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New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Association Newsletter Vol. 5, Issue 2. Summer 2013

Editing and Layout: Alasdair Gilfillan Contributors: Thandi Bradix, Alasdair and Corinne Gilfillan, Jeff Glines, Ken and Eileen Hoff, Tom Latham, Photographs and VIdeos: Alasdair Gilfillan, Jeff Glines, Vadim Fishman, Mik Kvitchko, Tom Latham, Jimmy Rivera

Contents: Page Article 1. From the Editor 2. From the President 3. 2013 NJWWA Schedule of Events 3. Other Matters 2014 NJWWA Calendar High School Volunteer Opportunities 4. Club News Andy Brant Clinic by Ken and Eileen Hoff , LBI Thank You Fest 5. Island Beach State Marina Update by Tom Latham 6. On the Water 7. Local Sailing Spots Barnegat by Jeff Glines

8. Special Feature JB Town, Bonaire by Thandi Bradix 11. Erratum, Disclaimer, Past and Future Issues 12. Sponsors

From the Editor

Things are definitely looking up for the summer windsurfing/watersports scene in NJ. The warm weather is finally here and most of the local sailing/SUP spots that were closed or in need of repair since last year’s storm have now opened up. Through the work of volunteers, including our own membership (see the article by Marah in the last newsletter: “Sandy Recovery, Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway

Windsurfers Vincent DeVito (Pennsylvania), Dylan Chan (Mauritius) and Alan Chan (Saskatchewan) with Instructor Jack Bushko and SUPers,

Brant Beach, LBI, July 2013

Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rivera

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National Park”), most (if not all) of the debris has been removed from these sites and, through the efforts of the local municipalities and State and Federal agencies, necessary repair work has been done. Sandy Hook, and Lakes Bay are both open for business and following sporadic temporary openings Bayview Park on Long Beach Island finally permanently opened just in time for the 4th of July holiday. A question mark however remains about the future of Seaside Heights one of the most popular sailing spots on the Jersey shore (see “Island Beach State Marina Update” on page 5).

At Bayview Park, contractors were brought in to build a new boardwalk, resurface the parking area and entrance, repair the restroom facilities and put new sand on the beaches. The park has never looked better so there is no excuse not to come down to Bayview or the other coastal sailing spots to support the local communities.

We have had some wonderfully windy days (see “On the water”) during May, June and early July. Windsurfing on these days has been terrific. With the warm weather finally here, more and more windsurfers/SUPers are appearing at the local sailing spots. It would be great however to see more sailors/paddlers on the water. Remember SUP or practicing freestyle is always a good alternative to windsurfing on the quieter days.

Having had the wind knocked out of our sails with the storm of last year, the club is finally managing to get our 2013 schedule of activities going. We started these activities by hosting a special clinic presented by windsurfing guru, Andy Brant in early May (see “report on page 4 by Ken and Eileen Hoff). Several of our “Funfests” are scheduled to take place up and down the Jersey shore during the next few months (announcements will be forwarded prior to the events). These events have always been a lot of fun, so please try to join us. We certainly would like to encourage more membership involvement in these events and other club activities.

From the President

by Tom Latham

The New England Windsurfing Journal has always been a favorite publication since starting windsurfing 22 years ago. But like many other periodicals, the NEWJ has become a victim of the times and ceased publication. I’m gonna miss the editorial flair of Peter Bogucki and his staff of guest writers and photographers. Our last bastion of hope is Windsport Magazine, as the Internet consumes our media pursuits. After all, it’s hard to justify a laptop to replace this bathroom staple. The New Jersey Windsurfing & Watersports Association itself has relied on internet adword campaigns that will direct advertisements towards unsuspecting internet browsing watersport followers. It’s still nice to see our printed flyer on site, or in a nearby shop- Good old-fashioned local advertising can be invaluable.

While there seem to be fewer options to promote the sport of windsurfing with printed media, the internet is proving to be an invaluable tool. One look at our links page will show an assortment of local entrepreneurs along the jersey shore. I encourage you to support these local efforts to keep windsurfing alive. Forward our emails to friends and family, print & post our flyer on a bulletin board, and shop these stores for more than just lost or damaged hardware. Rent or demo a board before you but it. Take a paddle-surf lesson. Treat your kids to a real windsurfing lesson, and get them inspired to adopt a watersports lifestyle.

The NJWWA is no exception to the cutbacks of the economy. With your help, we can have the capacity and infrastructure to cater to your watersports wishes. Windsurfing has been in the foreshadow of kiteboarding and SUPing for too long. We have weathered the test of time; the sailing aspect is an undeniable rush.

I ask that you share your passion for windsurfing and associated watersports. What you love about the sport can be parlayed right back into the club. We need your ideas, interests, skill levels, etc., to guide direction of the club.

NEWJ, RIP

Renovated Bayview Park – open for business

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2013 NJWWA Schedule of

Events

Sunday July 14th: NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Bayview Park (register at WWW.WindsurfNJ.org)

Friday July 26th: ISS Ladies Paddle Challenge @ Bayview Park 4pm

Saturday July 27th: ESA SUP Contest, Wildwood

Sunday August 4th: NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Lakes Bay (new date)

Saturday August 17th: ESA SUP Surf Contest Ocean City

Sunday September 22nd: NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Sandy Hook

October. TBD: Year End NJWWA GALA

Other Matters

2014 NJWWA Calendar

Contributions are being accepted for the 2014 NJWWA Calendar.

If you haven't seen the 2013 Calendar, there were some excellent watersports photos, all taken by NJWWA members. We ask that you contribute to this fund-raiser by sending us your best New Jersey watersports photos.

Please keep the photos landscape format and non-promotional in nature. Send all contributions to ancwsurf@gmail.com with the subject title on the Email as “NJWWA calendar”.

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High School Volunteer Opportunities

The New Jersey Windsurfing & Watersports Association is a 501(c)7 non-profit recreational club. We offer the following volunteer opportunities to help fulfill your community volunteer requirements:

Event registration table assistants Event flier development Media Correspondent Photography & Videography Watersports Instructor Trainer

Interested parties should contact us now for the 2013 season. info@windsurfnj.org

Club News

Monday May 20th: Andy Brant Clinic.

By: Ken and Eileen Hoff H2 Windsurfing On Monday, May 20th, approximately 20 of our members were treated to a pro bono clinic by windsurfer extraordinaire Andy Brandt, the owner and operator of ABK Board Sports. For more than 27 years, Andy has been a pioneer in the windsurfing world. His ABK windsurfing program, the oldest professionally run school in the United States, has offered expertise in recreational windsurfing, World Cup racing, and equipment technology in more than 820 multi-day camp sessions held across the country and even the Caribbean. He has also written extensively on windsurfing technique for both “Windsurfing” and “Windsport” magazines. Needless to say, it was an honor and a privilege to have Andy in our own back yard at MJs Bar and Grill in Neptune. A special thanks goes to MJ’s manager, Michael Dorony, who was kind enough to offer us a private room at no cost, and even a discount on food and beverages. If you haven’t checked out Mj’s, it’s a happening spot.

The great atmosphere of MJ’s only enhanced Andy’s Windsurfing clinic. We relaxed as Andy dazzled and

engaged the crowd, demonstrating flawless technique on his land simulator with the balance of the Karate Kid and the grace of a gazelle. His teaching style combined the properties of physics, wit, and humor, while his attention to detail was impeccable. It was a true question and answer session, and Andy stressed the importance of proper body position and sail handling, breaking down the intricacies of each skill with expertise.

It was a memorable event for all windsurfers in attendance. We increased our windsurfing knowledge, met Andy Brandt, enjoyed good food and beverage, and even got the opportunity to socialize with fellow windsurfers. And now with a burst of increased confidence and knowledge (thanks to Andy), we can not only attempt but even succeed on our most difficult windsurfing goals. If you want to hone your skills and have some fun, definitely check out an ABK camp. http://abkboardsports.com/camps/schedule

Saturday June 16th: LBI Thank-You Fest Bayview Park, Brant Beach, NJ.

LBI THANK-YOU FEST

• Windsurf• Kayak• Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)FREE DEMOS Saturday June 15

@ Bayview Park, Brant Beach

Compliments Of:

SUPPORT THE SHORE

This year’s annual LBI Fest allowed LBI residents and visitors the opportunity to thank the first responders who played an essential role in the recovery process on LBI

Andy and the audience at MJ’s

Andy breaking down the intricacies of windsurfing technique

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immediately following Superstorm Sandy. This was a three day event held at various locations up and down the island, however, the main activities were focused on Bayview Park and around the Long Beach Township municipal building on Saturday June16th.

Bands were lined up to play from midday until well into the evening with our very own Brian Rauch and his bluegrass/country band, ”Elaine and Friends”, performing early in the afternoon (Note, the band will be playing a Tuesday night gig at Bayview Park, from 7-9pm on Aug 13th in the gazebo, a free event). Multiple food tents and craft displays were set up in the playing field next to the municipal building while more “athletic” activities were available at Bayview including two bounce houses for the kids and water sports activities including windsurfing, SUP and kayaking for all.

NJWWAA provided free windsurfing and kayaking demos and lessons throughout the day. With most people enjoying the bands and food on the opposite side of the street, we only had a few people coming to the beach in the morning and early afternoon. However as the day progressed more and more people made their way across the street and by the end of the day it was quite busy. Fortunately, it was a really nice warm day so on-water demonstrations were easy without having to worry about wearing wet suits or shorties.

It was great to see interest and indeed enthusiasm for windsurfing from some of the younger attendees at the event and it is hoped that they follow up with further lessons and/or joining us at one of the NJWWA Funfests.

Island Beach State Marina Update By: Tom Latham

I think we are all aware of the damage that superstorm sandy caused to the Jersey shore. While many areas are up and running, there are still lots that are not. Unfortunately, the Island Beach State Marina is one of those areas. The small office/snack shack, which was renovated last year, was destroyed by the storm surge. This is true for the remaining buildings as well, as the state is currently working on disconnections and permits to demo the remaining buildings. The area is set to be secured soon to allow for safe demolition.

Yakkity Yaks Kayak concession has moved to a new location on Rt. 35/Central Ave, just a couple of blocks from the park entrance.

While the area has been accessed by both kiteboarders and windsurfers without many problems, more and more users keep encroaching on the environmentally sensitive beachfront.

NJWWA was originally called in to support access and become a stakeholder and we have since respected the wish of local users to leave well enough alone. However, we have not received any more communications asking us to be pro-active.

This watersports mecca known as “The Flats” is unique in that both kiteboarders and windsurfers launch in close proximity, and intersect each other’s paths frequently. In an effort to reduce the inherent risks involved with shared launch sites, the NJWWA has developed a pamphlet to consider handing out at the site. It is aimed at beginners, and supports right-of-way rules and etiquette shared by both sports.

Nobody wants to hear that you can’t leave your equipment on the beach, but the reality is, one or the other may be banned from the shoreline in the future. This will only be developed if we get feedback from our members. Continued access may depend on you.

Bill D. teaching basic windsurfing technique to an eager learner

Bill D. showing how it’s done

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On the Water As predicted in the last newsletter, the cool ocean

temperatures and increasing mainland temperatures have produced some great early summer thermals this year. Since early June, the prevailing winds have been from the south so the additional thermal kick has routinely been producing southerly winds of 20 mph or more at many of the coastal sites. In Barnegat Bay, the week of July 4th was particularly outstanding with day after day of >20 mph winds with warm shallow flat bay water and bright sunny skies for the latter part of the week. Indeed the thermal action shows no sign of quitting yet.

As mentioned earlier, most of the sailing spots are now open, some of which may actually be much improved when compared to before the storm. There appears little residual storm debris left in Barnegat Bay. However some degree of caution when sailing is required as there is some floating eel grass around (weed fins are essential) and some of the sand bars seem to have increased in height with the result that it is possible to hit the bottom at low tide.

With the warmer weather, there has been a big increase in the number of windsurfers showing up on the beach. July 4th and 5th at Bayview were really hopping with many windsurfers turning out to enjoy the stellar conditions and a number of groups of SUPers and kayakers enjoying the pre-thermal calm of the morning hours. It is good to see so many windsurfers turning up, and especially seeing a number of lapsed windsurfers returning to the sport and beginners taking lessons.

The number of SUPers still seems to be on the increase. and indeed SUP currently appears to be a more popular pastime than windsurfing. The popularity of SUP, however, may actually be good for the future of windsurfing as unlike kiting, SUP can be viewed as an adjunct to our sport rather than a competitor. SUPers are often enjoying the same water as windsurfers so perhaps this may encourage the SUPers to try out windsurfing. Anything that gets people on the water is great.

Those of you who regularly browse for windsurfing videos on YouTube, will likely have come across the terrific footage of windsurfing action taken from board-, mast- or helmet-mounted video-cams. One of the easiest way to record your own windsurfing sessions is with the GoPro system. This small lightweight high def video camera comes in a waterproof housing and can be attached to your board, mast or boom. Additionally accessories allow it to be strapped to your chest or to a helmet or headband. The recent version, GoPro Hero3 allows for remote control recording and can take 12 MP photographs using time lapse or burst mode.

Beginners, Vincent DeVIto and Dylan Chan, Brant Beach

Jack Bushko instructing Alan Chan at Brant Beach

SUPers on Barnegat Bay

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Mik (Kvitchko) and Vadim (Fishman) have been using the GoPro to take some footage of their early summer sessions at Brant Beach, LBI. Check out the action using the links below

Great session on June 2nd, 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjE-otsxODwwindsurfing

May 1, 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbHjELilrE

When there is no wind :) Skateboarding LBI in April: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L86AyDIVm1Q

Photographs taken from these videos are shown below:

Local Sailing Spots

Barnegat, Ocean County by Jeff Glines I'm a local to Barnegat as of almost four years ago and on my second effort as a windsurfer and first-time SUP owner. I bought my first windsurfing set-up second hand in the early 90's as a highschool student in Melbourne, FL where my backyard was the Indian River. Twenty years later, I found myself in Monmouth County NJ, where I again plucked a near-antique, but complete, Mistral board and set-up out of Craigslist and got back out on the water. About four years ago I moved to Barnegat, excited to once again be so close to a great open body of water, and I have not been disappointed. My local launch site is the public bay beach on "the loop" formed by Bayshore Ave east of route 9 on the north side (see the graphic) and West Bay Ave, which is a straight shot east from Exit 67 off of the GSP.

The beach access is very easy, with only a row of Jersey Barriers between the 25 or-so parking spaces and the beach. The parking spots themselves shrank a little length wise as a result of the erosion from Hurricane Sandy, so a suburban sized vehicle, or someone with trailers might need to pull in across a few spaces or across the street, but in general parking is nearly always readily available and traffic on the road is light.

The beach itself is about 75m from end to end, and fairly well maintained and as of Saturday May 15th was free of storm debris with a nice sandy bottom.

Mik “wakesurfing” behind Vadim

Vadim jibing around

Image pulled from Google Maps https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

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Because the beach faces almost due east, a strong east breeze can make for a challenging launch, but the beach is wide enough that I tend to be able to find an angle to get out, and once I'm out I've got plenty of sailing room (and an easy trip back). Breezes from the west, brought in greenheads in large numbers last year. It was probably very entertaining to watch me smack myself every 5 seconds while trying to rig up, but if those guys are around I'll drive the 20 min. to Brant Beach. So far so good this year though. This past weekend was bug free.

Just to put the icing on the cake, the graphics included show some of the amenities in the area in regards to restaurants. Sweet Jenny's is a great place for breakfast/brunch or lunch, Serpico's has the best pizza in our area, and Doyle's makes a mean pulled pork sandwich and their Captain Morgan wings are delicious. There is also a great bagel place just west of route 9 on West Bay (Dolce Bagel) along with 3 or four pharmacies, should you have forgotten some essential item.

Special Feature

JB Town, Bonaire

By: Thandi Bradix Photographs: Jimmy Rivera

Our First trip to Bonaire was so much FUN and such a success that we decided to go back again this year, February. This time we traveled with a few fellow windsurfing friends, with whom we enticed with pictures, videos and stories from Bonaire Trip #1. There's Jimmy, the photographer of the group. This was his 2nd time, but first with us. Janine and Jeff were newbies to Bonaire, but certainly not to the sport. Zev was the group's rigging master, resident downhauler and Jibe Tutor. There you have all the players...whose names will soon change...FOR GOOD!

We land on the lovely island of Bonaire and grab our car rentals and head straight to the beach at Jibe City! It is 6 something in the morning and we are a cross between sleepy, excited, hot, hungry and full of adrenaline. There was no shortage of picture-taking! Then, a few hours later we have breakfast, change into something more "Bonaire-esque" (bikinis, shorts and flip flops). More pictures. We get our gear for the day and off we sail together: kinda. One thing we did was take careful note of WHO had WHAT sail so we can each be recognized from a distance. It quickly became clear to me that it was not the color or pattern of the sails, but rather the clothes we wore and maybe even sailing stance....and how we navigated our rigs. After a few runs back and forth to get "the lay of the land", Janine, Jimmy and I had a pact to work at Waterstarting and Jibing. Beach-start to get going, end with an attempted carve jibe and waterstart to get going back. The carve jibe point was just in the middle where the shallow was becoming deeper. It was deep enough to Waterstart, but shallow enough for me not to freak out. This was a super fun plan that was great for the three of us, because we were good sail buddies and we could watch each others progress, as well as watch over one another.

Parking area at launch

Beach at launch

Thandi AKA JB1 cruising Lac Bay

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I felt extremely comfortable with my group and surroundings. All the while, Zev and Jeff were both going roughy 30+mph in either direction, doing all kinds of Jibes. Whenever we saw them sailing past us, it would almost always be at that midpoint where we made incomplete carve jibes. They said we looked like Jibe Buoys in the water, hence the new name of that spot: "JB Town". And, it's residents (the 3 of us) were JB1, JB2 and JB3. Yes, we actually had a discussion and agreement on this. I am JB1, Janine is JB2 and Jimmy is JB3. Jeff is the Jibe Buoy Master and Zev became a surrogate Jibe Buoy because he can actually Jibe, but spent a few hours with us every day teaching us the technique, taking videos giving pointers and shouting instructions as we cruised by into the move...and crashed with joy! Zev became JB4! It was good to have JBM carving around us, because it gave us an up close vantage point of what to do, how to do it and when. This was coupled with the verbal instructions of JB4. This carve jibe curriculum was extremely advantageous, as I think no one could have had a better experience. It doesn't matter if we each hit the jibe or not, as that will come in time. What does matter is that we had such a rewarding experience that afforded us the tools to work on it on our own.

Subsequent plans for the days to come consisted of getting in a few joy rides, then meeting up in JB Town! This worked like a charm! There were times when we each just need some sailing time alone to work out the pesky but necessary learning curve. When it comes to Teacher-student relations, I tip my hat to JB4 for spending the time teaching us and in a way that we could retain the lessons and with complete patience. The biggest lesson was to have patience with self! JB4 was also working with JB3 to get planing and in the straps! He sailed right behind him and shouted specific instructions, ("Get in the straps"! "More downwind"! "Sheet-in"), capturing it all on video. JB3 was able to see himself later on video. He has never received such instruction. Now, regarding our JBM, JB3 had taken plenty of pictures that allowed us to analyze his carve jibe step-by-step. We all watched as he explained what he did and why and also what the feeling was when he did it. You will never find this stuff in any manual nor in any course of instruction! This was detailed and broken down for us. We will not be Jibing experts right away, but the experience gets us JB's closer than we ever were without their help. They deserve payment, but we're not giving them crap :-)! Progress made just adds to the beautiful experience of being on the island of Bonaire. Bonaire is such a lovely island that I plan to visit every year in February. We each got a little something different out of it that brings the same level of joy within us. What we have in

common is the love of Bonaire's natural beauty, warm Easterly consistent winds, very nice people and scrumptious food! I am most elated taking a nice long run across the bay....end to end! This is not to be done alone. I would round up my fellow JB's for a trip across the bay! This meant going STRAIGHT through JB Town and into the mangroves. The return trip is from the mangroves, across the Deep Blue, through JB Town and in the shallowest of shallows just before fins hit bottom and getting catapulted in the sand 7 inches below. Hey, you just have to know when to stop! Anyway, we would need an escort...only JB4 or JBM would do!

Although I love long rides, I usually do not sail without a PFD. However, I opted not to wear mine for the duration of the trip because my "plan" was to stay in the shallows of JB Town. That lasted roughly 3 minutes. I was NOT going to be left behind! I sailed on 115L Excocet Twixx twin fin and 5.8-6.5 for the duration of the trip. This was my all-around set up. JBM and JB4 both went big with 5.3- 8.5 with 106L/88L boards. I developed an unusual affinity towards that 115L Twixx that caused me to dream about it long after arriving back home. But there was no way I was going to embark on any bay crossing with marginal winds with my beloved tiny board. My waterstarts leave a lot to be desired and remain a work in progress. Quite a few times I dropped out in JB Town because of this. However, I did seize the opportunity to practice another jibe and waterstart.

All the other bay crossings were fuel-injected turbo-boosted adrenaline rushes!! These high-speed planing runs went end to end with small bumps along the way and very shallow breathing! When looking onto Jibe City from the Mangroves, everyone looked like ants. You must also navigate around

Janine AKA JB2

Jimmy AKA JB3

Zev AKA JB4

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the people learning and give them room. I didn't realize it, but they watched the five of us just as me, JB's 2-3 watched JB4 and JBM. Many times while standing in the water setting up for my next run, I would strike up friendly conversation with people and they would either be sharing similar experiences or express their eagerness to get planing for the first time! It was strange for a person of my skill to give another person sailing advice! Anyway, as we sailed along, enjoying the view and feeling lucky for being there and having each other, we also watched for shallow spots, sand bars and coral. A good vacation is one when you travel with cool people AND no one gets hurt. Basically, leave in the same condition you arrived: unscathed.

Ahh yes, leaving in the same condition...Famous last words. Around the middle of the vacation, I was bringing my gear back to Jibe City and walking backward to lube up with more Chapstick, sunscreen, water. Unbeknownst to me, I was backing up in the path of a jellyfish! It was not a Man-o-War, so its sting was not poisonous and I did not die. JB4 rushed me to the ER (9 minutes thru 11 miles of bad road in a Yaris) and $140, A cup of tap water, a pain killer and 1.5 hours later I was just fine...nothing but a welt. Now, earlier I mentioned that JB4 and JBM were always speeding along. This one run in particular was noteworthy. JB4 was the videographer and took many, many videos of us and his sailing experiences and sweet planing runs. He was behind JBM capturing his run and JBM did some maneuver off a wave and the nose of his board landed first and catapulted...BADLY! He crashed and burned with a huge splash, creating that 'yard sale' look just up the way from JB Town, that makes us all squint and think "that's gonna leave a mark". After daily doses of Tylenol Extra Strength, we arrive home and some time later (weeks?) JBM is told by doctors that he broke a bone in his neck from that catapult!! Unbelievable!! And the man sailed days after that happened! In addition to jellyfish stings and broken necks, there were the tell-tale signs of boom death grips.

Both JB2 and JB3 sustained some serious blisters on the palms of there hands, under each digit and within the grasps of each knuckle. Each day began and ended with finger and hand wrapping. But NOTHING was going to stop us! I learned the hard way to avoid the boom death grip. One of the helpful staff members, Vanessa, at Jibe City told me last year that whatever side you are struggling on, slide the harness lines in that direction. I never forgot that! Last year, I had severe session-ending blisters on both palms and under each finger ON THE FIRST DAY! This was not happening this year or ever again. My issue this year was protecting my left foot from further injury. I had reconstructive surgery in November 2012, so each day began with duct taping and

bagging up my foot to keep it dry and free of sand. It was never EVER dry, but JB4 bagged it so it was at least sand-free. Either way, again, I was NOT being left behind. As a result, I was in one foot strap and still hooked in. My right foot and leg got a workout and only got it stuck once in the straps. My sweet JB2 was practicing jibes and by the end of the week, it looked like she went 4 rounds with Mike Tyson! In the end, I think she nailed a few jibes! Waaayy to go, girl!

All in all it was a most superb trip! We laughed like crazy! We windsurfed all day long, had good food and met lots of extremely cool people. Watching the young Bonairean kids work their magic in Lac Bay was always a treat. Of course, snorkeling was a fabulous experience for us all! I could not have traveled with a greater bunch of people! They are a traveler's dream. Our vibe was great and having sail buddies of equal skill level is of special note because we worked well together and usually crashed together! We usually had the same rigs, too...Even though, JB4 ended up fine-tuning them for optimal use. In 2014, we hope to return. This trip shall be repeated May the winds be at your back and sun in your face with SPF-50. See you in JB Town!

Thandi S. Bradix

Jeff AKA Jibe Buoy Master

Zev, Jimmy, Jeff, Janine and Thandi enjoying Bonarian hospitality

Thandi and Zev Photo by A.M.G.

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Erratum:

In the circulated version of our last issue, we unfortunately omitted to list Barb Bauer as one of the authors of the article: “Windsurfing Destinations: Getting Rid of the Winter Blues in Baja” by Jeff and Barb Bauer. We apologize to Barb for this oversight.

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