Wetsuits, Skinnin It, Sunshine and Dog

Sunny and 75, Water Temp was 63, no need for a wetsuit but since it was Mid-December everyone out was wearing a suit... except me, and i thought it was hot.

Hickory Smoked Sweep

Hickory Smoked Sweep
Originally uploaded by woodhandlebar

Wooden Bicycle Handlebars. Need I say more?

Slurping Photos

These photo's were much larger before I slurpped them from The Surf Station (the First Coast Best Daily Web Surf Report). Slurrping sounds so wrong, like a mechanical extraction of data, I think I prefer "poached", it feels a little bit more hunter/gatherer style. And while I'm on the subject of web assimilated words, lets not forget the creation of BACN (notifications, that you signed up for, that clog your inbox, like from Facebook or the social network of your choice.)

Drawing Lines: Movie Trailer

Battle of the Philly Cheese Steak

Rachel Ray's Website with the video.

PVC, Duct Tape...

American Ingenuity posted this interesting, thought provoking, idea inspiring, bit of water crafting. Me thinks a similar build is in order for the APC. Wrap the duct tape around the PVC and then glass it for water tightness. Done Deal.
Air:44 Water: Feck if I know, I been cutting video for a month straight.

Impressive

The 13 footer out at Sunset

Daybreaks

Nice shots of daybreak here on Florida's northeast coast, St. Augustine Beach. Courtesy of the artful eyes at The Surf Station.

Friday Night

Air:55 and dropping rapidly

AB and T3

Atlantic Beach and their new USPS T3, Suburban Parcel Delivery System.

Wednesday

Sometimes it's just Wednesday... and really tiity freakin cold (for Florida)

Air: 43 / Water: 65

Ocoee River Rafting

I shot and edited this little diddy for Around the World Productions in conjunction with the Rachel Ray Show.

Much thanks to Shaney, our guide, for keeping the camera dry.

A Rare Sight

Afloat on the WIlmington River in a plastic craft. Not my proudest day. But my van was dressed well and my Uncle saved the day in his hand-built wooden kayak. Huzzah!

Sunset Moonrise (and a crappy camera)

Surfing 50 States

The Aussie's are on the attack!! Good job fella's, it looks like a winner. I think this will definitely rear it's head at the FCSFF09.

Air/Water: Grey

Blueberry

Blueberry from jwbltn on Vimeo.

A vimeo snapshot of my rusty trusty beach cruiser. Music is poached from the "Innermost Limits of Pure Fun". It's either "The Farm" or one of the Dragon Bros. or Denny Aaberg?

Air/Water: 67

Dead Blow Fish

Afternoon. Flat. Air:67 Water:67 DJIA:8870

The Original Twin Fin

After a light post on Friday about the Spitfire Fin and airplane wings, I found myself face to face with the original twin fin. The B24 Liberator, a WW2 USAAF Heavy Bomber, just like the one my Grandfather flew in Italy. It even turns out they had his name posted on the bomb bay doors. Also on site was a B17 Super Fortress and a P51 Mustang (not pictured because blogger is having some personal issues).

No Surf Today. It was called on an abundance of sunshine laziness.

Small Waves and a Dead Fish

A quick walk on the beach made me want to grab my 12' and head out for a paddle. But I've got a lunch date with my best girl. So until later... dead fish.

air:nice / water:cool but nice

Airplane Wings and Surfboard Fins

Checking out one of Roy's fine creations (bottom photo) gave me a big "oh yeah" moment when I realized how much wooden boards and wooden airplanes have in common. Let alone the similarities between boards and boats.

Here is the full breakdown from Roy: Spitfire Fin

The Prez

Man and Wave. 

Maybe I should build him a Paddleboard.

First Coast Surf Film Festival 2009

I am preparing for the launch of this year's (2009) FCSFF. A big change in this year's fest will be the addition of the word "FREE" to all facets of festivities and admissions. Also the involvement of philanthropy should bolster some goodwill towards man and sea.

Call for Entries is coming. The focus of this year's fest will be on short films and animations.

Return of Sargasm

The southeast winds brought remnants of the sargasso sea to our beaches. It has been almost a full year since our last visit. It's a interesting addition to the beach and dunes. It squishes beneath your feet and is full of little bugs and relics. We'll see if it is an early indicator to winter or just a mark of the season.

The Third Coast

Working on a web series for the Rachel Ray show afforded me the the great pleasure on shooting and editing this segment on surf on Lake Michigan. The host is my friend Alex and much credit is due to my Director, Zsolt Luka.

Cumberland Island. GA

Took a personal day to paddle a kayak around the backside of Cumberland Island in GA. Courtesy of my friend Rachel at Kayak Adventures.

JFK Hat

Tha boyz
Originally uploaded by mercymee

The Final Flight of the JFK Decomm Hat given to me by one Lt. Jason Horn DDS. Upon returning from Baltimore the APC Logo hat was put into rotation.

Seated to my left is the Pre-Doctorate Nathan Bolton and Blue Crab afficienado, Chris Young.

Born on the 4th of July

On the one year anniversary of the American Paddleboard Company, Founding Fathers, Jason Horn and the Author (left) pose with the #002 Horn Shark in Ghent, Norfolk, Va.

South of the Border

Embracing all things "politically incorrect". The author poses with his faithful k9s in front of "Pedro" the outlandishly stereotypical Mexican street peddler.