Swap at the House this year?

[scottman]

Is there going to be the regular swap at the House this year and if so would it be the first weekend in May?

[Pete]

According to The House yes, 1st Saturday in May.

[gmhokenson]

Sounds good I'll be going, always fun to see everyone.

[bbernu]

Just a reminder - swap meet is tomorrow AM at The House:

http://www.the-house.com/promo-bravo.html

[MK]

If the weather or timing doesn't work out for you we will be running another one Sunday May 19th at 1pm.

[RobH]

This was the year I was going to let go of the old windsurf gear. Not sure if I want to drive a hour down for 30-40 degrees with 50% chance of rain, but still considering. If your on the lookout for carbon booms/masts, collection of loft sails or a starboard GO, wider bic 150 ltr or water toys for behind the boat, let me know. Its time to downsize on the toys

[JRN]

A GREAT TURNOUT, despite the weather! Always fun to touch base with all the wind devotees that have become friends over the years. Steve Blain figured we had been doing this for 25+ years! Is the new demographic 55+, gray balding hair, & rapidly diminishing mental capacity? Well that describes me, anyway. but I can't speak for my peers. I like Mike K's idea of having another one in a few weeks & hope for better weather, more eager buyers, and better prepared sellers. I missed Sophia Belden's cookies, & Kathy Burgess's freckles. Good to see all the kiters & windsurfers. A big thanx to the HOUSE crew for bringing it all together.

[MK]

I was surprised too at the turn-out. I got pinned down for a bit with deals and it was fun see the familiar faces and some new ones. The windsurfing community is alive and well! I'm not as grey as Jim so don't have the years of service to this event but I do think this was the most I've seen at this event.

I'm throwing a dagger in the calendar and will be running another chance for us to shuffle, low ball, explain, excite, wheel-n-deal, tell new stories and old ones. I've coordinated most of the details, people and supporting structure to give it a go. I hope we embrace this opportunity and attempt at making the most out of getting together with our gear. Here's the details:

This will be new for us to put together. If it's anything like learning kiting or windsurfing we'll do a lot wrong right away. Your suggestions and patience are welcomed. Should be a great way to free up some storage space and fill it up again. Skip the consignment, ebay, craigslist and Lakawa Classifieds. Be considerate of our business and help to make this possible. Come out and socialize with the rest of us. Discover some vintage gear, get the steel-of-a-deal, hear some stories, learn about these sports, meet the pioneers, sell your gear, buy some gear and get ready for the open water season.

Take a look at what you have in the garage, in the rafters, at the cabin, in storage, in the closet, trunk, basement, parents house(s), girl/boy friends place, whatever your spouse doesn't know about. Check your stash and sell if for cash. It's not being used and somebody wants it, upgrade! Sunday the 19th is the day to sell it. Submit any and all items by Saturday May 11th to info@lakawa.com.

Air pumps available but may be in high-demand.

Highlights
1. Auction of items May 19th 1pm setup 1:30pm they begin selling
2. Submit items by May 11th
3. Items for view: If you're motivated see them online by 5pm Wednesday May 15th for $1
4. Grilling hot dogs
5. Anyone want to display their musical ability and serenade us?
6. At the shop: 1890 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake

Schedule format:
1. Auction style -
a. 10% organization fee, 15% if you don't attend
b. $1.00 hot dogs
c. Submit any and all items by Saturday May 11th to info@lakawa.com - include windsurf, kitesurf, sails, boards, dingy's, paddleboards, etc. in format listed below.
d. View by 5pm Wednesday May 15th - Online viewing link for $1 (Event link to be shared by 5.8.13).
e. Free to submit auction item
f. 1pm setup time, 1:30pm auction begins
g. Cash only - Think of the show Storage Wars:)
h. $5 per item for last minute additions (unless you have already submitted by May 11).
i. Set up your gear at 1pm on Sunday the 19th
j. All sales are final - take it home
k. Set up with walkway in the middle for auction runway

2. Submit items with as much detail as possible (buyers need details) to info@lakawa.com:
a. Repairs
b. year
c. complete or missing parts
d. fixer up or ready to use
e. Contact name, #, email
f. Minimum offer - needed to sell it, otherwise it will go at no reserve
g. Picture - One of each item only
h. Size/dimensions
i. Brand and Model

3. If you operate a competing business with Lakawa please be respectful of our operations.

Bring your surf-mobile and prepare to haul some great deals away. In the event of rain we have one of the oversized garages to operate out of. Plenty of parking and warmer days are in the forecast. Eager to see you all and the opportunity to spend some off-the-shore time together.

I've soft sold this a bit already and have a remarkable list already started. Some is new gear from businesses who've discontinued their gear sales, others who have uncovered memories and gear sitting around now getting ready to be turned into cash. Please don't post your items in here. Show up at the event, help support the community that supports you. Thanks ahead of time to those that encouraged this as a good idea, should be fun.

[home.field]

RobH if you're still looking to sell windsurf gear and/or pull behind the boat toys I'm interested.

[RobH]

Hey homefield,
I have sold my windsurf boards this week, while Im still holding onto my smaller gear the big stuff is still up for grabs. That includes loft 9.6, 8.8, 7.4 along wih NP v8 8.xm. Carbon booms for the bigger sails and masts 490 and 520 I was hoping to make Mike's swap or at least send my gear that way but the timing didnt work out for me. call me at 612-597-5487