Due to a 3 hour delay on the AutoTrain (Chlorine gas leak on the FL/GA boarder) I was unable to visit Mayo Park in MD. Too bad as it looked like a decent day for that location. I will just have to keep it on the list for a future visit.

Day 2-3 After a 4 hour battle with DC/Baltimore traffic I made it to my friend’s place in NJ and early the next day we headed up to their lake house in the Poconos, Lake Wallenpaupack. Lovely lake with 2000+ boats! Not a great place to sail especially on a summer weekend. We had a great time on their boat, but lakes are always an iffy option but a fun time had by all.

Day 4 was a bit of lake time in the morning and a trip to Long Island in the afternoon. NY/LI traffic this time but it was well worth the drive. If you are ever in the Roslyn NY area check out Thyme restaurant it is simply marvelous especially when the owner is a dear friend! The Duck Tacos are amazing. We ate and talked for 4 hours! 🤩

Day 5 and yes I’m going sailing! Turns out Andy Brandt is teaching in Montauk on Monday and Tuesday and I need to go in that direction to take the ferry over to RI so perfect timing! The Hamptons are like Disney land for the very, very wealthy but they do have some great windsurfing/foiling locations if you can find them and Andy just happens to know a few great locations. The wind was light but it was so nice to be on foil for a few hours. Good cruising conditions on flat water in a beautiful location. Work the kinks out after all that driving!

Montauk Video – A few of my non-windsurfing friends like to watch me crashing, in this case catapulting!

Day 6 Unfortunately no wind, bummer. Instead I grabbed an early LI Cross Ferry to New London, CT. Fun little trip as I have never been on a ferry before. LI Sound is gorgeous and a sailors dream. I will need to come back and explore this area more. I have arrived in RI and I’m staying on the water across the street from a popular windsurfing location. As I look out the window the wind isn’t bad but instead of rigging and testing the waters I’m having a beer and catching y’all up on my adventures.

I’m hoping for some wind tomorrow, maybe Fogland or even better across the street. Fingers crossed, but I’m hopeful. 😎