? i can tell you this from experience….they crack, especially when derigging. urban legend, i think not.

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  8. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    So we should all get Superfreaks and winter sail on Dacron!
    I have found that rolling up sails in the water when it’s below 32 works well…then quick lean them on their side for some draining.

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  9. TonyWind Avatar
    TonyWind

    No Scott, I haven’t. I thought you were joking…Well, if that happened to you consistently than I believe it. I just don’t see the physical reason of that. Is the monofilm getting brittle? I thought that happens way below 32F….

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  10. scott kielt Avatar
    scott kielt

    yes tony brittle is the word, thats one reason i dont buy monofilm sails anymore. unfortunaely for us here on l.i. our best winds come in the winter months.

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