Windsurfing & Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Michigan
For all you "old salts" from a newbie:
when does the windsurfing season start in SE Michigan if you have a 3/2 wetsuit? Whenever I can stand it? looking forward to my first full season windsurfing!! Thanks for your advice! Cori
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Cori,
Let us know where you sail, or plan to sail, and maybe some of the locals will chime in. Some people use a rule that is based on the sum of the air and water temperature, but it's different for everyone. The water in the big lakes is still pretty cold, you probably need at least a steamer, and of course booties.
There's a bunch of Michiganders already in Hatteras, or headed there in the next couple weeks, who will likely kick off their season down there.
Be careful of using the word "old"! ;~)
Brian
Brian,
I retract the use of the word "old".
I've been going to Stoney Creek as I don't consider myself ready for prime time (or lakes with power boats). I live in Lake Orion/Clarkston area. Scott thought maybe waiting for some warmer temps would be a good idea, so we'll see.
Do you know of any other non-motor lakes/launches in the area?
Thanks for your input!
Cori,
Stony is a friendly place and the water warms up there pretty quickly. Stony is good for:
The drawback is that the wind can be a bit gusty and squirrely, and you get weeds later in the season. If it's close to you it's a good place to learn. I SUP there sometimes in the mid-summer. Hope too see you on the water!
Brian
P.S. get some booties!
Thank you, Scott!
No mittens, no warm boots and getting soaked with some frequency. We'll see. Maybe end of April.
Thanks, Chris! Good tip on the wool socks -- I will be sure to try that. I've not advanced to water starting yet, so uphauling not a problem!
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