"Funny you should write that today under a thin blanket of snow!
We are looking at 60's next week, and I suspect some people will be off to Hatteras soon.
Me, I'm rehabbing from a broken thumb/torn ligament, so I've got another month…"
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"The unseasonably warm weather continues. Had a nice 4.1 session Tuesday on Lake Lansing. I got to use my 76 liter high-wind board. Even with the stronger winds, I was still warm in summer booties and lightweight gloves. Next…"
Teacher in the Detroit metro area
Hi all, first time poster. This is my first season windsurfing and I'm looking to take a couple lessons to improve my skills. I've gone out 3 times so far this season. I took a trip up and had some success in Tawas bay, but the other two times I've…See More
" My 2021 season is finally underway! I got out on Lake Lansing yesterday with a 5.1 and my 100 liter board. Not only was the air temperature unseasonably warm, the water was remarkably warm as well! After about an…"
"Day one yesterday. Two of us out on Austin Lake, Portage. Water temp 52°."
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MI Windsurfing Launches
Bob Shoen started a document listing the windsurfing launches in and around MI. I converted this to a Google Doc so that anyone with the following link can edit this document. You can add sites, or add launch photos or maps, or comment on favored wind directions, obstructions, etc.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aabCGdKnYhsa2nk-whOl9c_bxbikRPdV/view?usp=sharing
Posted by Brian on May 14, 2020 at 8:40pm — 4 Comments
Interpreting wind meters and forecasts
Here's a really well done video on how to interpret the wind forecasts (from Sailboardsforum.com)
Posted by Brian on February 3, 2020 at 2:30pm
Nothing like the Great Lakes
Where else can you sail past sunset and not worry about feeding any sea creatures. We are lucky to like in the Great Lakes region.
Posted by Brian on September 1, 2019 at 11:52am
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