West wind in CT

npiankov · Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 82

Hi all,

I need to be at the JFK airport by 4pm on Sunday, driving from Boston. Being wind-starved like many of us, I don't want to miss the opportunity to sail, though. So I've been thinking about getting to sail on the way, somewhere along the Connecticut shoreline around lunch time (that's when the wind is supposed to kick in) and still be at the airport by 4.

I have never sailed anywhere there, so have no idea what spots work best in W direction. Looking at iWindsurf, there is Hammonaset and Larchmont (very close to NY). Any thoughts? Other suggestions?

I am into freestyle, so prefer flat-ish water. I'd rather deal with patchy wind than with bizarre 2ft chop out in the open ocean.

Thanks! Nikita.

jpeter · Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 353

Hammonasset would be a good spot. BUT if the wind blows 25 it will be 2-4ft short period windswell. Maybe not your cup of tea but a clean fetch in West direction. And other windsurfers present.
JP

fanatik · Joined: 17 Sep 1994 Posts: 51

Barn Island Boat launch in Stonington, CT presents some of the strongest West Wind due to funneling down LI Sound. Usually a Fall situation. Spring wind may be more SW which can be good too, but not usually a SW destination, may be stronger elsewhere. Still a long way from JFK though. I think you were hoping for somewhere closer.

boardsurfr · Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 1266

wndjnky2 · Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 2

Long Beach in Stratford is pretty good. Park at the end of the parking lot. Lots of kiters and a few windsurfers.

npiankov · Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 82

Thank you all for the suggestions! Stonington sounds intriguing, but 2.5 hours away... I think I will just start driving down 95 and then if I see it's already windy enough, I will stop and sail. Otherwise continue to Hammonaset or Stratford. Stratford is just an hour away, so I can go in at 1pm and still make it on time...