Monthly Archives: April 2009

First things first- A wholehearted “Nice Job!!” to the Avon Volunteer Fire Department and all the neighboring crews who swooped in to help keep a huge house fire from spreading throughout the whole neighborhood last night!! Not even a speck … Continue reading →

Bling I’m a lucky guy. Usually, when you get a new high wind stick, it kills the wind and you just have to stare at it for weeks on end until the wind gods smile upon you. Well, I must … Continue reading →

Saturday: Southwest about 20Sunday: Southwest about 20Monday: South-Southwest 25 gusting up to about 30Tuesday: Southwest 25 gusting up to about 30 AKA: Springtime in Cape Hatteras… Warm temps, afternoon winds, fun swell, daylight until 8PM… Love it! All pics are … Continue reading →

… but far from good… describes my and Drew’s Saturday morning surf sesh. I’m mostly to blame as I pushed to keep it local and not go driving all over the island looking for a working sandbar. Sorry Drew! It … Continue reading →

Super Windy Thursday was pretty good, folks! If you were here and caught it, you’re stoked right now! If you weren’t here, well, what the heck are you waiting for?! Get here already! I woke up early and checked the … Continue reading →

I know I’ve been bombarding you guys with stories about the ranginess of today’s gear… But I think it’s really pretty interesting, and could help you guys plan out your personal quivers a little differently. So here’s the latest story: … Continue reading →

Sorry to leave ya hangin’ there for a few days, folks… April is busy busy busy with all the regulars in the shop, plus a bunch of family and friends in town… which leaves little time for hitting the water, … Continue reading →

I don’t know how long it’s going to last… But we have an early season treat: Today’s Sea Surface Temperature, image swiped from marine.rutgers.edu That’s over 60 degree ocean water from Avon South!! Better take advantage of that! Friday afternoon … Continue reading →

Man it has just been cranking out here…. My 5.0 is all busted up right now (don’t ask… it’s embarrassing), but it doesn’t matter because it’s been full on 4.2 every day! Loving it! Anyway, a few people have dropped … Continue reading →

***Update*** The vimeo version has completed uploading… It has mildly better quality than the youtube copy… Enjoy! Ramp 34 Wavesailing from Andy McKinney on Vimeo. Here’s a quick video from Friday’s crazy wave sesh out at Ramp 34. Unfortunately, my … Continue reading →

…Again! Cranking, warm SW wind with plenty of sunshine all afternoon!! I Love Springtime in Hatteras!! I swung by the Hole and found Fred of BABA holding down the fort, solo. Where the heck is everyone?!?! Nice job out there, … Continue reading →

Looks like another insane day is bearing down on us, as the meters are already gusting over 30mph at 6am! This is a really similar setup to last Sunday’s, which I’d proclaimed the “Most Fun Day of 2009.” I wonder … Continue reading →

A tailgate video from Sunday’s Canadian Hole session, including me, Anne, Dave C, Stan, Lou, Rick, Ralph, and I’m sure a few others (sorry if I forgot ya, it’s been one heck of a few days): Tailgate Video, Canadian Hole, … Continue reading →