"How was it on the 11th? I went out the 11th and 12th at the southern tip of lake Michigan. Saturday was okay at best while Sunday had better wind and relatively flat water. Further north, it looks like the opposite was true with Saturday being great."
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"Hi David
Gull Lake can be good sailing, but know before you go: Shape of lake and hills gives big wind swirls and blank spots you have to chase or dodge. Kiters often struggle across the lake a few times and call it a day. To launch…"
"David,
Welcome to MI! The cold weather and zebra mussels should ease the transition.
I know there are folks that sail Gull Lake, so I hope someone will jump in.
Brian"
Saturday - September 11th
Hello, I recently moved to Battle Creek and am in the process of figuring out windsurfing in Michigan. I am coming from New York state and am accustom to the great lakes, cold weather, and zebra mussels. If the forecast holds, I'd like to get in a…See More
"Ray,
I never heard of a fin like that. Must be an oldie!
A newer board might be worth it.
Brian"
"Hi Brian thanks for the reply - its not the dagger board; on the Bermuda the fin at the rear actually pivots about an axis so for instance you could sail it up onto the beach and it swings up out of the way. However because its so…"
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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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