Why Opposite End Windsurfing?

Long Island, NY
I really,really like to windsurf. It is my favorite thing to do, except for teaching kids about physics, that is. The only problem is that I am not so great at windsurfing, at least right now. Several people in my area have created windsurfing blogs, but they are really, really good at windsurfing (and not too shabby at blogging). So, I've decided to give a perspective from the opposite end of the windsurfing skill spectrum, hence the name Opposite End Windsurfing for my blog. In it, I will share the experiences of someone who is trying to become a really good windsurfer.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Two days until March

Today is February 27, 2010. Big deal you might say. What is the significance of that? Well, tomorrow is February 28. And what is the big deal about that? Nothing really. Except......the day after February 28 is......wait for it...........March 1? Which means? Spring, spring, glorious spring is not far away. Hence, the song for today is:



So, that's why I am so happy today. I have been going through alot of not so good, and even bad, stuff health-wise lately. One good thing, I've lost weight which should make for better windsurfing, but the other stuff is bad.

Anyway, I'm sitting here looking out at the sun and starting to feel better about the world in general. Lots of my fellow LI windsurfers went to Bonaire over Feb. break (I went last year), and have been reading their posts about it. I really, really wish I could have gone this year too. The warm sun, warm water, warm winds, warm smiles at the beach, beautiful (but cold) Dutch women,...............soooo nice.

Winter is supposed to be for skiing, and so far, I did get in a couple days of skiing. I love skiing, it was my first love as far as sports go. Sailboat racing only a year or two behind, which then consumed most of my life. But now, its all about windsurfing. I just wish I could go more frequently. Have to wait for summer to go every day, I'm afraid.

So, I am soooo looking forward to spring, and maybe finally, no, not maybe, finally completing a full planing jibe. The harbingers of spring are almost here too, like two weeks until the first Formula 1 race of the season, the 12 Hours of Sebring coming up, the 33rd America's Cup was just completed. It was pretty cool, but I can't imagine spending over 200 million dollars just to go 30 knots. Windsurfing is faster and waaay less expensive, and more fun. Did you see any of the video? In the second race, Larry Ellison (owner of Oracle Racing) was hanging on and looking like he was completely freaked out. But then, he's just a billionaire not a real sailor.

Well, that's about it for today. I hope everyone who gets out to ski or sail today has a great time. I'm thinking about you. Hopefully, I'll be out there with you sooner rather than later.
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