I headed out on a foggy morning to paddle Silver Lake. It was so calm out which makes it really great to paddle. I went about half way around the lake looking for some good photos. Here are some of the view from the paddle.
Category: SUP
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Frankfort Kite/Surf Session
We had a great session at Frankfort, Mi. As we arrived we were socked in with fog. There was a fun tiny wave coming through very consistently. I surfed for a while then kited for a few hours to cap off the session. It was a great day.
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Sunset Paddle on the Huron River
We have had a lot of great sunset paddleboard session lately. There has not been a lot of wind which means the waters have been glassy. Paddling during the golden hour is always a great way to finish the day. For this session I took Brandon out for his first paddleboard adventure.
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Early Winter Huron River Paddle
Edgar and I packed up the gear and went for a paddle before the river froze over. It had been a windy and rainy fall, so it has been a while since we had ventured around on the river. The ice was already starting to form on the river. Other than being a little chilly the conditions were great, it was calm and the water was glassy.
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3.5 Mile Huron River Adventure
We connected with Edgar and Sassy for what we thought was going to be a relaxing Sunday evening paddle. We planned to paddle down current 3.5 miles. The start of the trip was very enjoyable as the river is pretty narrow at that section. As we continued on, the wind kicked in and we battled headwinds the rest of the way.
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Exploring Gilbert Lake on Paddleboards
Mel and I had a great time exploring Gilbert Lake. We cruised around for a few hours. It was a great cool and sunny summer day.
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Exploring Monroe Michigan
Justin and I took a stroll out to Monroe, Michigan to get in a kiteboarding session. The wind didn’t quite pick up enough for us to get out and ride. So we headed into Monroe to take a look around. We visited some historic sites and the downtown. Here are some photos from the adventure…
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Frankfort MI Delivers Wind and Waves
The forecast looked incredible in Northern Michigan for kiteboarding and surfing. So, we gathered the crew and headed North. The conditions were good, but the waves were really fun. They were well lined up allowing for long 200-300 yard rides. There were a ton of surfers an paddleboarders out.
The wind was a bit punchy all day. We rode 9m kites most of the day. I had a great session kiting my 9’3 In The Pink Longboard with my 9m Liquid Force Envy. It was a blast! It took me about an hour to get the turning down on such a long board, but after that it was game on. It rocketed up wind with no problem. I just had to remember to not jump or land hard in order to not break it.
We did an improptue downwinder down to Point Betise, which was fun but much smaller waves than last week’s Frankfort Session. Louis’ dad Jim graciously gave us a ride back South. We spent the rest of the day surfing and kiting at the jetty.
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A 19 Hour Excursion to Frankfort MI
It has been a less than stellar spring and summer seasons this year for kiteboarding or surfing on the Great Lakes so far. We decided to take a gamble on a good looking forecast for the upper part of Lake Michigan. They were calling for 20-25 knot SW winds and 3-5′ waves. We packed the gear and made the drive arriving in the morning to find a light slightly offshore breeze.
We hung out for a while on the beach watching the surfers and standup paddleboarders catch some small waist high waves as the conditions started to build. I had a fun session on a SUP before the wind started to pick up. We rode larger kites at Frankfort for an hour. The wind really ramped up and we gathered up the crew for a downwinder to Point Betsie. It was amazing, clear water, shoulder high waves pinned on out 9m kites with good friends.
We then headed back to Frankfort and rode powered for a few more hours. I had a really fun boost session while the wind was at its strongest. We packed up our gear as the wind and light started to fade. It was great to see so many people taking advantage of the water activities whether it was surfing, kiting or standup paddling. It was great to see a couple really good surfers with great style out riding too. I’m reminded every time I’m up north how great the northern MI crew is. Until next time…