Plans Change

Because of the mediocre forecast, I'm making the executive decision to canel this weekends excursion to Hatteras.

Also, the possibility of good conditions next week heavily influenced my decision:

***STAY TUNED because a this developing tropical system and the precise track is very uncertain. However, this system could effect the OBX by the middle of next week!


If this forecast comes to fruition, I will definately be heading south mid week for a few days!

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

The chesapeake was rockin monday morning!

Here is a shot of the rig that went over the bridge, partially submerged in about 10 feet of water



This is a shot of the crane and repair barge working to sure up the bridge


14 mile back up on sunday so we stayed in Delaware and came back Monday morning. There where still some residual backups, but not nearly as bad


Sandy Point is epic on a north-this is a great shot of the launch taken from the bridge, and the camera is point north

Amazing-Three Venue Day!

Man I nailed the forecast today! Here's the bottom line, ocean session at Assateague around 3.30pm to 5pm. 5.6 on the 91 ltr to start, then pulled out the 109.

Was pretty much underpowered the whole time, so I couldn't really work into any kinda postion to ride a swell. But it was still a blast to be out in the ocean again. Big rolling swell on the outside.





It was a bit like work on the 91.
So I came in and switched to the 109:




It was more or less dead high tide.







The overhead carry method not really possible w/the helmet cam on.

This morning between 10-12.30 sailed well powered 7.0 w/the 109ltr. Continued success w/the heli tacks. I'm now beginning to use them for a tactical advantage and not just as trick.

Here some shots from the morning session:





Very violent storms rolled in fast so I threw down a lightening de-rig, with lightening in the distance:


Then we rolled north to Holtz Landing and lunch in Bethany. Here we're riding bikes at Hotlz.



So it was while we where at Holtz that the wind filled back in down in Assateague, so we headed south and scored again!
Shot some helmet cam action today.


Here is a video teaser:

Wild Ponys of Assateague:




I suspect Assateague is a great place for SUP


Headed to Hatteras next weekend!

Andy, I need two more sets of these straps for my JPs. See you Saturday


Red Sky at Night (from our back porch in Milford):

Callus Maintenance

Thats what I call three hours of putting around w/o a harness in the baby pool.

Great to be out on the water again today. Last thing I want happening is letting my hands get soft going into prime season. Any day of sailing, even without a harness.......

My heli-tacks are just getting better an better. Its getting to the point where I'm more surprised wehn I miss one then when I stay dry. Was better than 70% today!

Chatted w/Dave Gale and Bob Ramsey.


Bob just came back from Cabarete. He scored fairly well there, and he's promised to forward some of the photos to post here, so check back for those.



Talk about a toy box (check the license plate), that RV is full of toys.


My floaty board-109 ltr RRD freestyle wave. Rotated into my first forwards on this board:


Delaware State Parks:


As a side note, last night was my Uncle John's 60th surprise birthday. He was the very instrumental in developing my deep passion for all things ocean related. I made a brief speach telling every one there how hes had an influence on my life.

Looking forward to tomorrows forecast. There a chance for some powered up sailing down in Assatague.

Camping in Hatteras

Next weekend we're going back down to Hatteras for 4 days. We're staying at a camp site, and I'm sure we're gonna learn alot. So last weekend I wanted make a dry run setting up my tent. Better to work out the wrinkles before.

Here is the result of the first time I assembled a tent. Took me about 30 mintues......The leach looks a little loose, needs a bit less downhaul..

Hopefully the next time i can improve on the assembly time.



I hope this thing doesn't fall apart in the middle of the night. I'll take another dry run and set it up this weekend. Still need a few more things from the camping store. Mainly a grill to cook with. I suppose we should also bring a fold up table and some chairs. Any other experienced campers out there with some advice for a first timer? Comments would be appreciated.

This weekend's forecast has some promise for Assateague. If it happens, I'm all over it.