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Definition of a Soul Surfer

The Rider And The Storm from RYOT on Vimeo.

Added by Brian on October 31, 2013 at 8:36am — No Comments

Andre Paskowski 1982 - 2013

By now, many of you have heard of the passing of Andre Paskowski, windsurfer and extraordinaire and film maker, at only 31 yrs of age.   I was moved by his Facebook farewell:…

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Added by Brian on August 5, 2013 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Original Windsurfer Summer Series, Traverse City

This Saturday, July 13th, is the first of the Original Windsurfer Summer Series

Ted promises fair winds, blue skies and warm temps - and a lot of fun if the first three all don't work out!

Charter boards provided.  Check the "Events" tab for more info.

For event info email ted@originalwindsurfer.com or visit.http://www.originalwindsurfer.com

(pics below stolen from…

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Added by Brian on July 10, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

'Pure Michigan' Great Lakes Demo Tour, Young State Park, July 10

This stop on the 2013 Great Lakes Demo Tour is part of the Michigan State Parks Recreation 101 program and is also a "Pure Michigan" event.  Participants will get an introductory windsurfing lesson and have a chance to see and demo the latest gear from Goya, RRD, Gaastra, Chinook, Dakine and other sponsors.  Register with Young State Park, "join" the event on our Facebook page, or call Mike or Dave to register.…

Great Lakes Demo Tour - Young State Park

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Added by Brian on July 3, 2013 at 7:59am — No Comments

'Pure Michigan' Great Lakes Demo Tour, North Higgins Lake State Park

This week kicks off the Great Lakes Demo Tour, run by Mike Wahl and Dave Batchelor.  It's a great opportunity to become introduced to this great sport and to try gear from RRD, and Goya.   Give Mike a call and let him know you're coming.

Great Lakes Demo Tour - North Higgins Lake State Park

Time: June 19, 2013 from 11am to 5pm

Location:…

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Added by Brian on June 17, 2013 at 8:52am — No Comments

Patterson Park Regatta - June 15th

The Grosse Pointe Windsurfing Club is hosting their annual Regatta at Patterson Park in Grosse Pointe.  The event is tomorrow, Saturday June 15th - just in time for Father's Day!

The winds are expected to be light, but should be good for the long boards and maybe even the formula boards.

The Notice…

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Added by Brian on June 14, 2013 at 7:46am — No Comments

Please Help - Metro Beach Windtalker

This Message from Chris Lyons:
MESSAGE TO EVERYONE who uses the METRO BEACH WINDTALKER - Tom has been personally paying for this phone line and maintenance for the PC and software for 10++ yrs. here (THANK YOU TOM!!) with just a handful of us supporters (Paying $25-40+). Costs run $350+ yearly (and he's a young retiree now watching every penny). Literally we have a dozen people paying for everyone the past few years. …
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Added by Brian on May 21, 2013 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Great Lakes Surf - Winter Version

This one from Transworld Surf via Bob Pratt:

And there's this…

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Added by Brian on February 3, 2013 at 10:55am — No Comments

Seven Year Old Ripper

Check out this 7 yr old kid in Turkey.  How's that for inspiration on a snowy morning. He even jibes! 

 

(Seen on the Starboard site)

Added by Brian on January 28, 2013 at 7:38am — No Comments

Reef Warriors Rule!

Don't know if anyone has been getting out lately.  Let us know if you are.  Me - I'm hunkered down and dry, with a couple boxes of Kleenex.  The Reef Warriors, on the other hand, are definitely not waiting until boardshort season.   Our brethren of the lakes definitely rule:…

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Added by Brian on January 17, 2013 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Happy New Year

Wishes of warm winds and glassy waves in the new year to everyone on Michigan Windsurfing

Hope everyone got all the water toys they wished for. …

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Added by Brian on January 1, 2013 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Robby Naish Retrospective

Thanks to DaNews:

Robby Naish Retrospective - Lifetime Achievement Award (from La Nuit de la Glisse) from Tiroir A Films on Vimeo.

Added by Brian on December 9, 2012 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Thinking About a Winter Trip

Well . . .  if so, here are some good safe-travel tips.  Saw the link on Tanya Saleh's site:

http://getswellsoon.com/…

Hypothermia cold water surfing

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Added by Brian on December 1, 2012 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Pure Michigan

Added by Brian on August 9, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Mark Beauman in the Gorge

Mark's jump made the Ezzy web site!

http://www.ezzy.com/latest-news/mark-beauman-big-friday-in-the-gorge/

Added by Brian on July 30, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

Windsurfer Int'l to cease publication

Some exciting news. Windsurfer International will cease production as Publisher Brian McDowell joins Windsurf Magazine in a deal to become Editor and lead a new digital project for the largest English language title in the sport.



Here's the official PR below.  We'd like to say a special and huge thanks to all the readers, advertising supporters and awesome contributors to the magazine and Beach Telegraph over the past 4 years. Without your backing there would've been no progress to… Continue

Added by Brian on July 13, 2012 at 11:31pm — No Comments

2012 Rondeau Bay Canadian Windsurfing Masters Association Race

Here is Don Ferguson's report from the 2012 Rondeau Bay Canadian Windsurfing Masters Association race, on Saturday June 30th:



On Friday, the windcast had downgraded to a max of 9 MPH from the SW, Yuckkk!!!!

Friday afternoon I called the Howard Johnson in Ridgetown to see if…

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Added by Brian on July 4, 2012 at 11:54am — No Comments

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