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is it too early?
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For all you "old salts" from a newbie:when does the windsurfing season start in SE Michigan if you have a 3/2 wetsuit? Whenever I can stand it? looking forward to my first full season…Continue
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I'm a beginner windsurfer who hasn't had any recent lessons or practice time and am now in the market for my own equipment. I was referred to Mark Beauman, who's been windsurfing for many years. …Continue
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Beginner Equipment Wanted
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Hello,I'm looking for a good set of beginner equipment -- I'm 5'7", 125 lbs. and have had a few lessons (not recently) and no practice. I've been watching craigslist & ebay among others, but…Continue
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Chris Ferrara replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"I've been out on Lake St. Clair several times so far SUP and Windsurfing. I use a 4/3 fleece lined wetty. This time of year you won't see any boats!! Or fellow sailers for that matter. They're all in Hatteras I suspect. I enjoyed a…"
Brian replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"Cori,
Stony is a friendly place and the water warms up there pretty quickly. Stony is good for:
no power boats
it warms up pretty quickly
nice grassy rigging area
never too far from shore.
The drawback is that the wind can be a bit gusty and…"
Cori Vollmuth replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"Brian,
I retract the use of the word "old".
I've been going to Stoney Creek as I don't consider myself ready for prime time (or lakes with power boats). I live in Lake Orion/Clarkston area. Scott thought maybe…"
Cori Vollmuth replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"Thank you, Scott!
No mittens, no warm boots and getting soaked with some frequency. We'll see. Maybe end of April.
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Scott replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"Too Early? Heck no. The ice has melted!
However, with only a 3/2 wetsuit, you will
probably want to wait a while, or at least until
the air temps get into the 60s.
Also depends upon how much time you will
be spending in the water. If you're…"
Brian replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion is it too early?"Cori,
Let us know where you sail, or plan to sail, and maybe some of the locals will chime in. Some people use a rule that is based on the sum of the air and water temperature, but it's different for everyone. The water in the…"
Cori Vollmuth posted a discussionis it too early?
For all you "old salts" from a newbie:when does the windsurfing season start in SE Michigan if you have a 3/2 wetsuit? Whenever I can stand it? looking forward to my first full season windsurfing!! Thanks for your advice! CoriSee More
Brian replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion windsurfing lessons/advice"So glad that worked out for you Cori. Getting good instruction is the best way to get started!"
Cori Vollmuth posted a discussionwindsurfing lessons/advice
I'm a beginner windsurfer who hasn't had any recent lessons or practice time and am now in the market for my own equipment. I was referred to Mark Beauman, who's been windsurfing for many years. Last Friday I arranged a lesson from Mark.Mark's a great instructor; he gave me sound guidance on prepping the equipment, helped me get re-acquainted with the basic windsurfing principles, and sailed with me while I tooled around on Lake Lansing.Mark also gave me good advice on the type of equipment…See More
Brian replied to Cori Vollmuth's discussion Beginner Equipment Wanted"Cori,
Welcome to MI Windsurfing.
Brian"
Cori Vollmuth posted a discussionBeginner Equipment Wanted
Hello,I'm looking for a good set of beginner equipment -- I'm 5'7", 125 lbs. and have had a few lessons (not recently) and no practice. I've been watching craigslist & ebay among others, but most of the equipment appears either a bit old or for more advanced surfers.Does anyone know of or have a recent model beginner board and/or rig for sale? Does anyone rent equipment locally? (I'm in Clarkston) I've been looking at new equipment as well, like a Bic Core or Bic Nova. Any input is…See More
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