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Sunday, 01 June 2008 |
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June 1 and we have just had our first couple of truly summer like days this spring. Time for the blood sucking critters to join in on the paddles. I often wonder how the Voyageurs managed to survive up here paddling across thousands of miles of trade routes, taking huge loads in & out of the belly of the New Continent all while feeding the voracious insects . One method employed was to smear grease on your body. Those guys were rugged and hard core paddlers that covered water & land miles at pace. Breaking for "a pipe" every hour. The Vikings, Polynesians, Eskimos and others all making a living from their boats.
How cool that paddling and plying the world's waters has been such a phenominal thread of the development of Mankind.
Pardon the small digression. But its good that boat, board and kite design is still progressing and that we are finding better ways to ride the wind & waves and that today its mostly about fun.
The Spring Demo was a success despite light winds. Many core water people from across the state of MN and a few from WI gathered to fly some kites, paddle some boards and boats and generally just bring in the summer season on Lake Superior. The season promises to be an interesting one as folks are starting to meet others who share their passion for the water and often in venues other than what they are accustomed to.
The Two Harbors Kayak Festival brochures are printed and have been mailed to everyone on the mailing list. If you are not on this list and wish to recieve your registration brochure for the biggest Great Lakes race of the summer please contact us and we'll get one to you right away. Or just go staright to www.kayakfestival.org
This year brings the official addition of Outrigger Classes to the race events and promises to be the biggest and best field of partcipants in the past eleven years. Remember this is not only about racing, it is a festival with great activities and fun for everyone, including the kids; classes, camping, kids camp, climbing, demos, speakers, food, fun and music are just some of the things that you will be able to enjoy. Come see old friends and make some new ones. Challenge yourself on mighty Lake Superior, the World's Greatest Lake.
Get Out & Get Wet!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 June 2008 )
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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The First Annual Superior Surf Systems Spring Surf Demo is happening Saturday, May 31st at the end of Park Point right across from the Beach House and fields, bayside.
This is also referred to as the Park Point Boat Launch.
We begin at 10am - go til 3pm then head off on a fitness paddle to wrap it all up.
This event will feature a wide variety of water sport equipment, much of it never seen here in the Northland before, not to mention all at the same time & place.
Surf Skis, Racing & Fitness Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards and Surf Boards, Surf Kayaks, Surf Kites and kids boats will all be available for demo.
Bring appropriate water apparel, a PFD, an open mind and a penchant for fun. 218-591-7873 for more info.
Get out & Get Wet!
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Saturday, 19 April 2008 |
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SPRING has arrived and the rivers are roaring
Its been a long winter and we still have snow up here in the north country but the rivers are runnable and the creekers are doing their thing. The Surfers had their fun last weekend when a howling NE wind accompanied a rather large low presure system that brought 10" of heavy, wet snow and some fantastic surf. One particularily keen surfer, 56 year old Magilla Schaus made the drive through the massive storm all the way from Buffalo, NY just to catch the Superior stoke. Congrats on riding the waves of all five of the Great Lakes Magilla, and thanks for the inspiration, I think you logged more water time than anyone last weekend.
So what does spring bring in '08? The boards are in! Superior Surf Systems has finally began stocking surf boards, including Stand Up Paddle Boards. Last weekend saw these boards catching some big rides, it will be interesting to see just where this goes as the advantage of having a paddle out there to catch waves and manuever oneself quickly and efficiently are undeniable.
The trailer of Think Surf Skis, ICF and Fitness kayaks is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, just in time for the first weekend of flatwater racing in Wausau, WI this weekend. Hope to see some old friends and newcomers there. The new Fluid boats are rumored to arrive the first week of May.
The Ozone kites are on their way and will be here in plenty of time for Superior Surf Systems' Spring Surf demo on Park Point, in Duluth on May 31st. Surf Skis, Surf Kayaks, Surf Boards and Surf Kites will all be available for demo between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday. Bring a friend and a towel it should be a blast.
Afterwards there will be a group fitness paddle and whoever is interested can join in on dinner, wrapping up a great day on the water.
Get out & get wet!
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