Will there be a crossing this year??

dhopkins · Post by **dhopkins** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:31 pm

Any news

chanrider · Post by **chanrider** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:54 pm

The 2007 MOWIND calendar appears to have it listed...

http://www.amoka.com/pdfs/2007_Mowind_Cal.html

Sept 28 - Sept30
The Mille Lacs Crossing
Garrison, MN
Mike Fox
612-508-8083
Fleet-8@juno.com

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:25 pm

I was talking to Mike about it the other day, he's definitely hatching plans for a crossing this fall.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:40 pm

I have also herd talk about kiters crossing the liquid as well.

who would be intrested???

Jon

Professor Robae' · Post by **Professor Robae'** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:59 am

Hell ya there will be a Crossing this year!!!

And this time there will be no 'blow up/ excuses' for the Professor. Plus I plan to introduce the 'secret weapon'.

I have talked to Michael several times about the event in recent weeks.

We do need some serious volunteer help to make this yet another fabulous and memorable Crossing. We also can handle more sailors than we have had in recent years.

Please contact Michael if you would like to help out, want to race, or do both! EVERYONE has a great time at the Crossing!!!

fleet-8 at juno.com

Bryce · Post by **Bryce** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:38 am

I'll take my kite across the lake!

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:01 pm

Why not everyone try and bring a friend this year to get the numbers back up? 'The Crossing' is a great way to end the season of another year on the water together.

I'm curious about that "secret weapon" for this year Rob! Woodette and I will do the Crossing on a tandem board if conditions permit.

See you all at Waconia Wind & Wave Aug 25, 26!

Fred MPL · Post by **Fred MPL** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:08 pm

Woody,

Has anyone ever crossed Mille Lacs on a tandem before?

If not, it looks like you will:

Be the first to cross Mille Lacs on a tandem board

, or

Be the first to get a divorce while crossing Mille Lacs

I say go for it and hold on tight!!!

Fred

Uffe · Post by **Uffe** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:07 pm

I would also like to do the crossing on my tandem this year. Jeff A, are you up for it? I need a co-driver/ tandem buddy? We did fine last time in Worthington. Woody, the race is on !!!!

Ps, if Jeff does not want to go on the tandem, is anyone else interested? It is one of the fastest boards on a reach, planes super early...

SteveJ · Post by **SteveJ** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:14 am

Maybe kelly and I can borrow Jeff's tandem and try to keep up with Woody and Woodette.

Paul F · Post by **Paul F** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:05 am

I remember when Ingo Mertz and I think Jeff did the Minnetonka Crossing on a tandem. After the race they sailed back towards the start when they were run over by one of the big yachts on the lake. It went right between the sails. Ingo was strong enough(think Hans und Franz pump you up) to jump up, grab the railing and pull himself on board. The captain had no clue. He turned around and there stood Ingo.

Hank · Post by **Hank** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:37 pm

German's.

He ripped off a ton of peeps with his expensive junk.

Woodette · Post by **Woodette** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:04 am

Maybe us couples should have a sit down with Peter Hartwich first and see if that is a good idea to do the Xing on a Tandem...

Woodette (German

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