As folks who are privileged to enjoy the out-of-doors and the beauty of this region - water, wind, waves, sunshine - I'm sure that we all have something to be grateful for this day. Enjoy your families this weekend, and remember that you've got to fit that wetsuit next season! Brian
Added by Brian on November 25, 2010 at 1:00pm —
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Michigan's own Ted Schweitzer shows up at the 2010 Kona Worlds in Miami:
Ted shows up at about 3:21 in the video, and is promoting the Original Windsurfer. Ted's dad, Hoyle, was the co-developer of the windsurfer. There's a link to Ted's sight on the RH… Continue
Added by Brian on November 14, 2010 at 9:00pm —
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Michigan Windsurfing covers the latest in extreme sports. Please note that no animals were harmed in the production of this video - only one dog was slightly bored.
Who needs money when you can go windsurfing! That's not a question. Peter Francis Wilkinson apparently earned a Master's Degree in Philosophy by becoming a "complete participant" in the windsurfing culture and then writing about it! See for yourself on SurferToday.com. Or, if you want, you can read the thesis:… Continue
Ever wonder who played the Silver Surfer in that 2007 flick, Rise of the Silver Surfer? Well, the Michigan Windsurfing investigative team caught up with him on Saturday at Blue Lagoon. …
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morning’s early AM models agree on Hurricane Earl’s track and his
effect on Great Lakes wind. The best time
frame seems to be Saturday AM for a W-WNW blow with lots of upper level wind
support. Friday could give a W blow, but that has some gaps in it and may not develop
until late. Like a lot of wind events here, things will be stronger on northern
Lake…Continue
If you're thinking of heading to Hatteras this fall, you might want to consider the Hatteras Wave Jam. Bill Bell and gang down there are really good guys who are genuinely interested in promoting the sport. It might be your chance to learn wave… Continue
Added by Brian on August 26, 2010 at 11:30am —
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From Nathaniel S.: Here's info for the Higgins Lake Regatta--it is the weekend after Labor
Day, September 11-12. (the NOR is posted on the Events page).
Send in your registration soon to get the discount, and let me know if there are any questions. We could use a volunteer to do Sunday breakfast--let me know if you can help out. (You'll get free admission and a… Continue
Added by Brian on August 16, 2010 at 4:00pm —
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