Windsurfing at Marysville Beach, MI and US/Canada border crossing - Michigan Windsurfing2024-03-29T05:39:40Zhttp://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/windsurfing-at-marysville-beach-mi-and-us-canada-border-crossing?commentId=5427722%3AComment%3A32541&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOh just thought of something…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:325412012-11-13T02:25:23.110ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Oh just thought of something as an offshoot years ago a lot of people wrapped their PFDs around something a footstrap or somewhere rather than wear it, as long as it was onboard it was legal!</p>
<p>Oh just thought of something as an offshoot years ago a lot of people wrapped their PFDs around something a footstrap or somewhere rather than wear it, as long as it was onboard it was legal!</p> I'm with you on that one Don.tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:327322012-11-13T02:16:02.840ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>I'm with you on that one Don.</p>
<p>I'm with you on that one Don.</p> Way to go Brian!!! 5.9 and 10…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:327302012-11-13T02:15:17.016ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Way to go Brian!!! 5.9 and 105 !! Wish we would have made the extra effort!</p>
<p>Way to go Brian!!! 5.9 and 105 !! Wish we would have made the extra effort!</p> Again we wear PFD"S because o…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:325392012-11-13T02:13:25.520ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Again we wear PFD"S because of the law but believe me when it comes to waterstarting a 7.5 + a PFD is a benefit!</p>
<p>Again we wear PFD"S because of the law but believe me when it comes to waterstarting a 7.5 + a PFD is a benefit!</p> We were told the same,, "as…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:324542012-11-13T02:11:28.354ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>We were told the same,, "as long as you don't touch the shore"</p>
<p>We were told the same,, "as long as you don't touch the shore"</p> Don't know, but think you win…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:324522012-11-13T02:09:37.140ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Don't know, but think you windsurfing people look awefull suspicious in those all black waterproof suits!</p>
<p>Don't know, but think you windsurfing people look awefull suspicious in those all black waterproof suits!</p> Yikes Jim, should have come t…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:326332012-11-13T01:48:41.148ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Yikes Jim, should have come to Marysville. I'm also 200+ and I was on a 5.8m2 and 105L. I did schlog some, but also had some wooo-hooo moments.</p>
<p>Yikes Jim, should have come to Marysville. I'm also 200+ and I was on a 5.8m2 and 105L. I did schlog some, but also had some wooo-hooo moments.</p> Thanks for the info. I also…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:326302012-11-13T01:45:05.944ZJim Friskehttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/JimFriske
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<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Thanks for the info. I also learned that when on Canada’s side, you should have an approved PFD. Some windsurfers will purchase the CO2 inflatable vests and store them in a backpack which they wear during windsurfing. It appears that as long as you do not touch Canada's soil, it should be okay to windsurf back and forth across the US/Canada border (Black River) from Marysville Beach.…</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Thanks for the info. I also learned that when on Canada’s side, you should have an approved PFD. Some windsurfers will purchase the CO2 inflatable vests and store them in a backpack which they wear during windsurfing. It appears that as long as you do not touch Canada's soil, it should be okay to windsurf back and forth across the US/Canada border (Black River) from Marysville Beach.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I skipped Marysville and went to Sterling State Park to experience the dome effect. Best wind was near shore where the water was probably warmer from the River Raisin. Sailed 7.5, 8.5 and 9.5 sails but then I usually sail 1 to 2 sizes higher than the average sailor (200+ lbs).</span></p>
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I never heard of kiters or…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-13:5427722:Comment:325362012-11-13T00:19:01.902ZTom Janickihttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/TomJanicki
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<p>I never heard of kiters or windsurfers having issues with the border patrol.</p>
<p>I say this as I observed a US border agent yesterday in his well mark vehicle sitting in the fishing pier parking lot, about 40 yards north of the launch. I'm sure he was aware of us going across the river and probably keeping an eye out for suspicious activity?</p>
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<p>I never heard of kiters or windsurfers having issues with the border patrol.</p>
<p>I say this as I observed a US border agent yesterday in his well mark vehicle sitting in the fishing pier parking lot, about 40 yards north of the launch. I'm sure he was aware of us going across the river and probably keeping an eye out for suspicious activity?</p> Yes, again pre 911 sailing th…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2012-11-12:5427722:Comment:326292012-11-12T13:25:05.486ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Yes, again pre 911 sailing the river we had several people have breakdowns and were helped out by your coastguard, brought home intact no questions asked. One guy sailed over just as a big storm hit, he waited it out but the wind switched after the storm to totally North making it impossible for him to get back to Windsor owing to the current and wind shadow, just as we were getting ready to go over via the tunnel to Belle Isle to pick him up he showed up with the American Coast Gurad on an…</p>
<p>Yes, again pre 911 sailing the river we had several people have breakdowns and were helped out by your coastguard, brought home intact no questions asked. One guy sailed over just as a big storm hit, he waited it out but the wind switched after the storm to totally North making it impossible for him to get back to Windsor owing to the current and wind shadow, just as we were getting ready to go over via the tunnel to Belle Isle to pick him up he showed up with the American Coast Gurad on an inflatable, another time he blew out the clew grommet on his sail over there and they brought him home a second time. Wish I knew if they would be that friendly now, we also one time had the Ontario Provincail Police sail up to us in their boat and tell us we were a shipping hazzard and to get off the River! Which we didn't oblige, and nothing came of it!</p>