King of the Great Lakes, September 8-11. Grand Haven, MI.

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JoeBidawid
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King of the Great Lakes, September 8-11. Grand Haven, MI.

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Hello Fellow Minnesota Riders. Here is the information for the King of the Great Lakes event September 8-11 in Grand Haven. Asides from the Great Lakes divison, the event is now part of the US Pro Tour and will have a pro division.

To Register, Click here:
http://www.mackite.com/kglreg.htm

Getting There:
Driving:
Map quest destination address:
1030 S Harbor, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Flying:
30 minute drive Grand Rapids (Airport code GRR)
15 minute drive from Muskegon (Airport code MKG)
3 hour drive from Chicago Ohare (Airport code ORD)
2.5 hour drive from Detroit Metro (Airport code DTW)

Ferry (For Wisconsin and Minnesota riders):
http://www.lake-express.com

Lodging:
Headquarters:
Blue Water Inn (Directly across from beach)
Contact Steve Negen to reserve your room at steve@mackite.com

Hotel/Motel:
http://www.grandhaven.com/lodging.shtml
http://www.hotels-rates.com/Muskegon/MI/usa/

Camping:
http://www.midnrreservations.com
Grand Haven State Park
Hoffmaster State Park (15 minutes)
Muskegon State Park (45 minutes)
Holland State Park (1 hour)
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Tighe
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Post by Tighe »

I've always wanted to hit this event. I've heard the venue is sweet, big open beaches, big open water. Sounds like alot of talent will be on the water as well. Minnesota has always been represented by Coach.

I'm thinking road trip.
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Hunter Welles
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Post by Hunter Welles »

Looks like fun. I just wish they had a junior division. It would be fun to go anyway i just dont know about school.
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Tighe
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Post by Tighe »

Coach and I are planning on going for at least the first few days. Sounds like this will be Denis's first event as the WIPIKA's NEW TEAM RIDER...way to go Denis!!!! Show them that style we've been seeing for years and you'll do well. John Pederson most likely will be shooting the event.

Anyone else headed that way? Would be fun to have a Minnesota contigent there.
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ET
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Post by ET »

This is a good one to attend. I will be there with the new Crossbow kite and the new Ozone Fury. Look me up on the beach.

ET
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JoeBidawid
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Post by JoeBidawid »

Winds look good for the weekend.
10-15 Variable Thursday.
10-20 East clocking Northeast Friday.
10-20 South Saturday.
10-20 South Sunday.

I hope to see all of you there. If you need a room at the Blue Water Inn, Contact Steve Negen at 616-646-7501 ext. 228.

Joe Bidawid
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