Day 31 of the 2014 season: Another EPIC Empire Beach Kite day

Looking toward Empire Bluff Pointe



GPS Data

Classic Empire Day:
Another day of upwind riding to the pointe and carving turns back downwind on the 11M. A little harder to head upwind today - because of 11M kite? Or slightly different wind direction? Or lighter winds? I think lighter winds is the answer.


Highlight of the day:  Another 2 mile upwind ride and downwind carving
TOW:  11:30-1:30  
Gear:   11 M
Conditions:   Classic Empire,  2-4 foot swell

Weather:  Bluebird low 70s
Wind:  SSW to 25MPH fairly steady aloft
Schooled:   Carving Fun and some bigger hops over the swell



Marine Forecast for today 7/5/14,


Wind data from GTL 7-5-14

High pressure will continue to result in light winds through
tonight. The gradient tightens Saturday into Sunday as the high
moves east. Winds become gusty across mainly Lake Michigan
Saturday...and more so Sunday...but stability over the lakes will
likely keep winds under advisory levels for most areas...though localized advisory level gusts may occur due to coastal convergence.