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Happy Independence Day! 6.3, 105 liters, and a shorty wetsuit on Lake Lansing, what could be better?
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    5 of us enjoyed the sunshine, warm weather, and hours of planing conditions on Monday (July 5).  Unlike last time, however, I didn't see any bald eagles fishing.     Also, it was somewhat…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Jul 9, 2021.

June 5 - 90 degrees and 6.3 wind - summer is clearly here

   I wore a full wetsuit, but other sailors were in summer shorties.  Summer also means $5 daily parking fee at Lake Lansing. I sailed from 11:30-3:00 with only a short lunch break, so I thought it…Continue

Started Jun 7, 2021

“Hollywood” Larry Hoff
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Nice 5.1 day at Lake Lansing.  At one point, a reporter from the local news station showed up to report on families taking advantage of the nice weather and holiday weekend.  The reporter interviewed…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Sauter May 30, 2021.

The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)
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    I counted a half dozen sailors enjoying the unseasonably warm weather today on Lake Lansing.  I could not spare the time to sail, but I watched with envy for a while.  Maybe later this week?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Apr 1, 2021.

 

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"Good to hear from you, Brian.  A random freelance photographer took this picture as I was coming in from a long session. It looked so nice, so I wanted to share.  Earlier in the day, I treated my wife to the full Jersey Shore experience -…"
May 23, 2022
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May 22, 2022
Brian replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion Happy Independence Day! 6.3, 105 liters, and a shorty wetsuit on Lake Lansing, what could be better?
"Larry, We had three days of 20 mph winds in Caseville over the weekend.  There were about 5 windsurfers and a bunch of kiters .  I also got a couple days of trying to windsurf foil.  We sort of expected you to show up one of the…"
Jul 9, 2021
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Happy Independence Day! 6.3, 105 liters, and a shorty wetsuit on Lake Lansing, what could be better?

    5 of us enjoyed the sunshine, warm weather, and hours of planing conditions on Monday (July 5).  Unlike last time, however, I didn't see any bald eagles fishing.     Also, it was somewhat bittersweet for me because that may have been my swansong as a Michigan windsurfer.  I vividly remember my first session on Lake Lansing after I moved here from NY.  My gear was still in transit, but I managed to convince a kind-hearted soul to lend me his gear for a session while he was taking a break. …See More
Jul 8, 2021
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June 5 - 90 degrees and 6.3 wind - summer is clearly here

   I wore a full wetsuit, but other sailors were in summer shorties.  Summer also means $5 daily parking fee at Lake Lansing. I sailed from 11:30-3:00 with only a short lunch break, so I thought it was money well spent.  Plus when I was done sailing for the day, I had a front-row seat watching people try to launch their motor boats in a stiff cross breeze from the ramp on the leeward side of the dock. Boats with bowlines immediately turned 90 degrees to the dock, making boarding awkward.  And…See More
Jun 7, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff replied to Pete J's discussion Mast
"My go-to technique is to attach 2 booms to the mast and counter-rotate them.  If that doesn't do the trick, get a couple friends to help.  Have one person repeatedly flex the mast at the joint while the others counter-rotate the…"
Jun 7, 2021
Benjamin Sauter replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion “Hollywood” Larry Hoff
"Hi Larry, kudos for this commendable representation of our sport in the interview!"
May 30, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff posted a discussion

“Hollywood” Larry Hoff

Nice 5.1 day at Lake Lansing.  At one point, a reporter from the local news station showed up to report on families taking advantage of the nice weather and holiday weekend.  The reporter interviewed me and shot some video!  The other sailors started ribbing me for “going Hollywood.”  I was able to watch the live stream this evening, but I don’t think that is preserved for more than a day.  If you live in Lansing, try News10.  The below link just includes excepts from this interview and a still…See More
May 29, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff replied to Pete J's discussion Looking for beginner/int board.
"    I saw a BIC Techno 293 for sale at the Cass Lake swap meet last weekend.  That might have fit the bill.  I did not see the asking price, but it looked to be in excellent condition.  Maybe you could reach out to the swap…"
May 16, 2021
Brian replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)
"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…"
Apr 1, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)
"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…"
Apr 1, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)
"    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…"
Mar 25, 2021
George Schwartz replied to Lawrence T Hoff's discussion The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)
"Day one yesterday.  Two of us out on Austin Lake, Portage. Water temp 52°."
Mar 23, 2021
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The 2021 season is underway in mid-Michigan (although not yet including me)

    I counted a half dozen sailors enjoying the unseasonably warm weather today on Lake Lansing.  I could not spare the time to sail, but I watched with envy for a while.  Maybe later this week?See More
Mar 22, 2021
Michael Olesch left a comment for Lawrence T Hoff
"Hi Larry, thanks for your Cass Lake recommendation - I heard about it earlier , location close to W Blmfld is indeed perfect and I’m planning on sailing there as soon as I would buy some gear for doing that. I’m really looking forward to…"
Mar 11, 2021
Lawrence T Hoff left a comment for Michael Olesch
"Welcome, Michael. FYI - a popular sailing spot near East Bloomfield is Cass Lake.  In normal times, an annual spring swap meet is held there.  That event is an opportunity to meet other sailors and check out the launch.  For other…"
Mar 11, 2021

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At 12:02pm on March 11, 2021, Michael Olesch said…

Hi Larry,

thanks for your Cass Lake recommendation - I heard about it earlier , location close to W Blmfld is indeed perfect and I’m planning on sailing there as soon as I would buy some gear for doing that. I’m really looking forward to the traditional swap meet over when it’ll take place next time.  Hang loose / happy windsurfing, Michael O.

At 10:03pm on June 6, 2019, Randy Bass said…

Hey Larry,  saw your comment about moving to GR.  I am glad you want to help my cause.  It is a daunting one.  I am stirring up some interest.  All ability levels.  From never sailed to advanced.  I am a teacher and am almost done.  My sailing season starts now.  I did get to sail in Turks and Caicos over spring break but haven't been able to get out here yet.  I sent a friend request so you can message me.  Let's get together to sail this summer.

At 11:00pm on August 6, 2018, Mark Sellnau said…

Hi Larry,

Great meeting you yesterday.

Thx also for the links about the Scooter and South Bay, Long Island.

A unique and classy ice yacht for sure.

I hope Michigan will prove to be as good a venue for your sailing as Long Island.

When the wind is up, I will be at Cass Lake working on my skills and strength.

Many years past, we used to sail on nearby Orchard Lake but I haven't seen anyone there in my drivebys.

Lets's stay in touch.

Regards,

Mark  248 925-6759 cell

At 11:01am on June 2, 2014, Mark Musgrave said…

Barely a photographer! I do ride a lot though-mostly on Lake Erie! One of the guys I ride with is into photography & anytime he gets gassed he pulls his cam out, hence we get a lot of pics. 

At 3:04pm on May 5, 2014, Mark Beauman said…

Welcome To Michigan!!!  I'm glad you enjoyed the quick ride on my gear!  You sure were hard core without a wetsuit.  Hope to see you on the water again soon!

Cheers

mark

At 10:50am on February 22, 2014, Molly Young said…

Thanks for the info! :)

At 6:24pm on February 15, 2014, Scott said…

Larry, Molly, You'll both want to sign up for the Yahoo MIWindsurf email group.

send an email to: miwindsurf-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

There is discussion of upcoming wind events, occasional session reporting,

launch discussions, etc. The best feature by far is Millard's upcoming wind

analysis. You don't want to miss that.

Molly: You don't want to launch at most of these places until you've got a reliable water start:

Larry, you'll want to launch at Kettle Point in Ontario on a NNW or N wind for waves, or possibly St. Joseph.

At Marysville if it is a strong South (closest thing around to the Gorge),

At Lexington if there's an NNE or NE.

At Sterling if it is a SE.

Caseville works on a SW.

Maumee works on a West

There are numerous places much farther north too, but I'm not too

familiar with them.  After work you'll have to make Lake Lansing work for you.

At 1:02pm on February 15, 2014, Molly Young said…

Haha - I'm new too! I just started windsurfing last summer. I'm afraid I won't be much help. Maybe we could get a group together to go windsurfing sometime this summer, though??

I've surfed Higgins Lake a couple times and Mullet Lake - both are nice places for Windsurfing: usually windy, grassy rigging areas, shallow. That's all I got. :)

 
 
 

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