Withrow's on the Blog

World Record Run

2012-02-25T15:16:00.000-05:00

Chiquita "On Ice"

2012-01-12T11:56:00.000-05:00

The Kennedy Speed Slick

2011-10-16T11:29:00.002-04:00

Saturday Oct. 15th looked to be a BIG day for wind on the Cape. Our first ripping SW in quite a while. Launching in front of the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis, MA. gave me a near perfect speed slick for GPS runs. The use of handheld, Doppler GPS units has given birth to an international competition among speed sailors from all over the world. Our team lacks a true speed strip and the Kennedy Slick is the best I can find on Google Earth. On an individual basis, my goal is to break 40 knts., on open water. it's been much tougher then I anticipated, but what a thrill trying!

In order to achieve this, several things have to fall into place:
- Perfectly flat water (Low jetty and High tide)
- 35 to 45 knts of wind
- A Broad Reach, 120*-130* downwind
- The Right Equipment (designed for speed)
- A Fit and Fearless sailor :)
I had the flat water, plenty of wind, couldn't go downwind, my quiver was "not up to speed" (but getting close) and finally... "Fearless" I am, Fit? well not so much, given our summer of no wind.

Sailing along the jetty with breaking waves sending spray over my head was a thrill. The sun was shining, the water warm and everything came home in one piece, including me. Those who walked by were curious and friendly. I met people from Ireland, China, France and a few locals. Over all a great day on the water. Check out the video below or on my YouTube channel in HD with a better resolution:
http://youtu.be/oEzUqSWKYsQ?hd=1

Kennedy Speed Slick October 15, 2011

2011-10-16T10:54:00.000-04:00

Day of the Dirtbag

2011-08-16T16:27:00.002-04:00

Hatteras Winds

2011-05-11T13:10:00.000-04:00

2011-05-10T16:42:00.001-04:00

2010-10-17T11:22:00.000-04:00

2010-09-04T09:59:00.000-04:00

2010-05-31T22:42:00.000-04:00

2010-02-13T10:08:00.000-05:00

2010-01-24T22:47:00.000-05:00

2009-07-24T21:27:00.000-04:00

2009-05-16T13:26:00.001-04:00

April Winds... Hatteras 2009 from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2009-04-27T23:00:00.000-04:00

2009-02-17T00:24:00.001-05:00

On Ice... Freeskate Iceboards on Long Pond from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2009-02-15T02:31:00.000-05:00

Great Herring Pond Helmetcam from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2009-02-01T11:47:00.000-05:00

2009-01-03T21:40:00.001-05:00

2008-08-30T22:32:00.001-04:00

Windsurfing in Buzzard's Bay from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2008-08-20T11:14:00.001-04:00

Hatteras Helmet Cam from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2008-08-02T17:59:00.001-04:00

SW Wind @ Ned's Point from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2008-07-26T20:12:00.001-04:00

South Wind in Buzzard's Bay, MA from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2008-06-15T18:12:00.000-04:00

Steve Brinster putts for par...
Borderland Spring Fling 2008
Watch slideshow here:
SpringFling

2008-02-18T19:53:00.000-05:00

Ice Sailing on Winnecunnet from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2008-02-14T19:32:00.000-05:00

Winnecunnet Pond
Valentine's Day 2008

Perfect conditions!
Solid ice and a Steady wind...

2008-01-12T00:16:00.000-05:00

The BDGC (Borderland Disc Golf Committee)
Jan. 12, 2008 View our website HERE.

2007-12-18T17:09:00.000-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Our first real snowfall of the season!
18" of heaven on earth...

2007-08-27T09:50:00.000-04:00

Tim Walsh putts out on #7 at the PokerPalooza
DiscGolf tourney... Click HERE for a slideshow.

2007-08-03T22:06:00.000-04:00

17th Hole at Borderland Disc Golf

2007-08-03T22:03:00.000-04:00

The Bag 2000... look familiar?

2007-08-03T22:00:00.000-04:00

Maybe if you held her further away?

2007-08-03T21:57:00.000-04:00

Surfer Jims

2007-08-03T21:55:00.000-04:00

Black and White version... NICE!

2007-07-30T19:18:00.000-04:00

Brothers @ Cape Arundel GC

2007-07-30T19:15:00.000-04:00

The Dirtbag Open 2007

2007-07-30T19:11:00.000-04:00

Withrow family portrait
(summer 2007 )

2007-02-10T13:10:00.000-05:00

Lincoln's ice-sailing rig... sweet and homemade.
He had no problem going over 50 mph!
My machine started the "death wobble" at 40 mph!

Jason, Gary and I spent SuperBowl Sunday
"on the ice". Sailing on Snippatuit Pond.
Check out the video here on You-Yube:
Snippatuit

2007-02-10T13:07:00.000-05:00

Ice Sailing this week was wonderful.
Watch the video here:
Winnacunnet

2006-12-15T14:58:00.000-05:00

The Furry member of our family... Cocoapuff

2006-12-15T13:42:00.000-05:00

Home away from Home:
Watch the video here on HelmetCam!

2006-12-15T13:30:00.000-05:00

Hatteras Helmet Cam from Dean Withrow on Vimeo.

2006-12-15T13:27:00.000-05:00

Gus, Dave, Brandon and Gary taking a break!

2006-12-15T13:26:00.000-05:00

Nevin pumping up his kite... Hatteras 2006

2006-12-15T13:17:00.000-05:00

Borderland Disc Golf Course makes it into The Boston Globe!

2006-12-15T13:12:00.000-05:00

"Bunny ears on the boulder"

2006-12-15T13:08:00.000-05:00

New skills learned at camp... Wow!

2006-12-15T13:06:00.000-05:00

Circus Smircus July 2006

2006-12-15T13:00:00.000-05:00

Jenna in "Silk"

Christmas 2006

2006-09-19T19:14:00.000-04:00

A "Scenic Vista" on Mt. Welch, NH

Adding to a cairn with
Franconia Notch in the background

All we need is snow and a sled...

2006-09-19T19:03:00.000-04:00

Jenna in the "Lemon Squeezer"

Lauren goes down alone...

The girls caving at Lost River

We find Lost River (not the first :-)

2006-09-19T18:58:00.000-04:00

Time stands still

Jenna's addiction

Dean and Ami
17th anniversary

The girls wrapped in green

2006-09-19T18:48:00.000-04:00

Lost River Valley Campground

Lauren enjoys a "smore"

2006-09-11T20:38:00.000-04:00

Ami and Dean
The end of a beautiful day.

2006-09-11T20:33:00.000-04:00

Sunset on Hewitt's Cove

Anna glowing...

Ethan keeping it cool

2006-09-11T20:29:00.000-04:00

Anna frames her dad.
Anna chops off my head
Anna and Jenna

2006-09-11T20:21:00.000-04:00

Tamsin takes the helm.

The skipper (Chris) sets out for a "3 hour tour".

Boston Light House

The Kundaga

2006-09-11T20:17:00.000-04:00

Ethan takes us for a ride.
(20 mph wind, 5 foot seas)

2006-09-11T19:45:00.000-04:00

Chris and Tamsin Serjack invite us out for a Boston Harbor cruise.