Here is a selection of music that was recorded in Radley bedroom studios many moons ago!
Andys old rock songs by Andy Radley
Thanks for the Lift
Sunday 11th October
Its been a month since I posted last. I haven't sailed too much either. Maybe five times in four weeks. I was sick for a couple of weeks. The van is off the road at the moment for repairs and I'm getting home later due to the rail bridge rebuild at Malahide. Anyway I sailed today with Tom at the Burrow. We managed to sail for three hours, Tom on a 5.3 and myself on a 6.1 ,the only sail I brought with me as Tom offered the lift for me and the gear and there wasn't much wind forecast anyway. Lewis and Ryan were out and over fifty kite surfers so there was a nice buzz to the session. Its been a while since I rigged a 6.1 and the rig did feel big today. Still good to get out. Thanks Tom for the lift, even if you do drive on the wrong side of the road somtimes!
Its been a month since I posted last. I haven't sailed too much either. Maybe five times in four weeks. I was sick for a couple of weeks. The van is off the road at the moment for repairs and I'm getting home later due to the rail bridge rebuild at Malahide. Anyway I sailed today with Tom at the Burrow. We managed to sail for three hours, Tom on a 5.3 and myself on a 6.1 ,the only sail I brought with me as Tom offered the lift for me and the gear and there wasn't much wind forecast anyway. Lewis and Ryan were out and over fifty kite surfers so there was a nice buzz to the session. Its been a while since I rigged a 6.1 and the rig did feel big today. Still good to get out. Thanks Tom for the lift, even if you do drive on the wrong side of the road somtimes!
Sailing Solo
Saturday 11th September
Looks like the summer is back for a while. I sailed a light wind session at Malahide today. Practised some duck tacks and switch upwind 360s among other moves. Forgot to bring a drink. If only I had a can of Solo!
Looks like the summer is back for a while. I sailed a light wind session at Malahide today. Practised some duck tacks and switch upwind 360s among other moves. Forgot to bring a drink. If only I had a can of Solo!
Dip in the Soup
Wednesday 9th September
Back to work or should I say school. I have been busy last week getting back into the routine of getting up early for work. It didn't help that the bridge at Malahide collapsed and I cant get a train directly into town. Anyway between work and bloggers block I have been slow to post anything over the last two weeks. Think I needed a little break from all things windsurfing. I did sail today at Malahide. The wind was light but the sun was out and I could not resist a dip in the soup. The picture above shows the bridge before it caved in!
Back to work or should I say school. I have been busy last week getting back into the routine of getting up early for work. It didn't help that the bridge at Malahide collapsed and I cant get a train directly into town. Anyway between work and bloggers block I have been slow to post anything over the last two weeks. Think I needed a little break from all things windsurfing. I did sail today at Malahide. The wind was light but the sun was out and I could not resist a dip in the soup. The picture above shows the bridge before it caved in!
Enjoyable Sessions
Saturday 29th August
I had a couple of enjoyable sessions windsurfing this week. Dollymount was fun on Thursday. I seem to be making some progress in the waves now. Finding the best route out and jumping angles etc. With the strong westerly winds on the estuary yesterday I managed a quick blast on my 68l twinser. Looks like light wind tomorrow so its back to the sail throwing freestyle at Malahide.
I had a couple of enjoyable sessions windsurfing this week. Dollymount was fun on Thursday. I seem to be making some progress in the waves now. Finding the best route out and jumping angles etc. With the strong westerly winds on the estuary yesterday I managed a quick blast on my 68l twinser. Looks like light wind tomorrow so its back to the sail throwing freestyle at Malahide.
Praying Mantis
Wednesday 26th August
Got back from Bulgaria yesterday. My parents were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and so we all went on holiday together. I didn't get to do any windsurfing while there but did enjoy the sun, sea, food and company. The cool little fella in the picture above is a 4" praying mantis that was resting on our balcony wall on Sunday morning. Anyway when I got home yesterday I went for a light wind session at the estuary. You can't beat cold water for getting rid of jet lag!
Got back from Bulgaria yesterday. My parents were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and so we all went on holiday together. I didn't get to do any windsurfing while there but did enjoy the sun, sea, food and company. The cool little fella in the picture above is a 4" praying mantis that was resting on our balcony wall on Sunday morning. Anyway when I got home yesterday I went for a light wind session at the estuary. You can't beat cold water for getting rid of jet lag!Simpsonized!
Sunday 16th August
Another good day on the estuary today. Rigged a 5.6 but I should have rigged smaller as there was some big gusts coming through. Oisin rigged a 5.4 I'm getting a few faster conka tacks now. Still no sign of my Vulcans turning into spocks yet! Last night Helen turned me into a my simpson self. Doh!!
Another good day on the estuary today. Rigged a 5.6 but I should have rigged smaller as there was some big gusts coming through. Oisin rigged a 5.4 I'm getting a few faster conka tacks now. Still no sign of my Vulcans turning into spocks yet! Last night Helen turned me into a my simpson self. Doh!!
Polar Bear tries Windsurfing
Saturday 16th August
Sailed for four hours today at Kilcrea on a 5.6 The sun was out and the wind held up for the afternoon. Great to see so many people out on the water.
Check out Bernard the Polar Bear as he tries his hand, (paw) at windsurfing. Looks like he should move that fin back a bit first!
Sailed for four hours today at Kilcrea on a 5.6 The sun was out and the wind held up for the afternoon. Great to see so many people out on the water.
Check out Bernard the Polar Bear as he tries his hand, (paw) at windsurfing. Looks like he should move that fin back a bit first!
Freestyle Gardening
Sunday 9th August
Another flowstyle display of Caesar Finies showing what can be done in light wind. There was Zero wind today in Dublin. The only freestyle I done was freestyle gardening!
Another flowstyle display of Caesar Finies showing what can be done in light wind. There was Zero wind today in Dublin. The only freestyle I done was freestyle gardening!
Two ways to Tango
Tuesday 4th August
Check out Caesar's 'flowstyle' v 'the Tango', courtesy Eduardo Loedel.
Check out Caesar's 'flowstyle' v 'the Tango', courtesy Eduardo Loedel.
Batman Returns
Monday 3rd August
After a 10 year break Las Dominguez and Alan Early met up with me today for a session on the south beach Skerries. Las sailed on the Bat mobile which is a custom board made by Bill Canning in the early 90's. He managed to sail away from nearly all his gybes. Impressive stuff after ten years off from windsurfing. Alan sailed an AHD wave board donated by Bill C. Nice retro gear lads. We sailed for about three hours in and around the sand bar at Shenick island with some waves coming in at the top and loads of wind!! Tom Lotocki and Tom Slomski were also out practicing some freestyle. Looking forward to the next session.
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After a 10 year break Las Dominguez and Alan Early met up with me today for a session on the south beach Skerries. Las sailed on the Bat mobile which is a custom board made by Bill Canning in the early 90's. He managed to sail away from nearly all his gybes. Impressive stuff after ten years off from windsurfing. Alan sailed an AHD wave board donated by Bill C. Nice retro gear lads. We sailed for about three hours in and around the sand bar at Shenick island with some waves coming in at the top and loads of wind!! Tom Lotocki and Tom Slomski were also out practicing some freestyle. Looking forward to the next session.
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Fun on the Estuary
Saturday 1st August
Unexpected fun sail at the estuary yesterday. I started on my 6.1 in what looked like fading winds and ended up overpowered sometimes on my 5m . I even had the 84l out for a while. And it didn't rain!! I'm finding it hard to start new moves a the moment. Sometimes its hard to dive into the unknown. I did try some double upwind 360s. No luck though i did get into the second rotation a couple of times. Cool to see so many turned up for a sail.
Unexpected fun sail at the estuary yesterday. I started on my 6.1 in what looked like fading winds and ended up overpowered sometimes on my 5m . I even had the 84l out for a while. And it didn't rain!! I'm finding it hard to start new moves a the moment. Sometimes its hard to dive into the unknown. I did try some double upwind 360s. No luck though i did get into the second rotation a couple of times. Cool to see so many turned up for a sail.
Good While it Lasted
Tuesday 28th July
(Pic: Alex and Dangerman grab an evening session)
I had nice jumping session at Dollymount today. I met up with Carlos and Alison in the early afternoon. The wind was side on, enough for 5.0 with plenty of ramps all the way out. I tried some forward loops but I am still rotating too slow and land down wind of the board with the sail on top of me. I'll figure it out soon! I managed a conka tack on a wave and continued the ride back winded before finishing with a back wind gybe. I was happy with that one. The wind turned more on shore in the evening and weakened. Good while it lasted.
(Pic: Alex and Dangerman grab an evening session)
I had nice jumping session at Dollymount today. I met up with Carlos and Alison in the early afternoon. The wind was side on, enough for 5.0 with plenty of ramps all the way out. I tried some forward loops but I am still rotating too slow and land down wind of the board with the sail on top of me. I'll figure it out soon! I managed a conka tack on a wave and continued the ride back winded before finishing with a back wind gybe. I was happy with that one. The wind turned more on shore in the evening and weakened. Good while it lasted.
Shark Caught in Skerries
Monday 27 July 2009
Richard Brannigan was fishing for prawns off the coast of Skerries, Co Dublin, at the weekend when he got more than he bargained for.
Richard Brannigan was fishing for prawns off the coast of Skerries, Co Dublin, at the weekend when he got more than he bargained for.
The skipper of the Ambitious trawler caught a porbeagle shark weighing 120kg.
(Taken from the independent.ie 22/7/09)
Spock - Kono Combo!!
Saturday 25th July
I just watched Rap legend Mattia Pedrani's new video 'Burners 'n' Choppers'. He does a great combo of spock into Kono at 1 min 43 sec. Nice move!
Check it out.
I just watched Rap legend Mattia Pedrani's new video 'Burners 'n' Choppers'. He does a great combo of spock into Kono at 1 min 43 sec. Nice move!
Check it out.
Honeymoon in Dahab
Sunday 19th July
Just back from Dahab. Helen and myself had a very relaxing honeymoon by the Red sea. We stayed in the Hilton which is an excellent 5 star hotel with great service and very friendly staff. I even managed to get some windsurfing each day and Helen had a go too! I had her sailing in a straight line after about five minutes. Turning around might take a bit longer! I rented from club mistral which had the best offer and was next to our hotel. The staff were very friendly and even gave me the last day free! We did some snorkeling at the lighthouse which was cool. Loadz of multi coloured fishies, sea horses, nemo etc. Its also very cheap to eat out in Dahab. If you like fish you will be spoiled for choice. A full meal for two cost us about €21
Attack of the Air Guitars
Monday 6th July 2009
Helen and Andy's Wedding party. I decided one day before the wedding to play a song with the band on the night. I knew it would be an interesting performance as I had not played with a band in many years and had no practice or rehearsal with the band and had several drinks at that stage on the night. It went down well even though I played in the key of A and the bass player player played in G# for the first verse! No one noticed as they were too busy with the attack of the air guitars : ) Thanks To George for the filming of this rocumentary!
Helen and Andy's Wedding party. I decided one day before the wedding to play a song with the band on the night. I knew it would be an interesting performance as I had not played with a band in many years and had no practice or rehearsal with the band and had several drinks at that stage on the night. It went down well even though I played in the key of A and the bass player player played in G# for the first verse! No one noticed as they were too busy with the attack of the air guitars : ) Thanks To George for the filming of this rocumentary!
Just Married
Saturday 4th July
My self and Helen Tied the knot yesterday. We had an amazing day and night. Thank you to everyone who celebrated the evening with us. I don't have any pics as of yet, but there should be some very interesting ones on the way. I even managed to go windsurfing on the day with Oisin and Tom at the south beach Skerries.
Also check out this picture of Balbriggan Windsurfers taken in 1980.
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My self and Helen Tied the knot yesterday. We had an amazing day and night. Thank you to everyone who celebrated the evening with us. I don't have any pics as of yet, but there should be some very interesting ones on the way. I even managed to go windsurfing on the day with Oisin and Tom at the south beach Skerries.
Also check out this picture of Balbriggan Windsurfers taken in 1980.
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Survived my Stag
Sunday 28th June
Thanks to everyone who turned up for my stag. I had a great night . Started with a Chinese and then over to Joe mays in Skerries for a drink or two. Tom Lotocki introduced me to the art of flaming sambuca. I had to hold sambuca in my mouth and make sure my lips where dry so they wouldn't catch fire as Tom lit it up! Crazy Pol! We then moved on to Shags nightclub for a bop and more devil juice. Finished the night with a swim at four this morning at the north beach. Great night!
Thanks to everyone who turned up for my stag. I had a great night . Started with a Chinese and then over to Joe mays in Skerries for a drink or two. Tom Lotocki introduced me to the art of flaming sambuca. I had to hold sambuca in my mouth and make sure my lips where dry so they wouldn't catch fire as Tom lit it up! Crazy Pol! We then moved on to Shags nightclub for a bop and more devil juice. Finished the night with a swim at four this morning at the north beach. Great night!
Flow Style
Friday 26 June
Not much wind in Dublin at the moment. Cant really complain as the temp is way up this week with just enough wind for light wind freestyle or 'Flow style' as Ceasar Finies is calling it these days. He certainly does flow.
If you haven't seen him yet check his style out here.
Not much wind in Dublin at the moment. Cant really complain as the temp is way up this week with just enough wind for light wind freestyle or 'Flow style' as Ceasar Finies is calling it these days. He certainly does flow.
If you haven't seen him yet check his style out here.
Recycled Tiga Wave Board
Monday 22nd June
I spent the evening making a garden bench from an old Tiga wave board that a friend of mine was dumping. Turned out nice.
Check it out,
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I spent the evening making a garden bench from an old Tiga wave board that a friend of mine was dumping. Turned out nice.
Check it out,
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Island Fun
Sunday 14th June
Yesterday Tom, Oisin and Myself scored another freestyle session at the island. Oisin packed his camera in a ruck sack and managed to keep it dry on the way over. Anyway it was a fun session while the sea breeze lasted.
Yesterday Tom, Oisin and Myself scored another freestyle session at the island. Oisin packed his camera in a ruck sack and managed to keep it dry on the way over. Anyway it was a fun session while the sea breeze lasted.
Today I Rest
Tuesday 9th June
I hope everyone had a good weekend of windsurfing. I know the speed boys did at the burrow. Oisin had a nice freestyle session there yesterday with good reports. I got home from town a bit later yesterday, and so sailed closer to home at skerries on 5.7 I'm feeling tired today after four days of sailing, so in a way I'm happy its not windy!
I hope everyone had a good weekend of windsurfing. I know the speed boys did at the burrow. Oisin had a nice freestyle session there yesterday with good reports. I got home from town a bit later yesterday, and so sailed closer to home at skerries on 5.7 I'm feeling tired today after four days of sailing, so in a way I'm happy its not windy!
Check out pro windsurfer Yoli de Brendt with her latest video of her training in El Yaque - Venezuela
Nice Session at Skerries
Friday 5th June
See ya there,
Andy
No Wet Suit Needed in Ireland!!
Monday 1st June
Przykręcają co muzyka
Sunday the bleeden hot 31th of May
Super hot day yesterday. I met up with Tom Slomski and Oisin at Skerries. We were hoping for a sea breeze to kick in. That didn't happen so plan 2 went ahead -Pimp Tom's ride! Tom had a load of boxed car audio goodies inc, speaker pods, tweeters, amp and crossover, and a bass bin big enough to double as a seat! We finally got the lot up and working . I could definitely see an improvement.. in my tan and Toms stereo is now pumping out polish classics!
Toms Van - Not
Vulcan Simulator
Thursday 28th May
Beautiful day today but zero wind. Not even enough for a light wind freestyle session. Great weather for cutting grass!
If you haven't seen my simulator before, Check It Out.
Cracker of a Day
Sunday 24th May
Cracker of a day today. I got a little sunburn and that was with factor 15 applied! Helen wanted me to wear 30. Sailed for about three hours at Malahide trying light wind freestyle. I figured out the best angle for throwing the sail behind my back and retrieving it as it comes around. If you don't throw hard enough it lets you know by hitting you in the back! Great to see so many people on the water having fun.
Congratulations Sonia and Martin
Monday 18th May
Congratulations to my sister Sonia and her husband Martin who got married on Friday. Great day. Sonia is now 'Sonia O'Sullivan' . The only thing this Sonia ever ran was a bath! The pic is of me playing Van Halen's 'Jump' with the wedding band 'catch 22'.
Relax and Spin
Friday 15th May
More light wind freestyle. This time its Jersey joe practicing some light wind freestyle in front of Windsurf Inc. South Padre Island, TX with some moves he learned in Bonaire.
More light wind freestyle. This time its Jersey joe practicing some light wind freestyle in front of Windsurf Inc. South Padre Island, TX with some moves he learned in Bonaire.
Sunny Days in Skerries
Wednesday 13th May
I sailed the last two days in Skerries. Nice small waves. Pity the wind was so onshore. Still great to have sun and wind at the same time. Saturday might turn out good for a session at Shenick island Skerries, or if its windy windy! maybe Lowrock. Looks like a day for sail spinning tomorrow in Malahide.
Andy
I sailed the last two days in Skerries. Nice small waves. Pity the wind was so onshore. Still great to have sun and wind at the same time. Saturday might turn out good for a session at Shenick island Skerries, or if its windy windy! maybe Lowrock. Looks like a day for sail spinning tomorrow in Malahide.
Andy
Sunday 10th May
Loads of sailing this week. I even got to sail on my 68l and a 4.5 for a full session on the estuary on Wednesday. Yesterday had a bit of everything. Tom L was on his 4.7, I rigged a 6.1 and Steve Flanagan sailed a 9m! All sails made sense at some stage. Today Looks like a light wind sail spinning session at Malahide. Hope the sun stays out for a while.
The Fleadh Kicks Off
Sunday 3rd May
The Fleadh got off to a sunny start yesterday at Malahide with light wind. The lack of wind didn't stop people turning up and getting on the water. For myself and a few others it was a day for tricking around with light wind freestyle. I recently got a bigger board and have become addicted to sail throw tricks and combos. I borrowed the picture above from Pearse Geaney at Bigsurf.ie. Thanks Pearse. There was also plenty of people out on S.U.Ps giving it paddle. Denise worked very hard to make sure no one went hungry with her barbecued quarter pounders. Yum! All donations will go to CARI who help children who have experienced sexual abuse. Alan and the Surfdock crew were very busy as ever getting people on the water and providing kit for testing. Oisin and the red bull girls provided wings! Great day over all.
Today was the same but bigger and better. More people, More wind, More crack and emm, more burgers. No wonder I couldn't get planning! I had a go at my first race. Didn't have a clue where I was going. Unfortunately I had plenty of people in front to show me the way. I also had a go at the speed event and clocked 26.6knots. Not bad for my first attempt. Well done to Steve who clocked the best speed of the day. Over 33 knots. He also does a mean rail ride but not at 33 knots! Looking forward to day three.
See ya there,
Andy
Today was the same but bigger and better. More people, More wind, More crack and emm, more burgers. No wonder I couldn't get planning! I had a go at my first race. Didn't have a clue where I was going. Unfortunately I had plenty of people in front to show me the way. I also had a go at the speed event and clocked 26.6knots. Not bad for my first attempt. Well done to Steve who clocked the best speed of the day. Over 33 knots. He also does a mean rail ride but not at 33 knots! Looking forward to day three.
See ya there,
Andy
Island Fever
Wednesday 29th April
We had a classic skerries session this evening at Shenick island. Tom L, Oisin, Ali and myself rigged at 5 and sailed till 8 on 4.7 sails. In a south east wind you get small waves for jumping on the way out and dead flat water in the bay of Shenick island for freestyle. When the sun comes out as it did for a while this evening and the tide is on the retreat this place definitely has something special to offer. Oisin claimed his first Kono while trying to learn burners I think? He said he carved the other way, thats into the wind while switch stance and backwinded and just took off into the rotation! Couldn't believe his luck. Well done. I think he will be trying them off a wave very soon!
See you all at the Fleadh Sheoil festival on the weekend!
Andy
See you all at the Fleadh Sheoil festival on the weekend!
Andy
Cat Food-Yum!
Saturday 25th April
Home alone this weekend as Helen has gone on my sisters hen down the country leaving me and Sheba to fiend for ourselves! Looks like Sheba will be sharing the cat food. Yum! On another note I think I will try sailing at Skerries this morning. Might even get some small waves.
Also check out this vid of Erik Håkman and his Bonairean friends in a movie filmed during three sessions of sliding freestyle at Sorobon in Bonaire.
Home alone this weekend as Helen has gone on my sisters hen down the country leaving me and Sheba to fiend for ourselves! Looks like Sheba will be sharing the cat food. Yum! On another note I think I will try sailing at Skerries this morning. Might even get some small waves.
Also check out this vid of Erik Håkman and his Bonairean friends in a movie filmed during three sessions of sliding freestyle at Sorobon in Bonaire.
Sailed at Rush this Afternoon
Wednesday 22nd April
Got out for a sail at Rush this afternoon. Rigged a 5.0 and had to use my 90l freestyle board as the wind was light. Mikey was there with his first van. No more roof racks for him! Kidge and Jimmy were also out making the best of the conditions. I had a fun session. It's rare to see sun, wind and waves at the same time in this country, even if it was a bit light!
Got out for a sail at Rush this afternoon. Rigged a 5.0 and had to use my 90l freestyle board as the wind was light. Mikey was there with his first van. No more roof racks for him! Kidge and Jimmy were also out making the best of the conditions. I had a fun session. It's rare to see sun, wind and waves at the same time in this country, even if it was a bit light!
Boom Mount Test Shot
Sunday 19th April
There has not been much wind this weekend so I made a couple of mounts for my Camera. This clip has a boom extension mount so I can film sailing on both tacks.
Check it out!
There has not been much wind this weekend so I made a couple of mounts for my Camera. This clip has a boom extension mount so I can film sailing on both tacks.
Check it out!
Trip to Ireland
Saturday 18th April
I came across his video posted two days ago on you tube. Some nice action. Not sure who the sailors are. Anyone know?
(Update)
Flash back with this video made by Levi Siver, Andy and Kevin Wolff Ponichtera Ireland in autumn 2000. A road trip of about 500km on the west coast of Ireland and of images that were found by later in the dvd Resonance.
Thanks for the Link!
I came across his video posted two days ago on you tube. Some nice action. Not sure who the sailors are. Anyone know?
(Update)
Flash back with this video made by Levi Siver, Andy and Kevin Wolff Ponichtera Ireland in autumn 2000. A road trip of about 500km on the west coast of Ireland and of images that were found by later in the dvd Resonance.
Thanks for the Link!
Waves in Skerries
Thursday 16th April
North easterly winds this week and waves at Skerries south beach. Yesterday Oisin and myself sailed on 5.0 and 84l twinsers. Later Ali joined us but unfortunately the wind dropped off a notch which made it difficult to sail back upwind. Today looks like it might be even better!
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North easterly winds this week and waves at Skerries south beach. Yesterday Oisin and myself sailed on 5.0 and 84l twinsers. Later Ali joined us but unfortunately the wind dropped off a notch which made it difficult to sail back upwind. Today looks like it might be even better!
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Sea breeze at Skerries
Sunday 11th April
Tom, Oisin and myself caught the sea breeze at Skerries this afternoon. With the sun shining and the tide on the retreat, The bay of Shenick island was the perfect place for a freestyle session. Looks like we will get more of the same tomorrow.
Tom, Oisin and myself caught the sea breeze at Skerries this afternoon. With the sun shining and the tide on the retreat, The bay of Shenick island was the perfect place for a freestyle session. Looks like we will get more of the same tomorrow.
A Rest at Last
Friday 10th April
After six days sailing in a row following being sick in bed for a few days before that, my body has now raised the white flag. I made several attempts to sail yesterday in rush on my 3.7 but after two or three runs I felt totally drained of energy. This morning I never thought I would be so happy to see two days of no wind. A rest at last! On the other hand we might get some southerly wind on Sunday for another fun session at Rush.
After six days sailing in a row following being sick in bed for a few days before that, my body has now raised the white flag. I made several attempts to sail yesterday in rush on my 3.7 but after two or three runs I felt totally drained of energy. This morning I never thought I would be so happy to see two days of no wind. A rest at last! On the other hand we might get some southerly wind on Sunday for another fun session at Rush.
'Bach' to Freestyle
Wed 8th April
Heading to Kilcrea for twelve-ish. Looking good. Also after that Metal video here is somthing a bit more relaxing.
Enjoy
Heading to Kilcrea for twelve-ish. Looking good. Also after that Metal video here is somthing a bit more relaxing.
Enjoy
Evening Session at Rush
Tuesday 7th April
Oisin-backloop
Oisin-backloop
I had another fun session today. Oisin, Ali, myself and a few others sailed this evening at Rush. The wind turned more southerly at around four and kept building into the evening. Loads of nice ramps to be had. Five days in a row now. No wonder I'm feeling sore! Looks like there is more wind to come.
Me and My Board are Wrecked!
Sunday 5th AprilGreat to have so many people around this weekend at Malahide for the slalom event. I didn't race myself but enjoyed the company on the water. Unfortunately I destroyed The nose of my 90l freestyle board trying a planing push tack and hooking back in by accident. Ouch!
Not much wind for racing today at Malahide, however Oisin and myself did score an evening session at Lowrock. I sailed on 5.0 and 83l wave board. I am now truly wrecked.
Good night
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Spring Session
Friday 3rd April
I sailed a light wind session at Skerries yesterday evening. The water seemed very clear with good visibility of the bottom. I Might try snorkeling over at Shenick island some evening. Sailed for an hour practicing light wind freestyle. Great to have the longer evenings now and nice to see the water is getting warmer!
Anyway I couldn't sail last week due to a tummy bug so I decided to film the lads during a session at Malahide. I arrived a bit late and so didn't get much footage. However I did catch a nice rainbow!
Check it out
I sailed a light wind session at Skerries yesterday evening. The water seemed very clear with good visibility of the bottom. I Might try snorkeling over at Shenick island some evening. Sailed for an hour practicing light wind freestyle. Great to have the longer evenings now and nice to see the water is getting warmer!
Anyway I couldn't sail last week due to a tummy bug so I decided to film the lads during a session at Malahide. I arrived a bit late and so didn't get much footage. However I did catch a nice rainbow!
Check it out
Blast from the Past
Sunday 29th March
Sorry I haven't updated much this week. Spent the last few days in bed with a virus that wont shift! Looks like I missed a few good sessions on the water. Anyway I came across this clip on you tube this morning. With all the talk and buzz of Slalom racing at the moment, I taught it would be cool to see some footage of the Dunkerbeck glory days.
Enjoy
Sick!
Thursday 26th March
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click picture to enlargeI Had a nice session on Tuesday evening at Kilcrea. Unfortuanally I had to spend all of yesterday in bed with a tummy bug. Still feelin weak and dizzy today. I hope to be back on the water over the weekend.
Mothers Day at Malahide
Sunny Session in Skerries
Friday 20th March
I tried to get a sail in this evening at Skerries. Unfortunately the sea breeze turns off as the sun drops so four o clock is a bit too late. When I arrived Oisin and Megan were finishing up after sailing in the bay of Shenick Island. I didn't want to waste such a nice evening so I went out anyway and played around trying to catch small waves back winded.
I tried to get a sail in this evening at Skerries. Unfortunately the sea breeze turns off as the sun drops so four o clock is a bit too late. When I arrived Oisin and Megan were finishing up after sailing in the bay of Shenick Island. I didn't want to waste such a nice evening so I went out anyway and played around trying to catch small waves back winded.
More Cabo Verde Action
Tuesday 18th March
Its sunny! I managed to get out sailing every day since last Thursday. Not always enough to plane, but enough to have fun. On Monday Oisin and myself shot some video. I might have enough footage soon for a light wind freestyle video. A few people caught the south easterly sea breeze yesterday. With a bit of luck we might get some more of that this week.
Its sunny! I managed to get out sailing every day since last Thursday. Not always enough to plane, but enough to have fun. On Monday Oisin and myself shot some video. I might have enough footage soon for a light wind freestyle video. A few people caught the south easterly sea breeze yesterday. With a bit of luck we might get some more of that this week.
Gymsurfing Today at Kilcrea
Sunday 15th March
Not much wind today at Kilcrea. Oisin went for a blast on some Jp/Neil Pryde race gear while I practiced some light wind freestyle. I did manage a vulcan and a couple of conka tacks and upwind 360s in the gusts. I think i even got some sun. Probably just dirt!
Check out this New school freestyle windskate video preformed by kids with strange sails and a mattress!
Not much wind today at Kilcrea. Oisin went for a blast on some Jp/Neil Pryde race gear while I practiced some light wind freestyle. I did manage a vulcan and a couple of conka tacks and upwind 360s in the gusts. I think i even got some sun. Probably just dirt!
Check out this New school freestyle windskate video preformed by kids with strange sails and a mattress!
Tiree Wave Classic 2008
Saturday 14th March
Up early this morning for a freestyle session at Kilcrea. Carlos, Oisin, Randal, myself a few others launched from kilcrea and made our way upwind to take advantage of the small ramps that were forming in the middle and the flat water area by the shore line. On the Malahide side the speed sailors were blasting on a downwind course from the club house to the viaduct. Nice session.
I came across this video of the Tiree Wave Classic 2008 that was put up on Vimeo today. Its 25 mins long so you might be better to let it load first. Check it out
Up early this morning for a freestyle session at Kilcrea. Carlos, Oisin, Randal, myself a few others launched from kilcrea and made our way upwind to take advantage of the small ramps that were forming in the middle and the flat water area by the shore line. On the Malahide side the speed sailors were blasting on a downwind course from the club house to the viaduct. Nice session.
I came across this video of the Tiree Wave Classic 2008 that was put up on Vimeo today. Its 25 mins long so you might be better to let it load first. Check it out
Ricardo Campello destorys it in Pozo
Thursday 12th March
Ricardo pushes his 3,7 to the max at his favorite jumping spot Pozo Izquerdo on Gran Canaria filmed during the 2007 & 2008 PWA World Cup.
Ricardo pushes his 3,7 to the max at his favorite jumping spot Pozo Izquerdo on Gran Canaria filmed during the 2007 & 2008 PWA World Cup.
Last Weekend in Achill
Tuesday 10th March
Oisin Van Gelderen enjoying the scenery at the Irish Intervarsities Windsurfing Comp last weekend in Achill.
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Oisin Van Gelderen enjoying the scenery at the Irish Intervarsities Windsurfing Comp last weekend in Achill.
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'Samba' - Gollito's New Movie
Monday 9th March
I'm feeling a bit stiff after the weekends sailing. I don't think the cold conditions of yesterday helped and the fact I had to race against a teacher from another school up a thirty foot climbing wall today! I slipped but still managed to get to the top first!
Anyway, I'm just after watching Andre Paskowski's new movie of Gollito training in Jeri. There are some crazy moves in there like a double ponch and a Kono foward attempt!
Check it out.
I'm feeling a bit stiff after the weekends sailing. I don't think the cold conditions of yesterday helped and the fact I had to race against a teacher from another school up a thirty foot climbing wall today! I slipped but still managed to get to the top first!
Anyway, I'm just after watching Andre Paskowski's new movie of Gollito training in Jeri. There are some crazy moves in there like a double ponch and a Kono foward attempt!
Check it out.
Cold Hands Today
Sunday 8th March
Freezing cold today at Kilcrea but sunny. I rigged a 5.o and was nicely powered most of the time. The vulcans were coming better thanks to big Toms camera work. I crashed at least 7 vulcans in about seven minutes yesterday! Watched the footage last night and found plenty of things to work on. The speed sailors were blasting on the Malahide side. Not sure who ended up at the top of the speed wall but i did see some fast runs further down the estuary.
Check out this nice video made by Max Lesauvage over the winter in Hawaii
Freezing cold today at Kilcrea but sunny. I rigged a 5.o and was nicely powered most of the time. The vulcans were coming better thanks to big Toms camera work. I crashed at least 7 vulcans in about seven minutes yesterday! Watched the footage last night and found plenty of things to work on. The speed sailors were blasting on the Malahide side. Not sure who ended up at the top of the speed wall but i did see some fast runs further down the estuary.
Check out this nice video made by Max Lesauvage over the winter in Hawaii
Saturday 7th March
Here are some pictures captured from my camcorder today. They were not very clear so i gave them the Monet treatment!
Warning- This Video May Contain Kites!
Thursday 5th March
Check out the amazing editing going on in Jason Furness and Aaron Hadlows kite video -RE:VOLVE. This doesn't mean I'm going to sell all my gear and get a kite!! so don't like it too much, OK!
Check out the amazing editing going on in Jason Furness and Aaron Hadlows kite video -RE:VOLVE. This doesn't mean I'm going to sell all my gear and get a kite!! so don't like it too much, OK!
Old Style Plank Surfing
Thursday 5th March
Just on my way out to the shed to look for the saw. Check out this nice little vid!
Just on my way out to the shed to look for the saw. Check out this nice little vid!
Kilcrea - The Caribbean of North Co Dublin!
Wednesday the feckin freezin 4th of March
I decided to add a touch of Bonaire to my header pic. If only the water was that colour in the estuary!
I decided to add a touch of Bonaire to my header pic. If only the water was that colour in the estuary!
Passed with Two Bald Tyres!
Monday 2nd March
I didn't get to sail today. Had to put the van through the DOE test. It passed with two bald tyres! Anyway I was feeling a bit stiff after yesterdays session so the rest probably did me good. Looks like plenty of wind tomorrow for an afternoon session, probably at Kilcrea. The van is packed and ready to go. Does the excitement ever go away!
I didn't get to sail today. Had to put the van through the DOE test. It passed with two bald tyres! Anyway I was feeling a bit stiff after yesterdays session so the rest probably did me good. Looks like plenty of wind tomorrow for an afternoon session, probably at Kilcrea. The van is packed and ready to go. Does the excitement ever go away!
Double Spocks, Ya must be mad!
Sunday 1st March
Oisin and myself sailed an early session on the estuary this morning. The sun was out and the wind was up enough for 6-1. I concentrated mainly on trying to turn my starboard vulcans into spocks and trying port tack vulcans. Oisin made a start on learning double spocks!! Anyway we both agreed that the water is still cold after too many duckings!
Oisin and myself sailed an early session on the estuary this morning. The sun was out and the wind was up enough for 6-1. I concentrated mainly on trying to turn my starboard vulcans into spocks and trying port tack vulcans. Oisin made a start on learning double spocks!! Anyway we both agreed that the water is still cold after too many duckings!
Wingsuit Base Jumping!
Saturday 28th February
Great to see so many people out on the water today at Kilcrea having fun. I counted 20 sails at one stage. Hope we get something tomorrow.
Also check out this amazing base jumping flying squirrel style video below. Sell you sails and get a wing suit. I heard it doesn't hurt if you crash! You wont be alive long enough to feel pain!
Great to see so many people out on the water today at Kilcrea having fun. I counted 20 sails at one stage. Hope we get something tomorrow.
Also check out this amazing base jumping flying squirrel style video below. Sell you sails and get a wing suit. I heard it doesn't hurt if you crash! You wont be alive long enough to feel pain!
Kauli Reflects
Saturday 28th February
Check out Kauli Seadi's interview as he reflects on the Cabo Verde competition.
Check out Kauli Seadi's interview as he reflects on the Cabo Verde competition.
Switch Air Kono
Friday 27th February
Check out Golitos Switch Air Kono. New film out 9th of March called 'Samba'.
Check out Golitos Switch Air Kono. New film out 9th of March called 'Samba'.
Windsurfing Achill Island
Thursday 26th February
Check out Gareth Allen and Dan Kealy windsurfing Achill Island. Nice video lads.
Check out Gareth Allen and Dan Kealy windsurfing Achill Island. Nice video lads.
La Conka Tack by Monet
Tuesday 24th February
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In his later years Claude got bored painting flowers and discovered old school freestyle!
Splash Points
Sunday 22nd February
I had another fun session today. There was seven or eight people out for a blast. I spent most of the time trying carving 360s. I need to carve a little further before i can claim one. More wind might help too. Big Tom was trying back winded gybes and Alison had a go at her first duck gybes. Looks like she forgot to throw the sail back before reaching for the other side in this one. Loads of splash points all round.
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I had another fun session today. There was seven or eight people out for a blast. I spent most of the time trying carving 360s. I need to carve a little further before i can claim one. More wind might help too. Big Tom was trying back winded gybes and Alison had a go at her first duck gybes. Looks like she forgot to throw the sail back before reaching for the other side in this one. Loads of splash points all round.Click on picture to enlarge
Spring in the Air
Saturday 21st February
Today I sailed at Kilcrea. Rigged a 6.1 with planing winds about 50% of the session. Great to see a few faces I haven't seen since last year on the water. Looks like spring is on the way.
Today I sailed at Kilcrea. Rigged a 6.1 with planing winds about 50% of the session. Great to see a few faces I haven't seen since last year on the water. Looks like spring is on the way.
Josh Angulo Crowned the Cabo Verde Cup Winner!!
Thursday 19th February
After defeating Kauli Seadi twice, Josh Angulo made sure the Cabo Verde crown returned to its homeland, winning the event for the second time in its history.
After defeating Kauli Seadi twice, Josh Angulo made sure the Cabo Verde crown returned to its homeland, winning the event for the second time in its history.
Cape Verdian Team Riders
Wednesday 18th February
Here is another Angulo film featuring some of the local talent on the Island of Sal. I think i will have to visit this island soon. Don't know about sailing Cabo Verde. That shore break looks mean. There looks to be plenty of easier spots in the area. Anyway enjoy!
Here is another Angulo film featuring some of the local talent on the Island of Sal. I think i will have to visit this island soon. Don't know about sailing Cabo Verde. That shore break looks mean. There looks to be plenty of easier spots in the area. Anyway enjoy!
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