"Hi Hazim,
I met you at Empire Beach last summer - light wind day you were on your SUP doing freestyle.
From my recollections of sailing in the UP, I spent time up there in the early 2000s.
Definitely bring all your gear, when I was there I…"
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All you Hatteras lovers better get it while you can.
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Hurricane Irene was not even a big storm.Read article at:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Mar 9, 2012.
JP Free Style Wave,for sale - Priced to sell quickly at $100.00 US
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Year: 2005Board: JP Free Style WaveSize: 84 l, Length: 235 CM, Maximum Width: 58 CM.Great high wind board, I use my 3.5 to 5.5 sail sizes on this board. (I'm a lightweight at 150 lbs).This board…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Janicki Mar 5, 2012.
Home opener – Monday May 16, 2011
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Home opener – Monday May 16, 2011Latest home opener ever for me.Finally got out on a 44-degree, cold, grey, day at Blue Lagoon.Wasn’t the most enjoyable day with the 17-26 mph north winds creating…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian May 18, 2011.
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Tom Janicki replied to Hazim's discussion Lake Superior- Big Bay- Need quick response please... Thanks!Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion Jam session."Don,
We sailed here in Rodanthe last Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all good days on the water.
This week nothing Saturday, Sunday or Monday and today isn't looking good here either. We tired yesterday with the east off shore…"
Tom Janicki replied to Jim Friske's discussion Windsurfing at Marysville Beach, MI and US/Canada border crossing"
I never heard of kiters or windsurfers having issues with the border patrol.
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. …"
Tom Janicki posted a blog postIf you sail at Lake St Clair Metro Park this may interest you.
If you sail at Lake St Clair Metro Park this may interest you.Take the NWS survey and tell them why a NWS station is needed at Lake St Clair Metro Park.There is rumor that they are interested in putting a NWS station at this site. Let's give them some positive comments.It's a long survey and near the end you can add your 2 cents worth.I mentioned how, Lake St Clair Metro Park, (Located in Harrison Township, MI) is a popular recreational sailing/boating destination and in great need for…See More
Tom Janicki left a comment for Mark Slicker"Don, Normally it will cost $4.00 for a day pass at Metro Beach. But if the gate is unattended then no need to pay just drive through. And bring your best weed fin if you come.
Marysville might be a better launch if winds are slightly west of south…"
Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion Wow! When does that ever happen??"Don,
Again, same thing on this side of the Lake from 1:30 to 5:30. At least a total of 10 WS sailed the Lagoon with 5.0s to the heavyweights with 6.5s.
Throw in a big lull at 3:00 just in time for a break but back at 15 minutes later. A…"
Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion New Spot"Hey Don,
Exactly same thing on this side of the pond, erratic W-NW winds and then bang the wind god hit the switch NE came up and Hatteras steady from 6 until 8. Although no one got blown off the water we had a lull around 8:00 and everyone…"
Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion Surprise session!"Don, Same on this side of the Lake Sunday afterrnoon. 10 plus windsurfers at Blue Lagoon rigging from 4.5 to 5.5s in gusty conditions.That's 2 in a row 5.5 or smaller, and maybe something might happen tonight and with the full moon it might be…"
Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion tonight May 21st 2012"
SE will work but to have a strong SE is rare. SW to W is best in my opinion and that's specking from 22 years of sailing experience at Metro.
Kiters love SE it seems to blow above the water - dome effect.
Also beware SE winds…"
Tom Janicki replied to Don Ferguson's discussion tonight May 21st 2012"Hey Don,
On the other side of the pond I had a nice after work/dinner session myself.
Got a call from Captain B about 5:30 warning me of the wind hogs currently on the water, That is Larry and Harry both rigging down. I loaded up the van with…"
Tom Janicki posted an eventLake St Clair Metropark Wind, Water & Weather Extravaganza on April 28th. at Lake St Clair Metropark AKA Metro Beach
April 28, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Are there any retailers/instructors/volunteers that would like to participate in this event? It is a great opportunity to showcase the sport of windsurfing along with your windsurfing business.Link to public event posting for this program: http://www.metroparks.com/calendar_item.aspx?ID=2608Please contact: Thomas J. Knuth, Park Operations Manager at Lake St Clair MetroparkHere is part of a message from Thomas J. KnuthHello to…See More
Tom Janicki commented on Brian's blog post The Battle: Dry vs Wet"Interesting...I just purchased a modern dry suit in 2011 and I actually like it better than my old 2001 wetsuit/steamer which has thick and stiff neoprene. Very uncomfortable and never good for extreme cold.
I do like the dry suit easy on…"
Brian replied to Tom Janicki's discussion All you Hatteras lovers better get it while you can."A North Carolina Lifeline Built on Shifting Sands
North Carolina Department of Transportation
BESIEGED Waves hit a new bridge on Highway 12 at Pea Island, N.C., over an inlet created by Hurricane Irene. Critics say officials should adopt a ferry…"
Don Ferguson replied to Tom Janicki's discussion All you Hatteras lovers better get it while you can."Hey Tom. They caught me!! I started to read the article and got called away to do something and when I returned and clicked on it for the second time it wanted a password. Maybe you can copy and past on a repost. Thanks Don"
Tom Janicki posted a discussionAll you Hatteras lovers better get it while you can.
Hurricane Irene was not even a big storm.Read article at:http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/06/science/highway-12-outer-banks-lifeline-is-under-siege-by-nature.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2See More
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If you sail at Lake St Clair Metro Park this may interest you.
If you sail at Lake St Clair Metro Park this may interest you.
Take the NWS survey and tell them why a NWS station is needed at Lake St Clair Metro Park.
There is rumor that they are interested in putting a NWS station at this site. Let's give them some positive comments.
It's a long survey and near the end you can add your 2 cents worth.
I mentioned how, Lake St Clair Metro Park,…
ContinuePosted on October 15, 2012 at 5:34pm
From the windsurfing archives an article from USA Today about late season windsurfing in Michigan back in 2003.
Happy New Year!
From the windsurfing archives an article from USA Today about late season windsurfing in Michigan back in 2003.
Included are some Metro Beach regulars.
This year we had some folks on the water in December and January -maybe a year round sport in Michigan?
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Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:34pm — 1 Comment
Metro Beach Session 11-9-2011
Wednesday 11/9/2011, Metro Beach
Arrived onsite at 2:00 with an onshore wind, already there were several windsurfers on the water all with 5.5 to 6.0s.
Kind of strange such big sails for the wind at hand. Lesson 1: Onshore winds always look and feel windier.
I figured a 5.5 would work for me so I…
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment
Paddle Boarding on the Detroit River
Paddle Boarding on the Detroit River.
Click here to see who paddle boards on the Detroit River.…
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 3:51pm — 1 Comment
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- At 4:23pm on October 29, 2010, Don Ferguson said…
- Sounded great!! I hate missing big sessions. and it always seems like once or twice a year something comes down the line that keeps us from getting out on a big day. Sucks!! Maybe tomorrow as it is looking good right now.
- At 7:35pm on October 28, 2010, Don Ferguson said…
- Hey Tom did you make it out Wednesday?? We were both stuck at work for that one!
Brooke got out here at Mitchell's Bay in the afternoon and said he ended the day overpowered on a 4.0 and his one and only 105ltr carve (why???). Hopefully there is more to come. Don
- At 10:13pm on September 5, 2010,
ric bauch said… - Hi Tom, My parents have a place by Mill Creek Park, the water is flatter than on the big lake and winds are best out of the west and northwest under the bridge. Very little boat traffic in the area. What I like about the Straits is that you can move to different locations depending on wind direction.
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