Sandlappers Blog of What's Happening at OIB & SB

Weather is forecast to be an issue through late morning. At present we are delaying service this morning until we see how the weather pans out. Please bear in mind there is a strong potential that no set can occur even if the weather breaks and clears off as we don’t do late morning setups…

Folks, we are not setting up anything today as the winds on the beach are 18 to 20 mph and that’s above what our insurance carrier allows. The forecast also is calling for gusts up to 30 mph and we got some 25 mph gust already on the beach. It’s all due to this frontal…

Hi Folks, Winds at 6:30 a.m. are already blowing 17-18 mph and while we are setting umbrellas up, they will be left in the ‘down’ position. 7.5′ umbrellas can be raised just like a rain umbrella but i’d encourage you not to try as you stand a good chance of it blowing away on you.…

Today’s weather is going to be more of a repeat of yesterday but with storms coming off the ocean and popping up literally on a moments notice. While Future radar is a 50/50 shot, we are relying on several weather models to make decisions about setting up as well as remembering these are human beings…

Be advised that today’s weather is forecasted to be 50/60% chance of rain off and on again throughout the day. While we are setting up this morning, ALL umbrellas will be left in the down position. 7.5 umbrellas (wood pole umbs) can be raised by pushing them open like a rain umbrella. 9’s and 11’s…