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For the fifth year running, it is getting closer to summer so time send the winter thread into the archives and to dust off the Summer Survival Guide. Be of good cheer though as the winds have yet to ebb. Actually got out three times over the weekend a few days ago.

Who knows what summer winds will be like this year. Conventional wisdom suggests they will be poor but we'll see. Best to lay on those wind destination trips if you can to help manage wind lust. There is always Standup and diving to help manage the pangs of wind withdraw.

This year is unique due to the Deep Horizon oil spill threat. We can hope that it doesn't make it to Florida in any substantial form. It has been going for about a month and is creeping towards the Straits via the Loop Current. Good luck to us on that score!

So, all the best on your summer, hope it is a good one!