Session 44 of the 2019 season: Epic Caseville Kitesurfing

1:02 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 

Epic Caseville Kitesurfing

Caseville, MI Aug 28, 2019
Near Epic 9M conditions, Waves at the  point were mostly clean and well spaced. One of the best 
wave days I've had here in Caseville. Certainly logged some hours and miles today.
Mostly sunny near 70 degrees, winds were generally from the WSW to 30mph.
A group of 15-20 kiters enjoying the conditions. 

Gear: 9M and TT

Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees, winds WSW to 30 mph

Session 43 of the 2019 season: Near Epic Lexington to Sanilac Kitesurfing, emphisis on the surfing part

12:24 PM on Monday, August 26, 2019

Near Epic Lexington to Sanilac Kitesurfing, emphisis on the surfing part

Near epic Lexington Kitesurf session with rare southeast winds at 15-30 mph.
Also included a rarer yet Lexington to Port Sanilac downwinder.
9M to 12M conditions for most of the 15 kiters that were out riding.
Fun clean inside swell to carve up for most of the trip downwind.
Mostly sunny with air temperatures in the lower 70s and the water temperature was as pleasant as it gets for Lake Huron.
A nonstop session for me starting on the north side of the Lexington harbor then heading upwind to join Keith for awhile and see what the south side looked like. Heading back to the north side I got the thumbs up for the downwinder to Port Sanilac. So with 20 miles and 1:30 minutes already accumulated we headed downwind. At least 15 kites all at once. Probably a sight never seen before.
Overall a near epic session with the inside swell really cleaning up in certain spots.
So tired at the end I nearly had to crawl out of the water, the waves and currents were actually knocking me down. 

Nearly 50 miles in 4 hours of nonstop action.

Gear: 9M Pivot with TT

TOB: 12:30-4:30

Weather: Mostly sunny, low 70s, rare SE winds 15-30 mph

Water: Nice inside swell to carve up

Session 42 of the 2019 season: Quickie Kitesurf at Lexington

3:57 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2019

Quickie Kitesurf at Lexington

Easy, pleasy and quickie session with the 13M and TT.
Winds NNE 10-20, nice clean swells south of the harbor.
Sunny, 70ish with 4 others on 12-14 kites.

Gear:  13M SS Z kite with TT board  

TOB:     4:00-5:00

Wind:   NNE winds 10-20 mph  

Weather: Sunny, 70ish 

Surface: clean swell south of the harbor

Session 41 of the 2019 season: Lexington Kitesurfing (not according to forecast)

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Lexington Kitesurfing (not according to forecast)

How did it go? We waited for the forecasted wind to show. It gradually built up and finally we were able to ride our 11 & 12M kites.
With just enough wind to play as you please. Then for second half of the session it was marginally at best.
I used my 11M Z kite with my TT board. Surf board would have been better choice.
Chris and John made good use of their surf boards, John was on his 14M kite.
Mid-70s air temperatures with 80% sunny skies. North winds 10-20 mph.
Good crew on hand, Allen, Dave, Craig, Chris, John, Keith K and Tom.
Overall a hohum session for me..but better than nothing.

Gear: 11M Naish with TT Mako   

TOB:    5:00-6:30 

Wind:   North in the 10-20 mph range  

Weather:  Mid-70s, mostly sunny  

Surface: Flat

Tom, Jerry, Chris, Craig and John Celebrating victory at sea.