Dear Miss Atlantic, It seems you are starting to warm up now, and with that warmth comes the want for surf. I know the high pressure systems are start to come in and prevent us from some waves. Don't get me wrong, I am more than grateful for all the years of fun times you have given me but these flat spells you have been given us has taken a toll. There have been thoughts of sacrificing a board to you to break this flat spell. We aren't asking for much, just something rideable and semi glassy once a week. We hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, East Coast Surfers PS- We promise to keep your beaches clean too.
Be careful what you ask for Perhaps this flat surf is a blessing. Miss Atlantic is staying calm because her neighbor Miss Gulf is bleeding black blood inflicted upon her by the evil humans. Miss Atlantic knows that if she gets too upset some of that black blood may flow into her territory. Just read this if you don't understand what I mean. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/scientists-say-oil-spill-could-make-it-atlantic-coast There will be no such thing as clean surf if the gook arrives anywhere near us. WHEN WILL THEY FIX IT!
There is already 4.5 million in the Gulf...and, more to come. They have no way to stop the flow at this point. If 15 million plus spill in the Gulf, then there will be no way it will remain out of the Loop Current. Once in the Loop Current it is only a matter of time before it flows into the Gulf Stream. We may not see it on the beach, but it will be out there and it will affect us...whether you see it or not. Oh yeah, and if you are going to pray to the surf gods, you might want to pray that the gulf doesn't see a hurricane this year...what would the gulf coast look like with a 10 foot storm surge loaded with crude oil? You think Katrina was bad...
holy crap! i didn't even consider this. it would be so epic if someone lit the slick on fire and there were double overhead flame spitting barrels.
Hate to break it to ya fellas but I just got a new custom Raynor longboard last night, so we won't see waves for 2 weeks. Any time I get a board its a least 2 weeks till we see swell!
Wow Scooter just dropped me off a new shortboard last night, its 5'2" and it looks like the lost Blunt
I'm sure gas prices are going to sky rocket cause of this, and if gas prices go up that means fewer tourist! Bleed baby bleed!!
Hate to complain man, but damn, can't remember the last time we had a decent swell in the southeast. Central Fl , Hatteras and north bound might have seen a little..Easy to lose your stoke and drop the boards for good and pick up another hobby if these very long spells keep up.
The price of crude oil has been trending downward lately: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i5TtajgUpSm7KY5jf-lCJGHBB-tAD9FMK7480 Anyway, I remember two summers ago when gas was $4.00/gallon and there were still plenty of tourists. Personally, I don't care if gas goes to $10/gallon. They need to get this oil leak fixed ASAP. It is a friggin' disgrace that they have no clue how to fix this thing after it's been gushing for three weeks.
Yeah BP! A simple cut-off switch would have kept this crap from spewing for so long. But could they afford such a little switch!? Hell no! Yeah, let's keep on drilling off our shores!!!! Great idea Obama! Ridiculous.....
dude, i definitely don't see my 5'9 "most fun i can possible have machine" being traded for some running shoes anywhere in my future. there has been times in the past where an el nino pattern goes straight into a la nina bringing a solid atlantic tropical season. as well as shutting down the swell for those ungrateful, tight pants wearing, girlie-men on the left coast.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6430AR20100518 "We believe it is unlikely (the tarballs) are from the Gulf oil spill, but we'll know for sure in a couple of days. While we are concerned about what will happen, we are trying to keep a positive attitude," Key West Mayor Craig Cates said. This quote is brilliant..."unlikely the tarballs are from the Gulf oil spill"? Is there another spill out there? So, these balls are normally there? I have heard people go to Key West to see balls, but I doubt they are referring to an oil slick on the beach in front of Margaritaville!
SERIOUSLY. If it isn't from the oil spill what do we not know?! Should be just expect tar balls to wash up on the beaches every now and then?! It seems Miss Atlantic gave us a show today. It was a beautiful day at Wrightsville with awesome clean chest high sets rolling in with the occasional larger wave. The wate is so clear(and getting quite warm) and the sand so white. NO TAR BALLS or ANY OTHER CRAP PLEASE! I love it here and don't want anything to blacken it.
