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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Saturday the plan was to SUP with Jeff at Ponquogue, but the annual Dance of the Documents to get a parking pass was a bust…I had everything needed for previous years but not this year. As I protested I got a text from Jeff: There’s a pod of whales off shore. Come quick. This was…
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Ridiculously I did not paddlesurf once in 2018. I SUPsailed in the waves a couple times, but no actual down the line (or attempted DTL) SUP action. Recently while flatwater paddling I've assumed the surf position just to see what my balance felt like (not very good.) Then Sunday I was copied on a text…
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You know it is. You KNOW it is! Swap meet time, me droogs…Hampton Watersports is throwing the Spring Fling on Saturday May 18th. Windsurfing swap meet, kiteboarding swap meet, SUP swap meet, surfing swap meet, and are you ready: foiling swap meet. If you're selling used equipment, drop off your gear during the week preceding…
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Windsurfing swap meet. Kiteboarding swap meet Stand up paddling swap meet Surfing swap meet even Foiling swap meet (yes you heard right!) At Hampton Watersports. Saturday September 15th, Saturday, 9AM to 4PM. At the shop. Buy or sell used Foiling, Standup Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding and Surfing gear. Buying – closeouts available, specials on closeout '18 equipment,…
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In addition to being a brilliant windsurfing instructor (and the reason I can jibe) Dasher is a wonderful creator of water videos with soul. He posted this gem earlier today, and I’m quick snatching it up to share. Enjoy. Jax Beach Pier from Dasher on Vimeo.
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…too much rain in the forecast for tomorrow. Instead, try and ride some of the wind today!
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Saying "there will be wind" is a sure way to jinx it. Still, Scott says Friday looks hopeful, so we shall hope! Saturday's swap meet on the other hand, that's happening! It's time to get up close and personal with a whole lot of other people's gear, and pass on what you don't need anymore. …
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May 19th y'all. That's when it happens at Hampton Watersports. Windsurfing, SUP, kiteboarding, surfing, stand up paddling (for those for whom "SUP" isn't enough) and foiling. We'll have details as The Day gets closer, but FYI the Puffin don't lie! Except sometimes.
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I hadn't been in the water in 90 days. That's probably a record for me in the last decade. Way too long! But Christian pinged me on Friday about the possibility of a Saturday paddle, and I said Count Me In. Then a breeze came up and SUP became SUPSailing, with Mr. Charles and Joe…
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That's right. Definitely right. Bring conditions!