The Peconic Puffin
A blog about a group of windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts, and their friends. Established 1993.
Category: Surfing/SUP
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Hampton Watersports swap coming! Here's the word from Jon: Wings, foils, EFoils, surfboards, SUP's, kites and windsurf gear – all at excellent pricing! Saturday Swap Sale May 24 Buy or sell New (pre Tariff pricing!), used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil, Kite, surf and Windsurf gear. Sellers – please drop your used gear now thru 10 am…
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An inspection revealed "concerns about the concrete". Not good. Repairing bridge supports is not a fast process. The spring, summer, and fall are going to be impacted, other beaches are going to be impacted by the influx of waterlovers shut out from Ponquogue and points west. The Bowl is out. Not good. https://www.eastendbeacon.com/ponquogue-bridge-closed-for-inspection-by-engineers/
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(word from the shop): The swap is on at Hampton Watersports, but it's taking place in the back shed as rain is expected. People have been dropping off gear for two weeks so there's plenty to pick from. The gear will not be laid out on the ground. Swap is on!
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Swap Meet and sale at Hampton Watersports Saturday September 23rd. From the shop: "Sept 23. Buy or sell New, used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil, Kite, surf and Windsurf gear. Sellers – please drop your used gear now thru 10 am 9/23 Buyers – Come by and check it out . Note: Anyone looking for…
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You've been waiting for it. I know I have! Hampton Watersports will bring it live Saturday May 20th. From the horse's mouth: "Buy or sell used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil, Kite, Windsurfing and Surfing gear. Sellers: drop your gear off Monday 5/15 through Saturday 10AM Buyers: Come check it out! " The shop says…
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Stuff is on sale Saturday at Hampton Watersports. Wind, wing, kite, paddle, da works. The store is marking down all sorts of things you want, and they will be selling used equipment belonging to other waterpeople. But don't call it a swap meet! Do you know LL Cool J's song that begins "DON'T CALL IT…
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The week-long formula at Hampton Watersports has been working, and they'll be at it again starting Sunday May 14th. From the shop: "May 14 – May 20. Week long swap is back. People loved the fact that they could stop by whenever it was convenient for them. Buy or sell used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil,…
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When I think about winter and water time (when I don't have tickets to fly to Bonaire) I worry. What if there are no good days? Silly me. Just because it's freezing cold and miserable doesn't mean there's no fun to be had! A review of Peconic Puffin articles from past Februarys offers up a…
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I've seen a shark on Long Island. I've seen a whale breach, and I've seen a whole lot of seals. But I'd never seen dolphins until today. SUPping in messy 3-4 foot waves at Ponquogue I was paddling out when ten feet in front of me a dolphin crested riding a wave in. I started…
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Frank is a man who cares about his beaches. Access rights, cleaning them up, you name it. This year's annual Gilgo Park Beach Cleanup takes place Saturday September 21, starting at 9AM. Bring your smiles! As seen on the Long Island Windsurfers group on FB August 11 post.