The Practice of Scooterdude-Way

Another Great Video from the America's Cup

2012-01-29T17:10:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Most Wonderful Reactions to the Wind-Scooter

2012-01-28T09:07:00.000-08:00

10. It's another guy on a skateboard who's taking in my skills and then asks me, "Dude, can I try that?!"

9. Tourist with a camera who stands and watches for a while and then asks me, "Do you mind if I take a picture of you?"

"Hey, that's great! You know I love it! LOL!"

8. Success: You've "Made it in the Shade" if you get "Quack! Quack!" from the passing Duck Tour vehicles. I pause, place it above my chin, and let out a hearty, "Yeah!"

7. A local rush-hour traffic-cop, smiles, and stops traffic for me to sail across the street.

"Thanks, Officer!"

"No problem. You have a good wind today." He's got the happy grin.

"Yes that I do." I yell back and laugh as I catch the next gust.

6. And, speaking of BPD, once a Special Forces black van called out to me near Trinity Church from their loud-speaker blasted,"Hey, Scooterboy, pull over!"

I calmly pulled over. I thought, "okay, now I'm in for it." But then, I saw them pass by laughing and waving to me. I guess they just needed to assert right-of-way. No problem. LOL.

5. A few people, with that appreciation for things entrepreneurial, stop to ask me details about design, engineering, effectiveness of the sail, the best conditions, best locations, and at what stage of the process of invention I stood, etc.

"Well, you see, it's still in design/patent-pending stage. I'd probably get further along with this, but I'm having too much fun."

"Yes," they agree. "It looks really like you're having a good time."

I am.

And, all of this leads me to......

4. I know I listed it as one of the "most curious" of reactions (see previous post #9), but when someone suggests that I could make lots of $$$ with the Wind-scooter "maybe go on Shark Tank or something and get some serious investment going." I actually view it as an opportunity to explain something pretty important.

I start outlining a scenario: "Okay, so I meet with lawyers, patent-attorneys, investors, have offices, get into manufacturing, production, liability and distribution issues, city ordinances, and spending all my time in business. All the time, however, I'd be wishing I was right here, in Copley Sq. right here! riding the wind. I'm happiest here. My billions of dollars are discovered in the smiles of children, passersby, seniors who marvel, and the sheer delight I have with the day's wind carrying me in a wonderful state of freedom and joy." Perhaps, the wealthiest people might wish they had the happiness I've found, carefree and liberated.

3. A waitress observing from her position at the restaurant's al fresco corner, called out to me. "You're my hero!"

I couldn't let this go by. Odd praise, really. I had to ask her what she meant. She went on to explain how depressed she'd been, that seeing me "brought meaning into her life."
Wow. "Meaning?!" She certainly added to this 'meaning to my life.

(By the way, she was young, very attractive, with a wonderful smile. That the Wind-Scooter is a, for lack of a better term, 'chick-magnet' is proven by the number of young women, very attractive, smart and clever, college-age, younger or older, who giggle and laugh and say, "Awesome!" as I bow and wave and smile back....an old trick, that tipping of the hat. Guys, it works.)

2. The US Postal Service driver who always waves and reminds me, "Hey, Scooterdude, I know you're around cause everyone is smiling."

(Nice. And, it does seem the case, although I may be only noticing it while I'm riding but it seems there are more couples kissing when I ride past them on the sidewalk or store windows. The music I'm listening to often adds a wonderful soundtrack to this living romantic comedy.)

1. Above all, there is one special moment that comes to my mind when I think of my favorite reactions. I'll never forget the time I was near the John Hancock Tower and I spied several interesting people approaching me. Turns out to be a family with Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters and dog in tow. One of the boys gets excited to see this strange guy with a plastic bag on his scooter and runs up and yells to his family, "Hey! Check this out!"

"Okay, I'm on!" I say to myself as I prepare to perform my act again. The stage is set. I'm ready for this approaching audience. I lift my Wind-Scooter up and balance it on my chin with a "Ta-Da!".

There are the predictable "oohs" and "ahhs", but there was suddenly, a different, small and delicate voice saying something softly directly behind me. This little voice sweetly called up to me, "Oh, Thank-you. Thank-you!"

I carefully lowered my contraption down and looked. There, behind me, was a girl of 7 or 8 years looking up at me with the sweetest smile. "Thank-You!"

I looked down and noticed she had some kind of contraption herself, a heavy, metal brace supporting her twisted knees and tiny off-set feet. She swaggered a little this way and that to try and get a better view of the sail. "That's wonderful. Thank-you." I also noticed that her parents and family were beaming with delight as well.

I could only say, "Well, thank-you for thanking me!"

She added, "You're good at that!"

"Well, everyone is good at what they love. You're good at what you love." I responded and shook her hand, and the brother took another picture of us.

It still brings tears of joy to my eyes. I mean, ? "Thanks?"!

Thanks?!

No one had said THAT to me before.

Thanks?!

Yes, truly the most unique and wonderful of reactions.

Making it look easy.

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Art in action, skills movement, through spaces.

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Another Track.....

2012-01-16T07:49:00.001-08:00

One (of the many) Soundtrack While Urban Wind-Surfing

2012-01-16T06:53:00.001-08:00

Top 10 Most Curious Reactions to the Wind-Scooter

2012-01-15T06:35:00.000-08:00

10.         While breezing past some pedestrians, there comes the curious question from some spectator, “Hey, does that thing actually work?!”

9.        Someone always volunteers the great insight, “Hey, you should patent that! You could make lots of money!”

8. There’s always some trace of arrogance in the comment,”Hey, you’ve got a hole in your sail, ha ha ha. You’ll never get anywhere with that!”

7. There’s the odd question, “Hey, are you actually trying to fly?!”

6. Some people may think they’re actually offering constructive criticism by suggesting that the Esplanade or Castle Island would be a better place to “do that!”

5. Certain security guards, park rangers or other uninformed (did I mean ‘uniformed’? don’t think so.) personnel will, on surprisingly infrequent occasion, give chase and insist that “There’s no skateboarding, roller-blading, or bike-riding here! Go and take that somewhere else!” (Wind-scootering too?)

4. There’s the ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ reaction when a pedestrian crossing against the traffic light steps right in front of the Wind-scooter, stops and, stunned, waits for there to be a collision. Fortunately, both my skill and the braking feature of the scooter secures my immediate halt. I look intently at the pedestrian in the middle of the road, while I ( and the rest of the traffic) wait for him/her to regain composure and cross to the other side safely. “Please, could you now get out of the middle of the road. Thank-you.”

3. The road may first seem fairly clear of traffic, yet one car or taxi seems to wish to make a point by speeding up behind me and honk that Scooterdude should pull aside and let the car have all lanes. “Get off the road, whacko!” However, given the congestion of city traffic, it’s usually only a little while longer when I pass the same car which is now stopped at the next traffic-light.

2.         When performing some tricks with the scooter, like balancing it on top of the chin, there’s sometimes someone with a kind of death-wish who sidles up dangerously close. He stands oblivious, surveying only the other people and sights around the area, curiously intent on some intimate(too intimate!) contact with the performance.

And, finally, the most annoying:

1.        Someone yells from the back-seat of a passing car,

“HEY!                 GET A JOB!”

2012-01-14T09:45:00.001-08:00

America's Cup Asks "What's Your Most Damaging Capsize?"

2012-01-14T07:04:00.001-08:00

40 MPH Gusts!

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One of the best days of the year for Urban Wind-Surfing!
Fantastic conditions again, dry, clear and moderate Winter temperatures, and reasonably open traffic.

I consider it full-star day when I’m able to enjoy a dozen or so perfect ‘rides-on-the-wave’. (These are runs which are steady and fast, smooth and free of traffic and continue for at least two city blocks.) I was enjoying each run as a perfect ROTW.

America's Cup | America's Cup World Series

2011-12-17T10:47:00.000-08:00

America's Cup | America's Cup World Series

Copley Sq. January 1967

2011-11-27T07:39:00.001-08:00

Nice picture of kid who'll one day become Mr. Scooterdude himself!

Keeping Up in Copley Sq.

2011-11-27T07:25:00.001-08:00

http://backbaysun.com/2011/11/08/shaping-copley-square/

Copley Square is always changing, appearing modern and trendy sometimes or historic and preserved at others.

Scooterdude is always eager to discover what might be planned for the space. As usual, some plans are for the better while other plans may seem ill-conceived. In any case, it will remain a special space, a familiar place, and a sacred vacinity for the Ol Scoot.

Spotting a Goal!

2011-11-21T05:59:00.001-08:00

Great way to start the day!
(From I Love Simplicity photo album on Facebook.)

Great Winds this Weekend!

2011-11-20T08:44:00.001-08:00

"Wind-Scooter-Mind"

2011-11-07T06:06:00.000-08:00

Bright sun,
       Smile on each face, wonder!

Wonder!
       Wind-ride,
"Why is there a hole in your sail?"

           "It keeps the sail full!"

(Wonderful day yesterday, and glad to see all of my scooterdudecopleysquare friends!)

AmericasCup's Channel - YouTube

2011-10-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

AmericasCup's Channel - YouTube

2011-10-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

Reasonable seasonable wind conditions. The ride was smooth on a SW breeze (would have preferred the strong W or S wind though) 20mph is OK, not impressive however. Hope to be out there more this coming week (vacation for Scooterdude from his day-job YEAH!)

I Still Have Sailing in My Spirit

2011-10-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Steve.

2011-10-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

Political Winds Blowing

2011-10-01T06:36:00.001-07:00

Nice photo from a year ago also:

2011-09-05T05:56:00.000-07:00

Washington Post/Reuters photo from a year ago (#19)

from a year ago

2011-09-03T10:19:00.001-07:00

Another Urban Wind-Surfer Takes On Irene!

2011-09-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

2011-08-31T06:19:00.000-07:00

from boston.com by Matthew J. Lee, of Melvis LaBrecque "Ah, finally, a fellow urban windsurfer!"

photo #43 Checkitout!

2011-08-31T06:17:00.001-07:00

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/08/hurricane_irene.html

Super 'Waves' - Attempting THE RIDE

2011-08-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylife

According to the current weather forecast concerning Hurricane Irene, the rain fall may end in the early afternoon but strong winds will continue. Optimum conditions (gusts of 40mph! perfect for the wind-scooter!)
Scoot' will be checking again at around 2pm. Perhaps, this could be THE RIDE of the century for wind-scooting. See you out there if it's dry enough.

JetMan again!

2011-08-17T17:42:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/v/WgdIE2t8QkM

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The Great Race

2011-08-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.americascup.com/

Attending 'Mass Appeal' Forum

2011-07-20T05:10:00.001-07:00

Mass Appeal: Life Beyond the Job
Monday, August 8 at the Institute of Contemporary Art

4 pm - 5:30 pm | Brainstorming & Conversations
5:30 pm – 7 pm | Cocktail & Networking Reception

You're invited to attend this FREE event exploring how arts and entertainment impact whether or not people choose to live in Massachusetts. This is your chance to be part of the conversation!

Play a role in this lively and interactive event exploring the most appealing
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· Dining, Nightlife & Recreation
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Get ready for an uncommon evening of dynamic discussion sparked by live Twitter
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Register today to be eligible for 10 drawings a week featuring pairs of tickets
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Boston.com/better
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International Wind-Scoot Day

2011-07-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

Observed globally with festivals, dances, exotic wind-scooter cuisine and special competitions!

This year - Wind-Scooter Poetry Contest
Entries for best poem account of the Wind-Scooter experience.

Prizes include a special interview with the Best Urban Wind-Surfer, an invitation to stand with your face to the wind and think of nothing else, and a Wind-Scooter fan.

Just Wait...There's Still More Coming!

2011-06-13T18:42:00.001-07:00

Boston.com Video (repost)

2011-05-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

Scooterdude will return soon

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Image by Werner Kunz via Flickr

Been taking a break
Hope to back 'hittin the waves' soon!

See you all in Copley Sq. when the wind kicks up next!

Heavy Duty Classic Teahupoo Day (Gotta Love It on the Ocean! )

2011-05-01T18:23:00.000-07:00

Scooterdude Best City Life - Boston Best Readers Poll 2011

2011-04-22T18:50:00.000-07:00

Scooterdude Best City Life - Boston Best Readers Poll 2011

Super Ride along Boylston, St. James, and Stuart Sts.

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Image by wallyg via Flickr

The perfect combination of strong gusts, traffic re-direction and closed streets, and the cheering of the pre-Marathon crowd made for perhaps the best rides Scooterdude has ever experienced.....Ha Ha Ha and Awayyyyyy!

Copley Square Boston

New Date for International Wind-Scooter Regatta?!

2011-04-16T04:49:00.000-07:00

Image by wili_hybrid via Flickr

There's a nice wind forecast for today. With the streets around Copley Sq. closed for the Marathon on Monday, and with thousands of visiting tourists and athletes roaming the area in anticipation of the race, could it be that the Saturday before the Marathon offers the best opportunity for a Wind-Scooter race? This could be the chance ol 'Scoot's been waiting for!
Look for him this afternoon in Copley Sq. along Boylston Street or wherever the wind is best.

Email

2011-04-05T17:20:00.001-07:00

scooterdudeboston@earthlink.net

Busted axle

2011-03-28T09:28:00.001-07:00

Great on Saturday except
Broke the 'main mast'
Came right off

Is OK though
Repairs forthcoming this week .
C U all soon

Mobile message

2011-02-22T16:41:00.000-08:00

Regatta - "Wind-Heaven! 2011" Cancelled

2011-02-22T16:39:00.000-08:00

Due to lack of funding and the removal of some corporate sponsors, we sadly announce the cancellation of this year's Wind-Scooter Regatta. We learned that a few of the registered athletes have tested positive for enhancement drugs and have been disqualified. Also, Scooterdude is in hiatus as Piccolo Pup is requiring more attention at home. We apologize in this advance notice that this is a loss for the city. We look forward to the possibility of a 2012 Regatta.

"Wind-Heaven! - 2011"

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Strong Winds for First Preliminary Trials - "Wind-Heaven! 20011"

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The incredibly bitter cold added to the challenge of getting back onto the urban-surf.
"Thrilling!"

"Ecstatic!"

"Fantastic Ride!" were a few of the comments. It amazed everyone that despite the dirt white residue of months' snow with some gravel sand and salt there were excellent conditions for practice before next month's big event.

Surveying possible routes for the Regatta was Scooterdude and a few supporters. Depending on wind direction, the preferred routes include either Stuart Street (from Dartmouth St. to Berkeley St.) or Boylston Street (from Clarendon St. to Arlington St.). Cross-streets and direction would also be determined upon weather conditions.

Corporate sponsors to date:
      Poof-Puff Wind-breakers
Oggle Goggles
      Jet-Stream Xtreme Sports (apparel, nutrition, attitude!)
      DF Magazine

Today's Practice Runs - 2pm CANCELLED

2011-02-15T08:34:00.001-08:00

Due to necessary repair

Preparation - Warm-Up

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3rd Annual International Wind-Scooter Regatta Date Set

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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Preliminary Eliminations commence 3 weeks prior
Corporate Sponsors
Entrants due February 19, 2011

Preparations Underway for 3rd Annual International Wind-Scooter Regatta

2011-02-11T05:15:00.001-08:00

Can Still Dream......

2011-02-08T05:35:00.001-08:00

While SnowSeason continues....

2011-02-08T04:59:00.000-08:00

During this season of excessive road-cover (whether snow, sand, or salt ) Scooterdude has taken a long break.
In the meantime, he's been working on a few other 'inventions' and creative projects in his writing, graphics, and music....

Flickr Posts on "Scooterdude"

2011-01-25T05:35:00.000-08:00

Caught in the Back Bay

The Winter Season of Wind-Scootering Commences

2011-01-10T05:21:00.000-08:00

Due to heavy demands personally and crowded schedule, it was an entirely thrilling opportunity for Scooterdude to out again riding the waves yesterday.

Cold?
Yes.

Tight afternoon schedule again?
Yes.

Wind?
Fantastic! It was a reminder that some of the best rides are in the worst Winter months, with a steady wind and relatively clear streets. (The real problem this time of year is the sand and salt which collects in the plaza in front of Trinity Church and around some areas of the streets. It forces me to route around these dangerous patches.)

2010-12-29T07:42:00.001-08:00

Wind-Scootering Across Galaxies (in search of planets)

2010-12-19T10:40:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Planet Hunters from The Zooniverse on Vimeo.

Another Scooter on the Road (The Quest for Floating Mobility Continues!)

2010-12-11T16:25:00.000-08:00

State of the Art Bicycle Security

2010-11-26T11:30:00.001-08:00

2010-11-25T08:55:00.001-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/monicameneses

Film-Crew, Singer, and a Wild Wind LOL

2010-11-25T08:53:00.000-08:00

Amidst all the excitement of a day spent sailing a wild and turbulent blast of arctic wind, there was the additional thrill of meeting a film crew video-taping me and interviewing me for their ski-sport documentary. But, it was especially thrilling to meet Monica, a recording artist recently arrived here in Boston. It was the second time we met and shared happy moments in the Square. Glad to sing "Happy Birthday" for her cousin. She video-taped it while I was riding the wind and performing.... "See you again soon, my new friends!"

"Surf's Up!" - Scooterdude to Ride starting 2PM Today

2010-11-24T05:46:00.000-08:00

Excellent Conditions for Urban-Surfing today

2010-11-20T16:11:00.000-08:00

top conditions today for Urban-Surfing

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Scooterdude in 3D

2010-10-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

2010-10-23T05:36:00.002-07:00

Music for the Ride!

2010-10-23T05:36:00.000-07:00

If you wanna know what Scooterdude is listening to while he's riding the wind, more often than not, it is Pat Metheny who provides the soundtrack for Scoot's wild rides!
And, 'Secret Story', this is Scoot's favorite album! ( I recommend watching all video selections on YT)

2010-10-23T04:13:00.002-07:00

"C'mon, do some tricks, man!"

2010-10-23T04:13:00.000-07:00

"Some tricks, yes, while waiting for the wind to kick-up. It's the sailing that's the thing!"

Love of Bikes close to love of Wind-Scooters

2010-10-07T17:36:00.000-07:00

Peope for Bikes

...some old vids newly discovered:

2010-10-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

2010-10-02T09:33:00.001-07:00

2010-10-02T09:32:00.001-07:00

Scooter-Twit With The Wit! LOL

2010-10-02T09:31:00.001-07:00

2010-10-01T05:40:00.001-07:00

EXTREME CONDITIONS! Perfect for All Wind-Sports!

2010-10-01T05:39:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, had the most fantastic 'rides' this year! in Copley Sq. Caught the 'waves' felt like 25' swells! lol musthav been goin 25+mph at some points down Boylston St.

Good Sunday Sailing Weather

2010-09-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

Sept. 21 - International Day of Peace - Installation Remembered....

2010-09-25T07:58:00.000-07:00

The Human Cost of War
grateful remembrance of Joanne's work in Copley Square

Submitted Photos - Thanks, Brooks

2010-09-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

"The Long and Wind-ing Road" to a Wind-Scooter Patent

2010-09-11T09:33:00.000-07:00

bnet article on the disaster at the patent office

2010-08-28T08:31:00.001-07:00

Windjammer (restored?!)

2010-08-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

This made an incredibly lasting impression on me when I saw it with my family in 1958....The images carried us to to our sailing on the Cape, of our Lightning in Marblehead, (and maybe, even, influenced SD to try and find the same experience in the most unlikely of placesLOL)

Windjammer

Pimp my board!!

2010-08-22T11:35:00.000-07:00

computer chip on surf board!

Skateboard Practice & Spirituality

2010-08-17T05:43:00.000-07:00

Nice Return to Copley Sq.

2010-08-08T20:03:00.000-07:00

Great day! Good breeze, fantastic conditions and nice direction down Boylston St. An adoring crowd of tourists made it a memorable day of scooter-sailing. Lots of positive feedback and affirmations, much appreciated after yesterday's disappointing debut of the windskate sail.
Scooterdude's faith in the project reaffirmed. "Hey, when are you going to patent that?!"

("psst, any help in this would be welcome.")

'WindSkate' Sail Report - Not Promising, Yet, Scooterdude's Niche!

2010-08-08T09:04:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia

In the debut of the impressive WindSkate sail here in Boston at Castle Island, things don't appear as promising as hoped.

This is not due to the addition of the sail itself, nor of the improved skills of Scooterdude in handling the more formal and professional wind-sport equipme

He was just getting used to the stronger breeze at Castle Island and developing the skill required to maneuver the scooter with this huge and brightly colored sail. And, it seemed that there was a positive interest and approval by most of the other visitors of this new recreation to appear along the water.
But, as could be predicted, the park rangers quickly moved in. Seems that Scooterdude, or this kind of sport, is prohibited at the best location available in Boston.
It kinda went like this,
Rangers pull up in a large white van.
"Hey! YOU CAN'T DO THAT HERE!" Ranger One says.

"Okay, do you have any suggestions where?" Scooterdude asks.

"THERE'S NONE OF THAT HERE. YOU CAN SKATEBOARD (dubious!) on the walk or sail out there on the water, but you can't do both. We just sent two to the hospital for doing this and another one we caught and sent him away." (dubious, even more so! These types of fabrications in the comments tend to reveal a total unfamiliarity of how unique my craft and skill is. They're usually speaking out of real ignorance of what I've been doing for over five years and much more out of their own fear.)

Scooterdude has learned that there's no discussion to be had in these kinds of situations, so he moved on, much resigned to this latest display of poor imagination and limited understanding.

There's so much to write about this, and I'll eventually post more on this huge subject.
Suffice it to say here and now, there appears no possibility in Boston for the advancement of a more serious Wind Scooter culture....... (This is no Santa Monica CA!)

I'll still hunt out some other locations but given the size and imposing frame of the sail, it's not likely I'll find any other more accommodating locations.

I guess the bright side of all of this is that, after spending the several hundred $ on the sail, I'm forced back to my own unique design for 'urban-surfing' wind-scootering and even more inspired to proceed with a patent and then production. It has all confirmed Scooterdude's niche!

Scooter-Sailing Upgrade!

2010-07-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

Finally, Scooterdude is acquiring, from WindSkate Santa Monica CA, a serious wind-skate sail.

This is definitely a serious development. The upgrade to this more formal design for a sail promises to change the ride for Scooterdude. It'll be a new and welcome challenge to this veteran of the 'urban surf'. Yet, as the videos and websites prove, the sport and those who seriousley engage in it, the sport has come of age with increasing popularity and enthusiasm.

(photos courtesy - http://windskate.com/)

Windskate.fr 2008: Windskate, Windsk8, Dirt Windsurfing

2010-07-24T05:52:00.000-07:00

The Full Vehicle for Street Sailing

2010-07-23T19:06:00.000-07:00

Windskate: Windskate.fr, Windsk8, Dirt Windsurfing

2010-07-23T18:58:00.000-07:00

Extreme Skateboarders Overtake Traffic

2010-07-22T19:01:00.000-07:00

Great Kite-Surfing at Castle Island

2010-07-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

David Arkenstone - The Boats

2010-07-10T09:02:00.000-07:00

David Arkenstone - The Boats

Scooterdude DJ on Blip

2010-07-06T07:02:00.000-07:00

Find out what he's listening to while he's 'Riding Like the Wind!"

http://blip.fm/Scooterdudeboston

Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross

2010-07-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross

Castle Island the Place to Be for Wind-Sports

2010-06-19T19:24:00.001-07:00

Winds Were Great! Star-10!

2010-06-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

I was bustin' to get an early start and catch some 'waves' in the Square. I was not, definitely NOT disappointed. The winds were sustained and strong, apparently from the South. I was snatched up on St. James St. and whisked across the plaza, in front of the Church and then continued down Boylston Street. Every ride was a good one.

And, then, at the evening of the day with Piccolo-Pup in tow, we thrilled to the acrobatics of the wind-surfers at Castle Island.

nice afternoon, for a ride and a new friend!

2010-06-15T05:43:00.001-07:00

2010-06-09T03:57:00.000-07:00

Giant Butterflies Invade Castle Island!

2010-06-09T03:53:00.000-07:00

Scooterdude happened to be walking Piccolo Pup early this morning along the trails of Castle Island when, all of a sudden, he spotted this Giant Butterfly in the tree!
Piccolo Pup just barked but Scooterdude thought it best to contact the proper authorities, like the CIA (Castle Island Association!)

Cloudburst! And, Caught the Huge Wave!

2010-06-07T04:56:00.000-07:00

Scooterdude braved perhaps the greatest winds so far this season, close to hurricane-force, yesterday as a cold front/storm blasted westward through the city. Most memorable was the dark squall-line which followed straight down Boylston St. in the darkest shadow in midday seen in a long time. The best way to describe it - catching a huge wave of 'surf' and managing to ride it four to five blocks before an unfortunate fall at Arlington St. atop a manhole cover.
There was just enough time to pick one's self up, see the solid sheet of water approaching, and race to the shelter of the T stop.

2010-06-06T07:59:00.001-07:00

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