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PharmaBob started the topic Gear Test - I-Rig Sails, Drifter Stopper Fins, Fanatic Tandem Inflatable in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:25:10 -0400

John C. and myself put some Duotone and Fanatic gear to the test on yesterday’s light wind at Kershaw East launch at Canandaigua yesterday, where the SW wind (meter not terribly accurate on a SW) cycled 8-12 most of the day, with an upper teen bump late in the afternoon.

First up was the Duotone Drifter Stopper and Mast Base strap-on accessory…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic RWS at the Strong National Museum of Play in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:25:30 -0400

Hey Doug…congratulations to RWS on the stoked Facebook post by the U.S. Windsurfing Association regarding the RWS-Canandaigua Sailboard sponsored display at the Strong National Museum of Play in downtown Rochester. The exhibit, located in the main atrium is a real crowd pleaser, with 100’s of wide-eyed kids lining up at the display each day.…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic 2 Great Days! in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:52:57 -0400

Hey Geoff…thought that was you out there on Saturday pigging out all alone in the middle of Seneca…you certainly had some great runs! I got my fix by 11:30 on a 12m …a great session that put a smile on my face all weekend.

PharmaBob replied to the topic Duotone Foil Wing in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:04:20 -0400

Hey Doug…yet another water sport that I suck at, but totally enjoy. Due to the light weight to power ratio, the 5m Foil Wing stays aloft well on the downwind turn if I use to boom leverage to rotate the nose of wing into the wind over my head instead of trying a duck gybe by rotating the nose towards the water and clew overhead. Been yanked o…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Duotone Foil Wing in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:50:11 -0400

Even Narcan Nasal Spray fails to snap me out of it when the wind blows!

PharmaBob started the topic Duotone Foil Wing in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:15:24 -0400

Duotone delivers novel wind-driven fun and accessibility to new venues with their new Foil Wing. Thanks to Green Hat, (best kite shop in the East), I recently unpacked one of the new 5m Duotone Foil Wings and immediately noticed the great build that is typical of Duotone products. First session, I found the Foil Wing simple to rig and easy to…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic 2013 Gaastra Jekyll 6 10.5m in the forum Gear For Sale

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:29:26 -0400

Hi All:

Selling a crisp 2013 Gaastra (Now GA Kites) Jekyll 6 – 10.5 meter kite, no bar, 5 strut, strong build, 17 – 29 mph wind range…great condition…$300

Bob c 585-330-1360

PharmaBob started the topic Seneca Gold in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Thu, 23 May 2019 13:01:59 -0400

Prospects for an endorphin buzz improved when early morning Sunday weather radar agreed with the forecast of morning showers giving way to a few hours of warm sunshine in advance of an early afternoon frontal system. Heading to Seneca by 7AM, I was impressed by the intensity of the full moon flashing from behind fast moving broken clouds….it o…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic Spring Break Saturday at Seneca in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:02:26 -0400

The trees were playing that mid-teens tune when I arrived just before noon at the state park launch. I managed only a grunted greeting to a WS comrade out-hauling a rather crisp looking Ezzy 6.5, as our attention was fully diverted to the wind lines forming on the water. Shaking off my distraction, I unrolled a 9m to the building spring…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Monday/Tuesday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:54:32 -0400

Hi Tom…great to hear about your upcoming road trip. If you venture south to Henderson Bay (pending actual wind direction), take a look at the Westcott Beach State Park area for flatter conditions. Southwick Beach State Park further to the south should be cranking side-on with a break rather far out washing wide sandy shallows. The break zone can…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic Dumb Luck Session in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:52:12 -0400

I gambled this weekend on a campsite on the end of the beach loop at Southwick Beach State Park and cashed out a jackpot session. At a 1:00 early check-in, the clattering trees and blaring surf noise belied the low-teens forecast. The typical anticipation associated with that first glance of the lake went to that “oh my” you get when you see y…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic 09/21 Dawn Patrol in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:05:46 -0400

On a Friday 9/21 dawn patrol, I acknowledged the Seneca Wind Goddess’ warm-fresh-breeze gift to the locals with a true sunrise session at the park. Some early park patrons and employees took note of my head-lamp as I ran lines and connections to my 9m that soon floated off the beach with a distant backdrop of downtown and visitor center lights t…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Three Great Days and Seneca Sunday in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:35:51 -0400

Hey Geoff, great to see you out on the water again… totally agree that some surreal summer sessions were served up by Seneca on Saturday and Sunday…outstanding in every way! The grins of the the riders were surpassed only by the even bigger grins on the faces of the hundreds of spectators who enjoyed watching a truly special July FLX win…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic Seneca Lake Stewardship Opportunity in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:50:57 -0400

Seneca Lake State park is once again participating in the I Love My State Park Day on May 5th 2018 from 9:00 to 3:00. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer on the work crew to lend a helping hand to the Seneca Lake State Park management that cooperates so well with all of us hand-launched water sports enthusiasts that use the park site t…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic Seneca Kite Point in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:46:09 -0400

Since we are prohibited from using the beach at Seneca Lake State park when it is open for swimming, I had a chance this Sunday to test out launching kites from the point just south of the beach that the park manager recently upgraded. I was joined in evaluating the new site by Dustin, Don, Todd, and Cyrus and Mike as we rode the middle on 12m to…[Read more]

PharmaBob started the topic Summer Soltice at Seneca in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:35:43 -0400

Anxious to welcome the official start of summer last night, I took a chance that Seneca would serve something up as the front approached. Arriving at the park at 6:45, I found Brad pigging out a 12M with a nice pattern on the water and the trees hissing at me that I better rig quickly to get some. Got a great half hour on a 12M in SSW as I traced…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Early Bird Catches the Worm in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:27:15 -0400

The early Sunday session on Seneca was indeed a couple of hours of pre-frontal fun. Enjoyed it on my 10.5 Jekyll and a couple of different sized boards. A few bombs and lulls here and there and some small wind direction variations in an otherwise surprisingly good session despite the forecast. Local venue and weather knowledge coupled with a few…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Seneca Surf Bash in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:10:11 -0400

A great time with some great watermen at a great venue. Next year we are considering moving the event to coincide with the “I Love My Park Day” volunteer day that NYS Parks and Recreation typically schedules the first or second Saturday in May. Plans include reserving Shelter #1 which is right between the board and kite launch areas so we can…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Help with my Kickstarter! in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 24 May 2016 19:12:37 -0400

I’m in…great idea with solid engineering that truly adds a measure of safety to our solo launches. Bring a sample for us to review at the Surf Bash this Saturday…hope to see everyone there.

PharmaBob replied to the topic Health Care Day in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Mon, 16 May 2016 21:58:20 -0400

My Saturday Seneca kite session was the inverse of Geoff’s board session. He was a bit under-powered at the beginning and end with a some great speed and jibes in the middle, while I was in survival mode during the middle of the session with some great rides beginning and end. A very rewarding spring session that quickly shook the winter dust off…[Read more]

PharmaBob replied to the topic Getting my feet wet at Seneca 5.1.16 in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 03 May 2016 16:22:31 -0400

Hey Doug, glad to hear that your “shake-down” spring session went well with the updated knee and new drysuit…hopefully our north-dominated weather pattern will relent soon so we can enjoy more southern Seneca.
As for the May 28th Surf Bash, Brad and I have scored some significant swag for the attendees…hope to see everyone there.

PharmaBob replied to the topic Hatteras delivers again in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:41:56 -0400

Hatteras adventures and Doug’s video definitely fueling the Spring-Season-Stoke…great posts guys!

PharmaBob replied to the topic New Forum Limping into action in the forum General Windsports Discussion

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:47:13 -0400

Forum looks like a winner Doug…thanks for updating it…knee hardware appears to be sporting grade carving jibe caliber for sure…see you out there shredding it soon.