Monthly Archives: October 2008

Phew, sorry for the lack of updates, but Hatteras has been firing, and between work and sailing and surfing, I just haven’t had the time or energy… So here’s the update: Following the crazy day in the Cove, the wind … Continue reading →

Alright, here’s a quick video from The Cove, taken on Saturday 10/25/2008, by Ace. Winds were in the 20 to 35 mph range, and seas in the chest to logo high range! Gooood stuff! This was my initial reaction to … Continue reading →

Uugh! I’m so amped up right now… It’s ridiculous!! Just got out of the water at the Cove. Stuart, Ace and I nabbed a morning session down there, lit up on 5.0. The waves were starting to roll in at … Continue reading →

Hatteras has been CRANKIN’ lately! This is what Fall is all about!! All of my customers are limping around with various overuse injuries and raw hands. Some people took Sunday off, because it was TOO windy… Other than that, we’ve … Continue reading →

Canadian Hole, 4.0 Madness (Anne Pic) Crazy couple of days! Sunday brought massive amounts of N/NNW winds to the Island. Most people sailed 3.5-4.0 over the course of the entire day! Good stuff! Ace Lays Into a Jibe (Anne Pic) … Continue reading →

The wind is back!! As I write this, the house is shaking in 40+ mph gusts… Dawn can’t come soon enough : ) It’s been a great few days out here in Hatteras! The wind started to fill in Friday … Continue reading →

Andy Brandt, of ABK Boardsports, gave an in-shop clinic at Sailworld Hatteras last night! We had a killer turnout, with more people than I could easily count (I’ve only got 20 fingers and toes). One major source of attendees was … Continue reading →

***UPDATE: The Polls are up and running, at obxbeachlife.blogspot.com. Check out the slideshows here, and cast your vote for the Wave Sailing Champion!! Many apologies for the lack of posting!! I assure you, all is well on the Hatteras Front… … Continue reading →

Ahh killer day on the water! The forecast was for strong NE in the morning, fading as the day progressed. So I woke up early and snagged a moderately powered freestyle session at the Hole, with a bunch of visiting … Continue reading →

Not too much action to report from the last few days, except for the constant barrage of rental customers breaking down the doors for the Starboard Serenitys and demo SUPs… We should start highest bidder auctions, instead of the first-come, … Continue reading →

Well, the wind did fill in last night! It was enough to comfortably schlog my 5.7 and 85 liter RRD out at Ego Beach. Keith was out there, too, on a 5.0 and bigger board combo. That same swell was … Continue reading →

…measured on the Diamond Shoals Buoy looks like this: This big closeout in front of the Avon Pier illustrates what makes Hatteras so rad for ocean lovers. A small 3.6 foot wave can turn into a well overhead heaving barrel, … Continue reading →