The Peconic Puffin
A blog about a group of windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts, and their friends. Established 1993.
Category: Windsurfing
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North Sea Road was blown out. Jon Ford said "I think I'd need a 3.6". If Jonathan needed a. 3.6 I needed to hide in my van! Feeling better (safer) about the prospects of East Landing, Jeff and I headed over to meet Artie. Sat around for an hour talking and waiting for Artie (fools…
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Monday morning saw a quick session for wingers and windsurfers at the end of North Sea Road on the Little Peconic. Me and Pav on 5ish meters and small boards for a couple hours, while Jon Ford and assortment of wingers got it done as well. Thursday is looking prime from the Northeast! Keep your…
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Everything worked. Eric was on a 7.3, I was great on a 5.4…whatever you had, you planed on a sunny warm Thursday afternoon. Also on the water: Joe Nat and The Art of Windsurfing!
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I was curious as to how much of a workout windsurfing actually was. Hooked in cruising in easy conditions on a 7.5 was one thing, but how about when the wind was up? A few times now I've strapped on my fitbit when wearing a drysuit or fullsuit (the bit is said to be waterproof…
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The winds were nuts. "Three Oh to Six Oh" I was laughingly advised by Scott upon arrival. Rob was rigging four and change so I followed suit with a 4.7, on 93 liters to get me through the lulls. It was needed. Scott's description was not an exaggeration. There were times we were gagging. And…
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Jeff has actually been sailing all spring but I haven't shared the water with him in ages. 10-almost 20 years ago (!!!) we sailed all the time! Caught some five meter action (six and seven for the crazies Artie and Eric!) at Sebonac on Sunday. Also on the water: The Natalies, Scott, and winger…
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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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The rhymes were just sitting there, sorry A warm, windy sunny Saturday at Sebonac! Scott somehow missed it but there were plenty of other windsurfers and wingers on hand, including many Natalies, Christian, the Art of Windsurfing, mois, and more all catching the 20+ knot conditions while Jeff Schultz was snapping photos. I was lightly…
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We had windsurfers. Windfoilers. Wingfoilers. A kiter. Even and e-foiler! Me I was just happy to get my first session in of the year, sharing the day with Rob, Marty, Scott, George, Artie and e-foil guy. Took several runs before the board (109 with a 5.4) remembered how to go fastish…same with the…
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Long Island windsurfer Lenny Gazda passed away. I did not know him, but many people I know did, and held him in high regard. What follows is from Ely Spivack: We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our fellow windsurfing tribe member, Lenny Gazda. Many of us had known him for 30+ years,…