Patterson Park Regatta, Grosse Pointe, Michigan
The Grosse Pointe Windsurfing Club hosted this 12th annual regatta at Patterson Park on Saturday June 18th. There was a spectator boat for those who wanted to get an up-close look at the on-the-water strategy. There were 5 races in moderate to light wind. This is a well run event and was well attended with some competitors coming from as far away as Toronto. For regatta report visit
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A local sailor named Bruce decided to join me on an Original Windsurfer for the race. There was a nice breeze in the morning. Bruce hadn't been on an Original Windsurfer is many years, if ever. After reading about it's agility and light weight rig he wanted to experience it. The first race of the day were his first minutes on the board and he had no problems, in fact he sailed it all day!
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| Preparing for start. |
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| This event has a strong One Design fleet. Nice breeze. |
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The Windsurfer board gliding thru the water.
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| Keeping the spectators entertained |
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| Downwind leg, later in the day the wind lightened up. |
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| Battling it out to reach windward mark. |
The Friday afternoon before the race I met up with a local gal Lauren to go sailing but the wind died on us, so we ended up removing the rigs and going for a SUP instead.
Here we are goofing around while there was wind. When we launched the wind died, go figure.
The sign in the back reads, "Windsurfing Only" !
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| Lauren sailing to shore after wind died to remove sail rig and grab a paddle. |
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no wind? no problem!
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The Friday afternoon before the race I met up with a local gal Lauren to go sailing but the wind died on us, so we ended up removing the rigs and going for a SUP instead.
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Hey Ted!!!! Yes, we did have fun, and when the sail luffs a bit, we always find some other activity! Thanks you soo much for bringing the Original windsurfer rigs down for all of us to play on ~ it was Waaay Fun!!!! See you soon! xox Lauren
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