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by Dave Schneider
Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Help Save our Lake Access (from Chicki Lasky)
Replies: 8
Views: 5231

Chicky, Have you tried contacting the editors of the Star Tribune. This is the exact kind of issue that they have done a very good job of bringing to the public's attention over the past years. The Star Trib is generally in favor of preserving parklands. You might try contacting them if you haven't ...
by Dave Schneider
Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:42 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Experiencing the Gorge
Replies: 6
Views: 3672

Experiencing the Gorge

Well, I have finally had my trip to the holy land of windsurfing. On July 28, I took off with Greg Heymans and Sid (no last name needed here – there’s only one Sid) and landed in Portland a few hours later. Our trip was uneventful as we pulled into Hood River around 1:00 a.m. west coast time. As we ...
by Dave Schneider
Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:58 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Threat to Calhoun Sailing
Replies: 12
Views: 9823

Jon Olson is the Mpls Park Board President. He lives across the street from me. I'll print out the original email and give it to him.
by Dave Schneider
Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:57 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Madeline Island
Replies: 0
Views: 1113

Madeline Island

With total disregard for the wind forecast last week, I took my gear with me to Madeline Island this past weekend and got skunked. The winds basically were right in line with all the forecasts - light. The place I stayed was on a great stretch of beach with a sandbar about 150 yards out from the bea...
by Dave Schneider
Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:52 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Gorge
Replies: 12
Views: 6431

Steve,

I'm heading out on Wed 7/28 with Greg Heymans and Sid. Not sure where we're staying. Post your contact info and I'll contact you with my mobile number.
by Dave Schneider
Fri Jul 16, 2004 1:19 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Gorge
Replies: 2
Views: 2051

Gorge

Heading to the Gorge July 28th for 4 days. What kind of swimwear do I need to bring? Shorty, full wetsuit?
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:21 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Madeline Island
Replies: 8
Views: 4520

Madeline Island

Anyone have any info on windsurfing at Madeline Island? I'm heading up there for a long weekend July 23rd and I'm wondering what the conditions might be like. I presume I'll need my dry suit. Anyone out there ever sailed the Archipelago? Good places to launch, etc.
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:45 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Brainerd Lakes Area Kiteboard spots
Replies: 4
Views: 2883

Hey Eric, I have sailed, but not kited, on Gull. A really nice spot is right along highway 371, a few miles south of Nisswa. There is a place where 371 is very close to the lake, and very close to North Long Lake on the east side of the road. Any way, bring up Nisswa on mapquest, and you will see wh...
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:35 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Brainerd Lakes Area Kiteboard spots
Replies: 4
Views: 2883

Hey Eric, I have sailed, but not kited, on Gull. A really nice spot is right along highway 371, a few miles south of Nisswa. There is a place where 371 is very close to the lake, and very close to North Long Lake on the east side of the road. Any way, bring up Nisswa on mapquest, and you will see wh...
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:35 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Reusse on Worthington
Replies: 2
Views: 1715

Reusse on Worthington

Who caught this in Reusse's column today in the Strib? WORTHINGTON, the bustling burg on the Minnesota prairie, again is out to prove itself a reliably windy location with a windsurfing regatta Friday through Sunday on Lake Okabena. A year ago, the U.S. National Championships were held the second we...
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Worthington Regatta - Best Route
Replies: 6
Views: 3153

If you go throught Mankato, pay attention to the speed limits as the road goes from two lanes down to one. I found out the hard way that it goes from 65 down to 55. :x
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:52 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: I almost forgot
Replies: 2
Views: 1792

I almost forgot

I have had a very busy last three-fourths of a year. Starting on September 1 of last year, work has been very hectic, and of course, lots of kids' sports, etc. So, I have not sailed since before Sept. 1. Well, actually I had a session in Jamestown, ND the day before Memorial Day - it was 55 and rain...
by Dave Schneider
Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:48 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: Coolest thing experinced on the water?
Replies: 24
Views: 40433

Eric,

Could you maybe call that a "Two-on-One"? :twisted:
by Dave Schneider
Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:37 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: I'm writing this year off
Replies: 2
Views: 2020

I'm writing this year off

I'm just gonna say it. My timing this year absolutely sucks. :cry: Another day where I hit the water just as the wind began to drop off. Since I'm usually pressed for time, with work and family commitments constantly squeezing me, I generally don't re-rig. Today I schlogged for 15-20 minutes and cam...
by Dave Schneider
Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:00 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Rest + Work today, Mille Lacs tomorrow?
Replies: 2
Views: 1914

KO, I'm going to be in Brainerd this weekend for a boys' weekend. Based on yesterday's forecast, I wasn't going to bring my gear. Now I will. I haven't had a decent session since June. New client, busy as hell. Couldn't sail yesterday and it about killed me. I'll probably hit Gull on Friday. There's...
by Dave Schneider
Mon Aug 25, 2003 1:40 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: She rolled right through
Replies: 3
Views: 2322

Me, too in Sconny!

Tighe, I was at my folks' place in Shawano, which is just about an hour northwest of Appleton. I heard the rustling of the trees early on Sunday morning, as well, and I headed out for a session on Shawano Lake. The wind was SW, which is side-on for the launch at the end of the road (which was recent...
by Dave Schneider
Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:27 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Minnesota Score
Replies: 0
Views: 1392

Minnesota Score

Hey sailors, Through my kid's sports, I have met the editors/publishers of the Minnesota Score, a new magazine dedicated solely to Minnesota sports. http://www.minnesotascore.com/ I am trying to talk them into doing an article on windsurfing/kiting in Minnesota. I just ordered a subscription to thei...
by Dave Schneider
Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:20 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Wind Wed?
Replies: 7
Views: 4564

Based on Experimental, I think I would keep going all the way to Watertown. Should blow well out there.
by Dave Schneider
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:03 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: I know what I'd be doing today...
Replies: 3
Views: 2407

I know what I'd be doing today...

if I didn't have to work. I'd be headed to Spirit right now. It looks like it's gonna rock down there all day and into tonight. Wow. Did anyone see the color in western Nebraska on Experimental? I don't ever remember seeing that before. Yikes!! :shock:
by Dave Schneider
Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:22 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Afternoon wind at Cannon
Replies: 6
Views: 3362

Eric,

I sailed down there on Saturday afternoon. Yeah, there are lots of little, squiggly green things floating in the water, but it was such a great session, I really didn't get bothered by them. The key to avoiding them is to stay out of the water and up on the board. :wink: