Health & Fitness
Windsurfing in Patchogue Bay at Thirty MPH
While everyone in Patchogue was staying indoors, to get away from the wind and the rain, a local athlete was enjoying the huge waves in the Great South Bay.
While everyone in Patchogue was staying indoors, to get away from the wind and the rain, a local athlete was enjoying the huge waves in the Great South Bay.
I have seen this person before, Windsurfing off of the Sandspit Marina, in Patchogue, NY. This athlete can be seen practicing his skill, usually on Saturday and or Sunday afternoon.
Unlike other weekends I closely followed the young Windsurfer because the waves were very high, and the wind was extremely strong. From the videos, it appeared that the young athlete was traveling at a speed of about 30 Miles Per Hour. I once owned a small boat and it only went 28 MPH at full throttle. I know for sure that he was going faster than my Boat!
When I saw the person fall off of his Surfboard, into the cold and stormy seas, I closely watched him, just in case he was unable to get back up. The surfer eventually demonstrated that he was indeed proficient at getting back up on his Surfboard while in the water. I can't imagine how he did that? He certainly didn't need my help!
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I would have given Windsurfing a try when I was 18 years old, but for now, viewing through the lens of a camera is just fine.
A close inspection of the photos revealed that the surfer was indeed wearing flotation equipment for safety; unfortunately many young people would not have been as smart as this young man.
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You might want to go down to the Sandspit Marina, in Patchogue, to catch the next show!
