See you all at the Fleadh Sheoil festival on the weekend!
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
click picture to enlarge
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.
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