Fall Kiteboarding in Erieau Canada

A couple of buddies converged on Erieau, a little town in Canada, for a large storm front pushing through the Great Lakes region. The wind was pumping 20-40 knots SW all night, which lead us to this small town in Canada expecting 10-16′ waves. When we arrived the winds were 40-45 knots and the waves were large and pretty out of control.

We waited for the rest of the guys to arrive before rigging. I rode my 7m Liquid Force Envy on 10m lines, which proved to still be way too much kite for the conditions. In the 40 degree weather, it was more of a survival session as it was chilly and I was so over powered the entire session. I did get to ride a few bombs on the outside going warp speed down the face of the waves.

Mark and Tim had a fun ending to their session having to cross the boat channel with a ripping current. It was a fun adventure but ready for a slightly more subdued conditions.

Thanks to Liquid Force, Patagonia, Dakine, Camrig

Erieau town sign

Erieau town sign

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a surfer walks on the beach in Erieau Canada during a stormy day on Lake Erie

a surfer walks on the beach in Erieau Canada during a stormy day on Lake Erie

a surfer walks on the beach in Erieau Canada during a stormy day on Lake Erie

a surfer walks on the beach in Erieau Canada during a stormy day on Lake Erie

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a beautiful sky on a stormy day on Lake Erie

a beautiful sky on a stormy day on Lake Erie

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a view of waves crashing next to the Erieau lighthouse

a view of waves crashing next to the Erieau lighthouse

a kiteboarder rides waves on lake eire

a kiteboarder rides waves on lake eire

a kitesurfer on lake erie

a kitesurfer on lake erie

a view of the Erieau Lighthouse on a stormy day

a view of the Erieau Lighthouse on a stormy day

a kiteboarder riding in lake erie

a kiteboarder riding in lake erie

bacteria buildup on Lake Erie near Erieau, Canada

bacteria buildup on Lake Erie near Erieau, Canada

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birds flying by the Erieau channel

birds flying by the Erieau channel

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A kiteboarder rides a wave on lake erie near Erieau canada

A kiteboarder rides a wave on lake erie near Erieau canada

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Waves breaking on Lake Erie near Erieau CA

Waves breaking on Lake Erie near Erieau CA