Hatteras 2012 Recap

This year's Hatteras trip was pretty sweet. This is just a very brief recap of what went on while we were there: If you averaged out the amount of days windsurfing we had we pretty much sailed every second day. Most of the winds were from the north which made it perfect for freestyle since the sound becomes even more flat. We missed windfest but we got to check out the grand opening of Wind-NC and Hatteras Island Boardsports. It was a blast and the shop looks amazing! In terms of windsurfing, both Adam and I learned how to get into switch stance and comfortably plane while staying switch. We practiced ducking the sail but we still need some more, haha. I finally landed my first spock 540. The first one was kind of slow but then i start getting them pretty much perfect by almost planning out of a few. Here is a video were you can see it:
 
 Overall, we had a blast as usual. We learned a ton which is always great and we can't wait until next year when we get to do it all over again. The plan is to hit up the gorge in a few weeks. We're hoping to leave around mid June and stay until mid July or even later.

Adam gets interviewed by Windsport Magazine!

Adam got interviewed by Windsport Magazine for his Umi Pictures Bonaire Editing Competition video! Check out the entire interview and his video by clicking on: http://www.windsport.com/videos_display/video:4810/The-Kings-of-Bonaire--bonus-interview

Adam's video for the Bonaire Editing Competition!

Check out Adam's video entry, watch it and share it to all of your friends to help Adam win first prize (a trip to Bonaire)!

New Year, hopefully more wind!

Just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! A few more months of winter then comes spring. We all know what that means! WInd, wind, and more wind! Hopefully everyone is finding a way to stay active during this cold season. You don't want to get back on your board in the spring only to have your session cut short due to lack of stamina! One great way to keep in shape and to escape the grey coldness outside is to do some indoor rock climbing. We've been at it regularly for a few months now and its definitely improved our strength. It really works on all the key factors affecting your windsurfing. Its great for upper body and core strength as well as stamina and balance. Here are a few photos of us at our local climbing gym. (Photos taken by: Dennis Barnes)

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      Here are some pics of us from November 12th at Sherkston. It was a great day I was out on my 4.5 and Adam was on his 4.1, it was pretty warm for November and the waves were setting up nicely. The great thing about Sherkston is that when its super windy you get some nice waves but when it dies off the first 100m past the shore-break is perfectly flat and awesome for freestyle. To check out more photos from this day click here.

      Maybe we'll squeeze in a few more sessions before the season comes to a complete end. Looks like some more warm and windy days might be coming up in the next few days.

Professor's Lake, new freestyle spot?

We sure think so! Got there at around 10:00am. Wind was blowing strong but it looked gusty (as we expected it to be). Adam rigged up his 4.1 Firefly and headed out full power busting out a super fast spock on his first run out, this set the tone for the rest of the day. I rigged up my 4.5 Combat and was also fully powered and super excited. The gusts were strong and powerful but long enough to go for some moves. The water was pretty flat making it ideal of freestyle. We spent the rest of the day going for move after move after move. The short distance definitely made it go by quicker. Highlights of the day were probably Adam's super fast grubby 540 as well as his stylish, fully extended, one handed flaka which he almost landed by a hair. I had some long sliding vulcans and sailed out switch stance getting fully on the plane before trying an eslider (got around 180 and exploded, haha). What really made my day was my spock, pulled the entire thing and flipped the sail around but couldn't get my other hand on the boom in time keeping me from fully landing it. Next time for sure i'll get it down nice and clean.

Freestyle Wallpaper No.2