Sport Today

by **dcm** » Tue, 14 Mar 2000 04:00:00

I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
appreciated.

dcm

* Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping. Smart is Beautiful

by **ctden..** » Tue, 14 Mar 2000 04:00:00

The boat locker is on the ct side. Try giving them a buzz at 203-259-7808. I'm sure they'd be able to give you an accurate picture of the windsurfing in that
area.

Skip

Quote:

> I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
> Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
> that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
> comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
> appreciated.

> dcm

> * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping. Smart is Beautiful

by **Ellen Falle** » Tue, 14 Mar 2000 04:00:00

DCM-
First, I'd like to address the "consistent" part of your question. If
anything is consistent about windsurfing in southern New England, it is
the lack of consistency!
Wind in the summer is traditionally light, but we do have our 6.0 days
now and then, plus the occasional hurricane. Fall and Spring bring
front-driven winds, but they don't always blow on the weekends; Tues
when you have a major meeting is more likely. The water is cold in the
spring, and warmer in the fall, but the air temps may be the reverse.
Beach access is another problematic thing as most of the shore is
privately owned, and even beach access can be limited, mostly Memorial
Day thru Labor Day. BUT, there are lots of windsurfers in the area, and
they will welcome a new addition to the crowd!
However, New England is smallish and you can get to some good launches
and a range of conditions if you are willing to do some driving. Cape
Cod is 4 hours drive from Fairfield County, but Rhode Island is 3 hours.
There are a number of sites in CT. Spots on Long Island and in New
Jersey are accessible in the same kind of time frame. I know people ws
on the Hudson River, but I have not.
For waves, you'd have to go to Long Island, or Rhode Island and beyond
to Cape Cod, as Long Island Sound doesn't "do" waves of any
significance.
For an overview of some of the launches and the region in general,
check out the Wind Hot Line site at http://www.windhotline.com and read
thru the area listings.
Ellen
in New Haven, CT

Quote:

> I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
> Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
> that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
> comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
> appreciated.

> dcm

> * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping. Smart is Beautiful

by **Wndsrf** » Wed, 15 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Ellen,

There is a windsurfing club in Norwalk, Ct.
Called Gone with the Wind. People local to Norwalk get their beach stickers for
free, but the members of the club get a sticker for I believe $30.00 for the
summer season.
But as Ellen said the one thing that is not consistant in this area is the
wind. Light wind gear is your best bet in Norwalk. By the way. it is very
simple to get to the Norwalk location, the beach is called Calf Pasture. If you
don't want to buy a beach sticker you can still get into the park for a nominal
fee on a per day basis.
Hope this helps.

Sandy

by **Mac** » Wed, 15 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Working in Manhattan?

There are two fast ferry companies running 4 boats to Atlantic Highlands and Highlands NJ. This is right next to Sandy Hook. According to Wind Hot Line,
Sandy Hook has the 3rd highest winds on the East Coast from Cape Cod to Hatteras, number 1 being Kalmus on Cape Cod and number 2 being Hatteras.

So the commute is great, especially for people who work in lower Manhattan and the windsurfing at Sandy Hook is great. The fast ferry costs more, but most
people think that it is worth it.

Stay in the Lead,
Mac

Quote:

> I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
> Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
> that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
> comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
> appreciated.

> dcm

> * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping. Smart is Beautiful

by **Freddie6** » Wed, 15 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Ninigret pond in RI is a very good place.
Flat water and ocean wind.

* Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network *
The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!

by **Benjamin Kaufma** » Thu, 16 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Conneticuit sucks in the Summer unless you're into 10.0 sailing. That
big piece of dirt to its south (Long Island) hogs all of the wind.
Good Summer sailing is in Rhode Island, Long Island and the Jersey
Shore.

Almost all of my CT sailing is in the Spring and Fall.

Ben

On Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:40:18 -0800, dcm

Quote:

>I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
>Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
>that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
>comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
>appreciated.

>dcm

--
Ben Kaufman

Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP
with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because
you have been forewarned!
For all others, change the domain name to pobox

by **wizar** » Fri, 17 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Where are the launches at Ninigret Pond. I toured through area two weeks
ago but didn't locate any launches . Spoke with one guy sailing at Point
Judith but he said he didn't sail at Ninigret. I would like to try the area
this season. Thanks.

Quote:

> Ninigret pond in RI is a very good place.
> Flat water and ocean wind.

> * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion
Network *
> The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!

by **Ellen Falle** » Fri, 17 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Wizard,
If you toured the area, you must have been on Route 1 (if you weren't
on Rt. 1, then you were in the wrong state...!) As you drive along Rt 1
between Westerly and Charlestown, you pass thru the "neighborhood" of
Quonochontaug. There is a Texaco gas station which isn't really in a
town, but out on its own with a few other buildings around. It is
situated between West Beach Road and East Beach Road (very original
names...). You will want to turn onto East Beach Rd. If you are coming
from the east, make a U-turn at the Texaco station, and if you're coming
from the west, the turn is well marked and just past the Texaco. Follow
East Beach Rd right down to the end where it turns into a dirt road and
bares left along the shoreline. This "turn" is at the Blue
Shutters/Charlestown beach entry, which sometimes distracts people. The
dirt road ends at the entrance gate to the state owned East
Beach/Ninigret area parking lot.
The pay-for-parking season is usually May 1 to sometime between mid
Sept and mid Oct, depending on who's running things any year. Outside of
those times, there is no charge, but also no portapotties. (Go back to
the one at the Texaco station.) From about the 3rd weekend of June thru
Labor Day, you have to get there before 8:30 or earlier to be sure of a
parking place. If it is a stormy day, they often do not charge at all
and the place is filled with sailors.
There used to be grass in the center of the lot where we rig, but
several storms have reduced the amount of grass to "thin". There is also
ocean access but it is rarely used for windsurfing as the break is not
at all friendly and there is a steep drop off, making the launch rather
bad. Hardly anyone sails that side.
let me know if you need more info
Ellen

Quote:

> Where are the launches at Ninigret Pond. I toured through area two weeks
> ago but didn't locate any launches . Spoke with one guy sailing at Point
> Judith but he said he didn't sail at Ninigret. I would like to try the area
> this season. Thanks.

> > Ninigret pond in RI is a very good place.
> > Flat water and ocean wind.

> > * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion
> Network *
> > The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!

by **John Gullott** » Sat, 18 Mar 2000 04:00:00

The launch for Ninny Pond is at the end of East Beach Rd in Charleston,
RI. From Interstate 95, take Exit 92 (Rte 2 in CT) South to the
Westerly bypass (Rte 78) to the stop lights at the end. Take a left onto
Rte 1 and just past the Texaco Station there's a big sign for East Beach
Rd. Follow the road left, past Blue Shutters beach to the state beach
parking lot.

From the east, on Rte 1, make a U-turn at the Texaco and the take the
right onto East Beach Rd.

The launch is at the Southwest end of the pond.

Good Sailing

J

by **JayR** » Sat, 18 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Speaking of the spring/fall season, I've seen people sailing in Stratford in
front of Sikosky Airport, Long Beach I think it is called. I work in
Stratford and I have seen a group out on the water around lunch time on
occasion. Is any one on rec. sailing there? I won't do Long Island Sound
alone so I would be interested in hooking up with any sailors to launch from
Stratford during the week. All of my sailing buddies have moved from the
area. I live about an hour from the shore so I usually stick to the comfort
zone of my local lake which limits me to weekends. I am working on a
flex-time thing with my boss because as we all know it always blows while we
are at work! :-)
Thanks in advance,
-JayR

Quote:

> Conneticuit sucks in the Summer unless you're into 10.0 sailing. That
> big piece of dirt to its south (Long Island) hogs all of the wind.
> Good Summer sailing is in Rhode Island, Long Island and the Jersey
> Shore.

> Almost all of my CT sailing is in the Spring and Fall.

> Ben

> On Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:40:18 -0800, dcm

> >I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
> >Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
> >that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
> >comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
> >appreciated.

> >dcm

> --
> Ben Kaufman

> Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP
> with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because
> you have been forewarned!
> For all others, change the domain name to pobox

by **jfee..** » Sat, 18 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Quote:

> Speaking of the spring/fall season, I've seen people sailing in Stratford in
> front of Sikosky Airport, Long Beach I think it is called. I work in
> Stratford and I have seen a group out on the water around lunch time on
> occasion. Is any one on rec. sailing there? I won't do Long Island Sound
> alone so I would be interested in hooking up with any sailors to launch from
> Stratford during the week. All of my sailing buddies have moved from the
> area. I live about an hour from the shore so I usually stick to the comfort
> zone of my local lake which limits me to weekends. I am working on a
> flex-time thing with my boss because as we all know it always blows while we
> are at work! :-)
> Thanks in advance,
> -JayR

Long Beach, which I think is also called Lordship Beach, and Short Beach are
both right at the end of Sikorski Airport runways.

Short beach is further east, around a little point, from Long Beach and is
adjacent to the Housatonic River.

I occasionaly sail weekdays at Short Beach, which works well for east or northeast
winds. Long beach reportedly works well for west and northwest winds, but I have
never sailed there. Short Beach has a protected inner area, which can be quite
shallow at low tide. Outside the jetty, the waves can get pretty big with a strong
northeast wind. I think it's one of the best spots in the area for NE winds.

Jeff

by **Benjamin Kaufma** » Sun, 19 Mar 2000 04:00:00

Yup,

I've just started sailing there this Fall and Winter. Cleaner wind
then Norwalk and no low tide obstacles - other than getting clear of
those Jetties which remain very close to the surface for about 2X
their visible distance.

Ben

Quote:

>Speaking of the spring/fall season, I've seen people sailing in Stratford in
>front of Sikosky Airport, Long Beach I think it is called. I work in
>Stratford and I have seen a group out on the water around lunch time on
>occasion. Is any one on rec. sailing there? I won't do Long Island Sound
>alone so I would be interested in hooking up with any sailors to launch from
>Stratford during the week. All of my sailing buddies have moved from the
>area. I live about an hour from the shore so I usually stick to the comfort
>zone of my local lake which limits me to weekends. I am working on a
>flex-time thing with my boss because as we all know it always blows while we
>are at work! :-)
>Thanks in advance,
>-JayR

>> Conneticuit sucks in the Summer unless you're into 10.0 sailing. That
>> big piece of dirt to its south (Long Island) hogs all of the wind.
>> Good Summer sailing is in Rhode Island, Long Island and the Jersey
>> Shore.

>> Almost all of my CT sailing is in the Spring and Fall.

>> Ben

>> On Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:40:18 -0800, dcm

>> >I am contemplating moving to the NYC area, preferably the
>> >Connecticut side. Can anyone comment on the windsurfing in
>> >that area? is there any? how consistent? Waves? etc. Any
>> >comments or suggestions for areas to check out would be
>> >appreciated.

>> >dcm

>> --
>> Ben Kaufman

>> Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP
>> with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because
>> you have been forewarned!
>> For all others, change the domain name to pobox

--
Ben Kaufman

Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP
with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because
you have been forewarned!
For all others, change the domain name to pobox

Sport Today

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?

Windsurfing in the Connecticut Area?