The Peconic Puffin
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The Peconic Puffin was first published in 1993 as a weekly newspaper, focusing on a group of windsurfers who shared a summer house on the Peconic bays of Long Island. And now is a windsurfing blog focusing on Long Island windsurfing.
The Peconic Puffin
2M ago
Yeah its been quite cold. Scott and I have been holding out for 40 degrees plus (but not Arctic Artie!) Nevertheless plans can be made for warmer weather. For those who would wing, Andy Brandt and ABK comes to the ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
3M ago
I used to be the guy pushing the limits of cold weather sailing...I remember a day Peconic Jeff and I set out to not leave until our sails were iced up during a Mecox session. But I haven't managed a ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
6M ago
Windsurf with a Fitbit? I was curious...how much exercise am I actually getting on the water? But I was also fearful of destroying the thing...we all know that a "waterproof" device is often no match for a few falls off ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
6M ago
The line of shredmobiles on Sunday was stretching far back up the road. “When was the last time you saw so many windsurfers” asked Aurelio? It had been awhile! Particularly at Sebonac, which is usually our most sailed launch, but ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
7M ago
In the words of an OG Puffin named Dave in 1993, “don’t do that, do that!” More specifically, use a downhaul tool of some kind when attaching or releasing your downhaul, lest your hand be injured, as happened recently to ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
7M ago
(word from the shop): The swap is on at Hampton Watersports, but it's taking place in the back shed as rain is expected. People have been dropping off gear for two weeks so there's plenty to pick from. The gear ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
7M ago
The Swap Meet has been postponed one week due to weather. It will now be held Saturday September 30th. Additional info when it's available. Word is Andy Brandt's clinics will go on as scheduled. Nothing stops ABK ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
7M ago
Check out the new foot straps on my beloved 109, which desperately needed them. From Fanatic, they are black on black (tres stylish) comfortable and easy to adjust. It's been awhile since I've upgraded foot straps on a board (I ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
7M ago
A well-behaved hurricane for us windfolk! Sufficiently off shore to not threaten our homes, sufficiently windable that we had two days of quality wind time. Grazie! Friday was the warmup sesh…a mix of windsurfers and wing sailors on foils at ..read more
The Peconic Puffin
8M ago
Swap Meet and sale at Hampton Watersports Saturday September 23rd. From the shop: "Sept 23. Buy or sell New, used and closeout Foil, Wingfoil, Kite, surf and Windsurf gear. Sellers - please drop your used gear now thru 10 am ..read more