"If you don't mind a REALLY long drive, come out to Hood River, OR, for a swap meet next summer. You will find used gear galore for really good prices. You could probably save enough $ to pay for your gas for the trip. Plus you will get a chance…"
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July 6 Lake Michigan session
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July 6, 2018 – Lake Michigan, Bic Techno II 135L, 6.8m sailKnocked out a bunch of odd jobs and small projects around the house yesterday (no wind). Forecast was calling for 15-25 knot winds in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Jul 12.
Need forecasting help from Lake Michigan sailors
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I'm down in Glenn (between Saugatuck and S. Haven). Finally have all my gear with me and I am dying to get out on Lake Michigan for some sailing. Looking at the forecast for tomorrow (Friday,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim O'Donnell Jul 2.
WTB: 7.5 sail
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Does anybody have a sail in the 7.5 range they are looking to sell? I'd be interested.Thanks,-JimContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John A. Bourget Aug 24, 2017.
Board recommendation for Lake Michigan
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I currently live in Oregon and sail in the Gorge, but I eventually plan to move back to Michigan and do my sailing on Lake Michigan. I have a 105L Mistral Screamer in Mich. with sails from 4.2 to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim O'Donnell Nov 12, 2016.
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Jim O'Donnell posted a videoLake Michigan, July 6, 2018
Windsurfing on Lake Michigan in Glenn (between S. Haven and Saugatuck). July 6, 2018
Jim O'Donnell replied to TOM ROTH's discussion 8/22 Kettle Point 20 Knots"Sounds fantastic! Hate it when the arms and legs give out when the wind is still good."
Jim O'Donnell replied to TOM ROTH's discussion 8/22 Kettle Point 20 Knots"Can't wait to see some pictures!
Me? I'll be sailing in the Gorge starting Friday morning early. Fingers crossed!
I hope you have a great session!"
Brian replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion July 6 Lake Michigan session"Jim,
There's a video's tab. You can post that here too.
Brian"
Jim O'Donnell replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion July 6 Lake Michigan session"Here is some video my brother shot.
https://youtu.be/cr9EXEkht-4"
Lawrence T Hoff replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion July 6 Lake Michigan session"Nice pictures! Who took them? Next time - take some video!"
Brian replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion July 6 Lake Michigan session"Wow, Jim, thanks for the session report. Looks like an awesome day!
Brian"
Jim O'Donnell replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion July 6 Lake Michigan session"Another pic from Jul 6, 2018"
Jim O'Donnell posted a discussionJuly 6 Lake Michigan session
July 6, 2018 – Lake Michigan, Bic Techno II 135L, 6.8m sailKnocked out a bunch of odd jobs and small projects around the house yesterday (no wind). Forecast was calling for 15-25 knot winds in the afternoon starting around 3pm, waves building to 3-5ft. Knocked off a few more in the morning, then went down to help my Aunt with some yardwork. Pulled weeds, trimmed shrubs, raked, killed a bunch of ivy, all while keeping one eye on the wind in the trees. Nothing happening. . . I had pretty much…See More
Jim O'Donnell replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion Need forecasting help from Lake Michigan sailors"Yesterday I didn't get back from Toledo until late afternoon and it seemed like I had missed any wind. I was hanging out at the cottage, resigned to another day of no sailing, when a front approached and kicked up the wind from nothing to…"
Jim O'Donnell replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion Need forecasting help from Lake Michigan sailors"Went windsurfing on Lake Michigan today! I'm sure I was the only windsurfer for 100 miles. There was hardly a breath of wind. But I've been waiting to do this for a LOOOONG time, and there was no way I was going to get skunked. Out…"
Jim O'Donnell posted a discussionNeed forecasting help from Lake Michigan sailors
I'm down in Glenn (between Saugatuck and S. Haven). Finally have all my gear with me and I am dying to get out on Lake Michigan for some sailing. Looking at the forecast for tomorrow (Friday, July29), it looks like there might be some wind if I drive north a bit. Maybe Muskegon? Maybe Pentwater? Anybody out there with some more experience reading the tea leaves around here that could give me some advice on whether it will be worth making a drive tomorrow for some sailing? And where to go?I…See More
John A. Bourget replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion WTB: 7.5 sail"Sounds good. enjoy. hope you get some wind. Big Winds new 2017 7.5 retro for $599.
RockOn"
Jim O'Donnell replied to Jim O'Donnell's discussion WTB: 7.5 sail"Thanks, but 7.0 probably overlaps a little too much with my 6.7. I'll be keeping my eyes open in Hood River. Lots of used gear going on sale this time of year. Thanks for the reply. -Jim"
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Skunked :(
Well, I just got back from a two week vacation on Lake Michigan. I finally have a place to store my gear and I was so looking forward to some sailing on the big Lake. But the gear just sat and sat and sat, waiting for the wind that never happened. So disappointed.
On the bright side . . . I have never seen Lake Michigan so clean and clear. After a few days of calm, the lake settled out and I could see the bottom plain as day in 10' of water. As an added bonus, there was…
ContinuePosted on August 12, 2016 at 5:58pm — 1 Comment
Introducing myself
Hey, fellow midwest windsurfers! My name is Jim. I just joined MI Windsurfing forum. I'm a native Michigander from Milan (S. of Ann Arbor). I learned to windsurf at the Univ. of Wisconsin in 1991, and have been doing it as often as I can ever since. I live in Oregon, west of Portland, so I do most of my sailing in the Gorge these days.
My wife and I just bought a place near Lake Michigan that will eventually be our retirement home. But that is several years out. I have a…
ContinuePosted on July 12, 2016 at 1:48pm — 1 Comment
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