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Oh god, now that's in my browser history! What will my wife think...

Buy some lightly used gear in the morning, try it out in the afternoon.

Out the window looks calm, but just to the west the forcast is holding up. We just need it to drift this way a little further. Packing up and heading out.

Maybe if we all pour our coolers of hot water in the lake we can get another session in

Good question. I'd also be interested in where people are getting their GoPro, or where do they suggest buying it and how much should one expect to spend.

I think I might give Waconia a try in a little bit now that the wind seems to be coming around.

Excellent info. I'll be sure to check out Boardriders. As far as a wetsuit goes, do I need to bring my 3/2 or will a shorty suffice? Is there anything else equipment wise that I should bring with or ship down? I'll be arriving a week after a full moon. Anyone have any idea what the jellyfish are lik...

Thanks Mark, greatly appreciated. Maybe I can rent a dog for the week to keep an eye on the car. :? I'll do a post when I get back and supplement your input with what I find out for the Destinations chat. In the mean time, as far as rental equipment goes, if anyone can recommend a shop with good con...

My wife and I will be heading to Oahu at the end of January for the first time and I was hoping for some insight from the LAKAWA crowd. She has a work function on the island and I've volunteer to carry her bags, which should keep me busy going from and to the airport. The rest of the time, windsurfi...

I'll join you in a little bit; waiting out the light rain we have at the moment.

That's probably mine. I'll e-mail you. Thanks.

There's also a drop box just to the right of the landing. Deposit $15 with a note stating you name and address and they'll mail you a membership card; just got mine the other day.

For those of you trying to decide where to catch some wind this weekend, my wife is telling me that there is a fishing tournament at Waconia this weekend. If that's the case, the DNR boat launch will fill up pretty good. Now you'll have to consider the source; maybe she just wants me to stay home an...

Karl, If you're going to attempt any repairs, check out the Board Lady as she has plenty of tips for DiY. http://www.boardlady.com You can pick up materials from Express Composites, but don't expect DiY tips or help. Their intent is to sell you the right product for the job, not teach us how to be '...

I sailed Oahe earlier this year and had a great time. Previously the water levels were too low to find any decent access and it still is an issue to an extent. Try heading north out of Pierre on 1804. You’ll come to a water tower on your right and soon there after there will be a dirt “road” to you...

Jerry / Nate

Send me a note on how to reach you about the shorts. gwmm@citlink.net

Ezzy has a very good video which shows how to rig one of their cambered sails. It is specific to Ezzy, but I can't image it is much different for NP.

http://www.ezzy.com/2007/sails/video_index.cfm

Dianne, I just came back from that area. I found it works best to talk with the local shops to find out when the wind will be blowing and what beach will be ideal. Clearwater: Watersports West 888-401-5080 Spots: Ft. Desoto or Sunshine Skyway ($1 toll) Sarasota: Island Style Watersports 941-954-1009...

The location north of the airport has possibilities; but probably just for winds W-N. There is a sailing club located on the point with a full range of boats. http://www.lax-sailing.org The adjacent park has a nice grassy area for rigging and plenty of parking. There is a small access thru the trees...