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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It had been nine and a half months since I windsurfed. Why? Lack of conditions, conflicting family schedule, bad luck. I’d stood at South Jamesport with Pav a couple of times watching the wind fail to come up. I HAVE spent a few weekends in the introductory-to-wingfoiling waters. And intend to pursue it. But…
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The Worst Spring Ever. Scott says so. April sans Sebonac? WHAT? My foot straps have never been dryer. The last time I went for this long a stretch without sailing was 1995.
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I used to be the guy pushing the limits of cold weather sailing…I remember a day Peconic Jeff and I set out to not leave until our sails were iced up during a Mecox session. But I haven't managed a winter session yet this season, and we're 1/3 through! Leave it to Artie to hit…
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Windsurf with a Fitbit? I was curious…how much exercise am I actually getting on the water? But I was also fearful of destroying the thing…we all know that a "waterproof" device is often no match for a few falls off a windsurfer making 25 knots! On Sunday I thought my drysuit might make it possible. …
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The line of shredmobiles on Sunday was stretching far back up the road. “When was the last time you saw so many windsurfers” asked Aurelio? It had been awhile! Particularly at Sebonac, which is usually our most sailed launch, but in 2023 for me at least this was sesh #1. So welcome! Saturday it started…
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In the words of an OG Puffin named Dave in 1993, “don’t do that, do that!” More specifically, use a downhaul tool of some kind when attaching or releasing your downhaul, lest your hand be injured, as happened recently to The Art of Windsurfing. At the request of the editors, Artie is here to tell…
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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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The Swap Meet has been postponed one week due to weather. It will now be held Saturday September 30th. Additional info when it's available. Word is Andy Brandt's clinics will go on as scheduled. Nothing stops ABK!
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Check out the new foot straps on my beloved 109, which desperately needed them. From Fanatic, they are black on black (tres stylish) comfortable and easy to adjust. It's been awhile since I've upgraded foot straps on a board (I "upgrade" when the existing straps fall apart LOL) but these are so good I…
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A well-behaved hurricane for us windfolk! Sufficiently off shore to not threaten our homes, sufficiently windable that we had two days of quality wind time. Grazie! Friday was the warmup sesh…a mix of windsurfers and wing sailors on foils at Cold Spring…five meters was the sail call. Like a fool I left immediately before it…