The Mighty Mike Burns recently queried the Long Island windsurfing forum thusly: "Liquid water?" What's a waterman or waterwoman to do with all this ice? I had a great seven days in Bonaire last month (more reports coming) but I need more. I subscribe to Long Island's Windsurfing Rule of 100 (works for SUPing too). But dang…I need me a place to get wet! Some of the wind chimps have been finding ways around…
Option one is ice windsurfing. I haven't partaken in a few years, but Scott, the Wolf and Jeff were amongst the gliding at Mecox recently. Just remember that dropping the sail (or yourself) doesn't mean you stop. You keep going and going and going…
Option two is to head south. Bill Barber sent word from 'Rico that the waves were tasty and sweet and warm, and that he's having a great time, which is why in the time-honored tradition of the Peconic Puffin: we hate him. And ask him for more photos!
I myself am in Option three mode…waiting for some ocean conditions or a string of warm days to open up Sebonac. There's a 4.7 day with my name on it out there somewhere.
(Ice sailing photo by Jeff Schultz. Photographer of Sir William unknown as of press time.)
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