Rochester Windsports | Mark | Activity https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/members/ozzimark/activity/ Activity feed for Mark. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:21:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8412492b7097952438d336afaae688dd Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39752 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:54:47 -0500 Second pic:

]]> 26b1f7294d05a2961d9bcb2d328945bc Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39751 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:54:27 -0500 Nope, still the same deal no matter what I do. Two images either linked (from imgur) or uploaded (yes, I waited!) makes the post disappear upon clicking the submit button. One image is fine:

]]> 94a0fe3deaa3c5147e2f564abb56e413 Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39745 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:25:18 -0500

]]> 29fd980c0596e62f577f5d33f60d0bb2 Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39744 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:23:40 -0500 Seems that more than one pic in the edit makes the post go away.

]]> ef09ad9c342cb9b9012b574cb748049c Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39742 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:21:27 -0500

]]> e94bb28a88b3252188dbb296909b7433 Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39741 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:19:20 -0500 Thanks Doug! It’s a Columbia Composites board.

Will try to post pics again!

]]> 12c6fe953e1e8df8889c5f2202539a17 Mark replied to the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/#post-39734 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:52:46 -0500 Some pics from when the weather was warmer:

]]> cc30b33da3f40e8bdfd913752856769b Mark started the topic Free: Mid-90's Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged-2/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:52:19 -0500 Attempt #3 to post…

Hey guys, just want to check if anyone is interested in taking this home before I send it off to the dumpster. Board is roughly 56cm wide and 274cm long, I believe it’s 90L volume, and has a Tuttle Fin box. It doesn’t have a normal mast track, but a two-bolt mast plate can be attached with 1/4-20 screws. The rail just ahead…[Read more]

]]> 00946ed7b21d23588a9af50daa7df049 Mark started the topic Free: Mid-90s Gorge board, damaged in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-mid-90s-gorge-board-damaged/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:50:45 -0500 Hey guys, just want to check if anyone is interested in taking this home before I send it off to the dumpster. Board is roughly 56cm wide and 274cm long, I believe it’s 90L volume, and has a Tuttle Fin box. It doesn’t have a normal mast track, but a two-bolt mast plate can be attached with 1/4-20 screws. The rail just ahead of the footstraps has…[Read more]

]]> 1f6abcad0e6949424ff06e317ceca7c5 Mark replied to the topic Launch locations for South wind in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/launch-locations-for-south-wind/#post-39728 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:44:35 -0500 I realize I’m a little late to the party here, but from Rochester, I see Kershaw at the N end of  Cdga as the most practical option for South winds (can have a fair bit of W in it before it gets gusty). As Geoff says, nice and shallow quite a ways out to practice beach starts, and it’s fairly trivial to make E/W tacks all the way to the shoreline…[Read more]

]]> 502206551f0ac77976b0b0649568532c Mark replied to the topic 8.0 to 6.0 / 5.5 117L Wave Board for Sale in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/8-0-to-6-0-5-5-117l-wave-board-for-sale/#post-39714 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:49:54 -0400 Haha, I bet it is! Did you take it to an event, or one of the “bring your car around the track at no more than 60mph” things? I’ve done the latter with my wife’s car (plain ol’ XC60), and was incredibly fun. I can just imagine how fun the Polestar is out there!

As for the board, as I said, I’ve slept on it; while a very tempting deal, it’s not…[Read more]

]]> 578876938a46ef71543f22a4a3b8b9e1 Mark replied to the topic 8.0 to 6.0 / 5.5 117L Wave Board for Sale in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/8-0-to-6-0-5-5-117l-wave-board-for-sale/#post-39712 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:47:55 -0400 Man, that’s a deal indeed… Second what Doug said on your gear being in tip-top shape; the GPS 6.6m I picked up a couple years back is still in gorgeous condition. It’s by far my favorite sail, and I’ve actually been looking for a more slalom-y board to pair it with. This obviously isn’t it, but a good deal on a good board for Ontario is hard to…[Read more]

]]> 34457d65a9e56831eb0863d59d675662 Mark replied to the topic AdminTest Post Gear For Sale in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/admintest-post-gear-for-sale/#post-39707 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:14:20 -0400 I see your balloon and raise you an orange board, as a test post of my own; usually can’t just insert an image and post it without the post disappearing into the void…

]]> c1c9721f279dc2b5434fca9c586897a8 Mark replied to the topic AdminTest Post Gear For Sale in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/admintest-post-gear-for-sale/#post-39706 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:11:20 -0400 Nice balloon there Doug!

]]> ddd244dc6b4d71d4e06fa6a084d04ba3 Mark started the topic in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/fixing-up-bottom-of-board/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:48:59 -0400 Happy spring everyone!

I’ve decided to get ready for the warmer months by fixing up my lightwind board, an old Starboard Go 170L. I purchased it second-hand a few years back, and the bottom showed signs of being a bit careless when loading/unloading, dragging over rocks, etc. Looking at it carefully at the end of the season last year showed that…[Read more]

]]> dbb6d0cb5965712b3d44ac185e24d20f Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39564 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:01:06 -0500

]]> 9965af595551698cbb90f7957c325a74 Mark replied to the topic Looking to buy a used windsurf setup in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/looking-to-buy-a-used-windsurf-setup/#post-39560 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:21:34 -0400 Will do the same, I always have my eyes on Craigslist within a ~200 mile radius; it’s how I got most of my equipment.

What’s your skill level – looking for more beginner/intermediate oriented equipment, or more fragile light-wind type stuff?

]]> ab585e8df5e0b775d4c24d12ed726059 Mark replied to the topic Where to go for beginning foilers? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/where-to-go-for-beginning-foilers/#post-39559 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:59:00 -0400 Coming from the perspective of a Rochester resident who hasn’t tried foiling yet:

On any given day when I’m out on Canandaigua, it seems that I’m the only one not on a windfoil or wingfoil. On any of the Finger Lakes it’s best to wait for a wind mostly out of the south if you’re attempting to sail at the north end of the lake. Anything east or…[Read more]

]]> 475f0fc27b6f1cf6e03b21afdfb9a7a6 Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39553 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:37:58 -0400 Test post to see if I can post a picture without editing it into the post after the fact!

]]> d7dab70b59afa8f1fcc3dd75eaec553d Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39552 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:35:51 -0400 Awesome, thanks Doug!

Was out on Canandaigua again today with the 9.5. It felt like the wind was going from 5 knots up to 20+ in the gusts coming out of the hills from the west. I had been using the 150L Go with the footstraps in the intermediate position, and have recently been trying to get used to them in the outboard position for better…[Read more]

]]> 12e088a52c4386c142feb412107f8923 Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39549 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 19:32:24 -0400 Yeah, life always gets in the way. Pretty awesome that you can help out your parents; mine are >5 hours away, not much I can reasonably do these days.

My normal spot on Ontario is Durand Eastman which needs a bit of N in the wind to not be too gusty; should try something further east sometime!

I’ve got a friend interested in trying things out;…[Read more]

]]> 9769cd640c070182bd82ac3dbe03b2f1 Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39546 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 02:28:16 -0400 Doug, adding pictures is REALLY frustrating. I’ve tried twice now, and the forum keeps eating my post. 🙁

]]> 6950ffefcbd2093e264f673a5f0b8566 Mark replied to the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/#post-39545 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 02:24:41 -0400 Missed out on the fun on Saturday, was just too busy, but did head down to Canandaigua today armed with a 9.5m sail and a 170L Go. Seemed perfect for the 10-15 knot winds we had in the early afternoon. Also put together a short video clip; gybes are surprisingly hard with the giant sail!

]]> 8e40e5419db7047b455c710777b74e7e Mark started the topic Everybody ready for fall? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-ready-for-fall/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:12:08 -0400 Windier weather is definitely on it’s way! Anyone have plans to head out for some sailing this holiday weekend?

]]> 10cb2938a01c8c74382d384030be7175 Mark replied to the topic new member - hi in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/new-member-hi/#post-39537 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:25:11 -0400 Hey John, welcome to the site! What setup did you pick up?

Despite the relatively slow activity around here, the windsurfing scene in the area is usually pretty active (in my opinion at least!)

I’m typically sailing out of either Durand with any winds from the north, or Canandaigua with a south wind. Hope to see you out there someday!

Mark

]]> ac9e7c07d5c979dd55bbdc4235e75dba Mark replied to the topic Waiting out the lull @ Canandaigua in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/waiting-out-the-lull-canandaigua/#post-39531 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:45:03 -0400

]]> b4c8e5929b433b52f21b41aa7df7aa55 Mark started the topic Waiting out the lull @ Canandaigua in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/waiting-out-the-lull-canandaigua/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:43:52 -0400 It was windy, and then it wasn’t. Grabbed this photo before heading out…

 

]]> 347673a7b9bc9593bbb4f034ab35df77 Mark replied to the topic Free booms and 6.5m sail in the forum Gear For Sale https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/free-booms-and-6-5m-sail/#post-39521 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:28:04 -0400 Heck, if they’re gonna get tossed I think I can find a good home for them with my parents to replace an old tie-on style Mistral boom. What’s the adjustment length of each?

]]> 7b924c946efef586e83e736aaf7b220c Mark started the topic Winter gear in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/winter-gear/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:27:16 -0500 While it was a pretty warm fall and slow start to the winter, I haven’t been out in the water since mid November because it’s just too cold! Really looking forward to when it warms up, but I know the air will do so long before the water does… What’re your favorite boots/gloves/etc to stay warm in the late fall and early spring? Or even in the wi…[Read more]

]]> 31c260d728ae272d3c3496bdfb65f1fa Mark changed their profile picture https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/activity/p/3766/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:05:30 -0500 0 7154270f30a26ae569aea01d286f662c Mark replied to the topic Windsurfer vs. Wingfoiler in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/windsurfer-vs-wingfoiler/#post-39473 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:58:11 -0500 That makes me thankful for our relative lack of “traffic” and congestion!

]]> 377df09c10c0fb16baefe11d3d100d3a Mark started the topic Canandaigua blasting in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/canandaigua-blasting/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:54:54 -0500 Mostly a test post, since last time I tried this, I uploaded pics and that didn’t seem to work. This time I’m linking to a video I took on Monday, launching from the north end of Candandaigua, and cruising along for as long as my COLD arms and hands would hold out for!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v2H32nNZobgFNq1Yt3JWVskkZAtVQdWp/view?usp=sharing

]]> fdd6b4f4331c159463f44b92ba78d2e6 Mark replied to the topic Ontario, Seneca and Erie kitesurfing in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/ontario-seneca-and-erie-kitesurfing/#post-39286 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:40:09 -0400 Looks fun! Was that today?

I was all ready to go with gear in the car, but ended up being too busy, and the thunderstorm that came though (with hail!!) messed up my plans further…

]]> c01ecbc3400f2d9b0cd5d59bfa1e18fb Mark replied to the topic Everybody Sail in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-sail/#post-39282 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:24:17 -0400 Doug,

Thanks for digging into it. I primarily browse on my phone, I’ll check on the desktop to see if there’s something simple I’m overlooking. Hopefully will be able to copy and paste the text of the old post!

By the way, Wednesday looks like it’s shaping up to be a decent west wind, you guys have plans to get out? I’ll most likely do my best t…[Read more]

]]> 87bdfe2a18d852d7f4ba884c2df5fd29 Mark replied to the topic Everybody Sail in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/everybody-sail/#post-39279 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:35:59 -0400 Fun video!

But it’s not quite fixed yet, my post with pictures is still sitting in the queue to be approved…

]]> 5efc152d911ba0d2c74e7717c60540d2 Mark replied to the topic Test Forum Post in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/test-forum-post/#post-39273 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:51:27 -0400 By the way, having a similar “problem” as Geoff; made a new topic last night and it’s awaiting moderation – do you manually approve every single thread that gets created?

]]> 5df1e84da0166840af96fa7f9e22b634 Mark replied to the topic Test Forum Post in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/test-forum-post/#post-39270 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:38:34 -0400 Test reply!!

]]> 6184ec732f57d42d3c5efae2bf96edaf Mark replied to the topic Early September @ Seneca in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/early-september-seneca/#post-39253 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 03:21:51 -0400 Geoff, sounds like a fun time! I was out hiking with the family (Green Lake this time) on Saturday, and saw the trees swaying around on the drive home and hoped some of you were tearing about!

 

I managed to get out to the north end of Canandaigua this afternoon just as the 15+ turned into 5-10 but sill had a good time tooling about with the GPS…[Read more]

]]> e10afca959cc9524f90e5bcfa41696bc Mark became a registered member https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/activity/p/3679/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:25:03 -0400 0