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It looks as though summer may be coming to an abrupt end tomorrow. The remnants of Hurricane Erin are forecast to reach our shores, bringing strong winds, rain, and some large surf. We can\u2019t really complain though\u2014it\u2019s been a lovely, long, hot summer. There have been plenty of sunny days, dinners on the patio, sunsets galore, bandstand concerts for Anna, and of course lots of time in the water. It was all topped off with an end-of-summer fireworks display from Sea Rivers last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bandstand<\/a><\/figure>
\"Bandstand<\/a><\/figure>
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The sea has been the warmest I\u2019ve ever known it. I haven\u2019t had to wear neoprene for weeks. I\u2019ve been windsurfing, surfing, paddle-boarding, or swimming pretty much every day and never once needed a wetsuit. And I don\u2019t just mean quick dips\u2014I\u2019ve had full windsurfing sessions lasting hours, long swims, and never felt even slightly chilly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tinkering<\/a><\/figure><\/div>
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A friend from the Cotswolds has been visting for the past week or so, staying in a rental cottage just around the corner, so I’ve had someone to windsurf with which has been fun. And I’ve been in the sea with Morgan a few times as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can\u2019t last forever, of course. With the shift toward more autumnal conditions, I\u2019ll probably have to dust off my summer suit soon, and before long we\u2019ll be deep in winter, back to the full 4\/3 wetsuit with boots, hood, and gloves. The impending storm might at least bring a good swell and some decent wind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope you\u2019ve all had a good summer too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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