Windsurfing in Michigan

trailgal · Joined: 13 Nov 2001 Posts: 3

We are flying into Traverse City, Michigan this Friday for a wedding & wondering if/where there is any windsurfing spots in that area? We have never been to this area so would love some help...thx!

Brian_S · Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 249 Location: SE Michigan

There's lots of places - do you have gear?
Might want to contact http://www.sailsportmarine.com/

plominja · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 10

Yes, It nukes up that way too, the farther North you go the better it seems to get...Check out around Northport if you can get up that way too. Bring your gear, even if its a little bit of a pain, so worth it.

water-ratt · Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 2

Lots of great areas. Conditions can range from dead calm Sad

to to 3.7 wave sailing Laughing

If your not bringing gear check out
http://www.torchlakewindsurfing.com/
There are several inland lakes in addition to Lake Michigan so there are places to sail in every wind direction. My favorites are Sturgeon Bay: awesome wavesailing on S/Wto N and Petosky: SS/W to N. Try a downwinder from the city pier to the State park. If the wind is East (offshore) head for an inland lake like Crooked or Charlevoix. Northern Michigan is awesome!!

trailgal · Joined: 13 Nov 2001 Posts: 3

You guys are awesome....thx for the info.....since a short trip, not bringing our gear so we will check out your suggestions & hope for a windy day. Thx Again

iauixpr · Joined: 19 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

In July i did had a killer day sailing on Esche beach in the Great Bear Dunes park. Unbeatable scenery too...