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Speed Sailing over 30 MPH (July 2010)Long Island has some great flatwater windsurfing sites. This particular one on the south shore is particularly shallow and protected by the barrier islands.
I pulled out my vintage (90's equipment) Tiga 260 and 6 meter North Spectro. While pro speed sailors reach speeds in the 50 range, sailing in the 30's and making planing jibes is still a rush!
Didn't have a helmet cam so these videos were taken holding the camera with my mouth. (TEETH CAM) Under Construction Videos coming |
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North Carolina Challenge 2010 (Sept 23, 2010)A WaterTribe Event. A 100 mile adventure race, starting at Cedar Island in a loop thru Beaufort, and finishing at Cedar Island.
This was my first time sailing my kayak in a long distance challenge. For many EC veterans this is just a warm-up. Plenty challenging for me with my chronic health issues!
Sunny and warm, Day 1 (mostly windlass) was hard for the sailors who rowed, paddled, and pedaled their boats. Day 2 brought a following SW wind to everyone's delight to help push us to the finish.
I tried to get shots of everyone but sorry I missed many of you! Hope you enjoy the pics, videos, and narrative. |
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"THREE AMIGOS" (July 2, 2008)| My latest sailing ship. An 18 ft. kevlar(55 lbs) Seda Amigo with 10 ft. inflatable amas. This kayak is a hybrid double with an upswept bow for a dry ride. The roomy 40 inch aft cockpit is more centered and designed to paddle as a single or take a small person along as well as my dogs. The hull is a fishform shape and has lots of volume for storage up front and a hard cockpit cover which makes a convenient large hatch for camping gear. These features, the spacing of cockpits and hatches, it's sail carrying capability, and the dream of entering a versatile class 3 sailing/paddling kayak in a WaterTribe Challenge, are the reasons I chose this boat for my rig design. Max speed so far is 12 knots reaching in flat water. A great light air performer that's easy to paddle home if the wind dies. Did I say I love this kayak! |
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The Yellow Submarine Gets A Balogh Rig (October 14, 2006)My first and forgotten kayak gets recommissioned for sailing.
Some helpful ideas to make the installation of a Balogh rig a little easier. |
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Parafoil Kite (June 14, 2009)This is home made from panels cut from an old spinnaker and sewn on a single stitch light duty machine. Measures 40 inches by 34 inches and needs 8 mph winds to fly due to it's heavier weight cloth. A fun downwind ride in my 25 inch wide kayak in 10-20 mph winds. Single line control which snap hooks to a line on the deck or can be run to the bow via a looped line.
Lighter weight ones which fly in less wind are sold at kite stores or you can buy the material and make your own. |
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Kayaking and Kayak Sailing | Long Island has a wide variety of sites to paddle and sail. Rivers, Lakes, Harbors, Bays, Long Island Sound, and the Ocean. Also Upstate New York. |
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Wooden Sailing Canoes (August 2005)| These were displayed and sailed at the Antique Boat Show in the "Thousand Island Region" of NY |
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Born To Raise Sail Gathering 2005 (Oct 21, 22, 23 2005)A 3 day Kayak and Canoe Sailors Gathering on Cedar Island, NC.
Hosted by Mark Balogh and Sam Carroll of Balogh Sail Designs
Also includes a one day race around Cedar Island ( WaterTribe Sails Angel Regatta ) |
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Born To Raise Sail Gathering 2006 (October 20,21,22)The individuals with their boats and rigs.
Some pictures of the Cedar Island Challenge. NE winds 15-20 with higher gusts produced too much spray for my non-waterproof camera to chronicle the whole journey. |
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Cedar Island Gathering 2007 (October 21,22,23 2007)The Skippers, Skippettes, and their uniquely rigged kayaks and canoes.
This year, the group sailed to LEWIS CREEK and a nice sandy landing at the entrance.
Thanks to Joe Anderson, Debbie Miller, and Tom Lewis, for sharing some of their photos. |
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Born To Raise Sail Gathering 2008 (Oct 17,18,19 2008)An early season strong Northerly brought wind, rain, rising water, and a Gale on Sunday. Most got out friday in excellent conditions, a few sailed saturday in the rain and increasing wind. On sunday, none ventured out in gale conditions.
My thanks to Joe Anderson, Larry Miller, and Tom Lewis for sharing some of their photos. |
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Windsurfing (1988 - 2004)| Shortboarding on days ranging from 15 - 45 MPH wind speeds, winter sailing, Learning on 11-12 foot longboards. |
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Ice Sailing These are homemade ( Windskates ) built with skateboard trucks, blades crafted from cold rolled steel, wooden stair step, non skid, and powered by windsurfing rigs. Ice Sailing on Lake Ronkonkama, Long Island, 2005 and 2007 in light winds.
Variety of Ice Boats. |
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