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Bonaire Wrap
Finally had some good wind as the week ended. Saturday was the best day yet. I sailed 5.7 and 5.4 most of the day and Jeannie was on a 4.0 (or 4.5 ?) and then a 3.7 in the afternoon. We didn't get in enough sailing this week that I was willing to give up sailing time to take photos - so, unfortunately, I don't really have any good shots to share.
The 'welcoming' driveway full of snow last night made me wish for a few more days in Bonaire. I already miss the Hangout Bar:…
ContinueAdded by Brian on February 28, 2011 at 9:37am — 3 Comments
Bonaire Update
Well, not the greatest of weeks in Bonaire, but it sounds like it's a lot better than Michigan. It's been windier the last few days, mostly in the high teens (knots). Wednesday was a pretty windy day, averaging around 20 knots, but the tide was out during most of the day, making it very dangerous to sail without grounding the fin and getting slammed. Jeannie and I sailed out in the channel, making for shorter than desired runs. Still, the solid conditions (4.5 for Jeannie and 5.4 for me)…
ContinueAdded by Brian on February 24, 2011 at 8:18am — No Comments
Time to Defrost
Hoping to melt some of the ice up there, I'm posting a few pic's from Bonaire. This is day two, and no wind yet!
In case you haven't been to Bonaire, I've posted a view pic's in the slideshow above. There's the Hangout Bar, Jibe City Check-In, the crystal clear water, SUPing on a no wind day, and of course the MI license plate that hangs above the Hangout Bar!
The internet is pretty sketchy down here, so I don't know how lucky I'll be to post pics and videos. It took more…
ContinueAdded by Brian on February 20, 2011 at 10:39pm — 3 Comments
Valentines Day - Top Ten Reasons For Women To Date A Windsurfer
Top Ten Reasons For Women To Date A Windsurfer (from the Peconic Puffin)
Ladies, are you still searching for that special someone? Consider looking amongst the windsurfers:
10. The ratio of men to women is 4 to 1.9. They can talk about something besides football.
8. They don’t smell… Continue
Added by Brian on February 14, 2011 at 9:00am — 4 Comments
New Windsurfer Int'l Mag is out
It won't be long!
Added by Brian on February 12, 2011 at 11:26am — No Comments
More on What to do in the Winter
Added by Brian on January 31, 2011 at 9:09am — 5 Comments
What do do in the Winter
Well, other than ski, snowboard, snow kite, ice sail, you can get ready for the windsurfing season and practice your loops! Check out some stuff at the Boot tradeshow in Duesseldorf:
http://www.dailydose.tv/boot2011loopsimulator.htm
Or, you could just go ahead and windsurf like those Long Island guys:…
ContinueAdded by Brian on January 29, 2011 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments
Eleven Windsurfing Resolutions for 2011
Added by Brian on December 31, 2010 at 11:20am — No Comments
Maybe We Need a Windsurfing Park in MI?
Wesh Center Crew Windsurf Park in Leucate from Julien Taboulet on Vimeo.
The Wesh Center Crew (windsurfing club of Julien Taboulet & Caroline Barbeau), located in Leucate / south of France, is proud to presenting you the first windsurfing park in the world. The 3 riders of the concept, Julien Taboulet/Thomas Traversa/Anthony Ruenes, are making the…
ContinueAdded by Brian on December 29, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
The Invention of Windsurfing
Saw this on God Save the Wind:
Wind & Water - the Invention of Windsurfing from Joseph Schuster on Vimeo.
The first and only documentary about the history, invention, and the evolution of the lifestyle of the windsurfer.…
ContinueAdded by Brian on December 13, 2010 at 7:53am — No Comments
New Mag Issue and Sail Size Data
Also, I sent a note out to everyone about sail size data for free ride windsurfing. If you have a chance during these busy holidays, please send me a list of what sail size you use versus wind speed, plus your weight. You can send it to me directly at ub@wideopenwest.com.
Thanks,
Brian
Added by Brian on December 6, 2010 at 8:54am — No Comments
Happy Thanksgiving
Brian
Added by Brian on November 25, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Michigan's own Ted Schweitzer
Ted shows up at about 3:21 in the video, and is promoting the Original Windsurfer. Ted's dad, Hoyle, was the co-developer of the windsurfer. There's a link to Ted's sight on the RH… Continue
Added by Brian on November 14, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments
The Latest in Extreme Sports
The SUP Cartwheel from Brian S on…
ContinueAdded by Brian on October 25, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments
Attempted Crossing of Lake Michigan
Attempted Crossing of Lake Michigan.
Added by Brian on October 18, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments
The October Windsurfer Int'l is out!
Added by Brian on October 13, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
Think Windsurfers are Nuts?
Added by Brian on October 4, 2010 at 8:28am — No Comments
New (?) Online Aussie Windsurf Mag
Apparently the third issue, but new to me.
Added by Brian on September 21, 2010 at 9:53pm — No Comments
Get Out There Today . .
From the PWA in Klitmoeller: http://www.pwaworldtour.com/index.php?id=389
from the Hatteras Wave Jam: http://obxbeachlife.blogspot.com/2010/09/hatteras-wave-jam-action.html
and for the Ladies:… Continue
Added by Brian on September 21, 2010 at 9:10am — No Comments
Who needs money . . .
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Added by Brian on September 16, 2010 at 8:43pm — 3 Comments
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