Windsurfing & Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Michigan
Saturday - September 11th
Hello, I recently moved to Battle Creek and am in the process of figuring out windsurfing in Michigan. I am coming from New York state and am accustom to the great lakes, cold weather, and zebra mussels. If the forecast holds, I'd like to get in a session on Lake Michigan this Saturday. Is anyone else planning the same?
I am very close to Gull Lake, are there any decent launch sites there? Ross Township Park seems ideal, but I am under the impression that it will be closing - gates locked - soon.
I windsurfed Tiscornia park yesterday and went swimming at Wau-Ke-Na earlier this week. I like the Michigan beaches more than the Lake Ontario. It felt more like I was in the ocean than a gigantic lake.
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Permalink Reply by Brian on
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David,
Welcome to MI! The cold weather and zebra mussels should ease the transition.
I know there are folks that sail Gull Lake, so I hope someone will jump in.
Brian
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Permalink Reply by steve on
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Hi David
Gull Lake can be good sailing, but know before you go: Shape of lake and hills gives big wind swirls and blank spots you have to chase or dodge. I have seen kiters struggle across the lake once and call it a day. To launch after that park gate closes, Base line Road end is free: dump gear, then park and dress back across the intersection. Or use the boat launch at top of lake which has a fee. Both locations are in a bit of a shore indentation with a small wind shadow. Maybe you can launch from yacht club on West side or some sort of campus on SE shore but I never checked. A lot of the shore is fast gravel drop off and I have never had trouble with weeds. Sailboats and trollers, on the other hand.... But if there is wind there and distance is an issue, just bring your best reflexes, a largish board with pointer or a centerboard, and enjoy!
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