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mihelbergel replied to the topic Sunday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 4 months ago

Great to see Scott and Art, and great to meet Isaac. Glad we got a session.
mihelbergel started the topic Sunday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 4 months ago

Hey Guys. I just wanted to give you a heads-up for Sunday. It’s no guarantee, but there is a chance for a decent Rochester session on Sunday in this wind drought. Here is my take on it https://www.ericthebige.net/wny-wind-report.html My suggestion is to check ALL the models early Sunday morning. I may possibly make the drive to Roc…[Read more]
mihelbergel replied to the topic Windsurfing Youtube Channel in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 5 months ago

I really love sailing with you guys at Durand. You are welcome to try my Stubby next time we come there.
mihelbergel started the topic Windsurfing Youtube Channel in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 5 months ago

Hey guys! I started a windsurfing Youtube channel, and I just did a 4 Part series on windsurfing wave board shapes with focus on the Great Lakes. The next series I’m planning to do is on wind forecasting. If you use Youtube regularly please click “subscribe” for my channel. Here is the link with all the June…[Read more]
mihelbergel replied to the topic High water launches on Lake Ontario in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 5 months ago

If you get a chance to post an update on what you find, Brian, I would greatly appreciate it. I’m curious as to where you find accessible beach. Anyone know how Ontario Beach Park is looking this season? Thanks!
mihelbergel replied to the topic High water launches on Lake Ontario in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 5 months ago

What about Ontario Beach Park, just northwest of Durand. I have not been there this year, but the beach is usually 5 times wider than Durand, so should be ok still. Short drive from Durand. Seneca Lake should also be ok to launch a kite, although I have not been there in a month. Tough getting in the water this year. Even as a windsurfer I have…[Read more]
mihelbergel replied to the topic South I Bay Venturi-Thermal Sesh! in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 5 months ago

Scott, I absolutely love reading your posts about windsurfing session. You inspired me to write a brief blog post about today. Not trying to compete with you, but I was just truly inspired to write it after reading yours. Thanks man! https://www.ericthebige.net/wind-blog/lake-ontario-score-within-volatile-low-pressure-system
mihelbergel replied to the topic Endless Supply of Wind-Seneca Lake 5/9/19 in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago

Sounds great! Wish I could have joined you. I’ve got another week or so still waiting on a sprained ankle to heal. But I was watching the meter yesterday and thinking of you guys. It looked like a solid Seneca day.
mihelbergel replied to the topic Kiting accident lays up local Sailor!! in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago

I’m sorry to hear that. I wish him a speedy recovery.
mihelbergel replied to the topic Guess Who We Saw In Hatteras??? in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago

Lol…hahaha…that made me laugh. Yeah, Troy also raced and did quite well even with an injured foot in the second race. I think he was in the top 30 overall.
mihelbergel started the topic Guess Who We Saw In Hatteras??? in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago

So, we arrived in Hatteras on our first day and stopped at the grocery store on the way to the house. I looked down the beverage isle and saw my daughter walking toward me with a man crouched low behind her like he is hiding from us. What is going on I thought? Well, some of you probably already guessed who it was….JIM KING….lol. Great to see…[Read more]
mihelbergel replied to the topic Weatherflow Canandaigua Wind Meter in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 7 months ago

What is the name of the meter? I will send WeatherFlow a message. I’m in touch with those guys. Last year WeatherFlow replaced the meter at Hamburg, and I remember they were in the process of replacing others as well.
mihelbergel replied to the topic December Shark Session at Daigua in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 11 months ago

That’s awesome! Seneca Lake looked like it may have had wind early too. Anybody go there?
mihelbergel replied to the topic Winter Sesh 11-24 in the forum General Windsports Discussion 5 years, 12 months ago

Very cool concept in dry suits. Thank you for sharing. I was not aware of this suit.
mihelbergel started the topic Friday/Saturday ENE Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years ago

Friday/Saturday Forecast:

The fall season is well on its way now, and we a tasty storm coming across the southeast and up the east coast. It’s gonna be windy on Saturday, but there is also a chance for a session Friday late afternoon and evening.

WRF high rez is showing 20-30mph winds on Lake Ontario out the east for Friday afternoon and evening…[Read more]
mihelbergel replied to the topic Monday/Tuesday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

Doug…I would love to see some of those old photos if you can get them from Rick and scan them. That would be sooooo awesome. I know it’s a lot of work, but keep it in mind if you have time this winter.
mihelbergel replied to the topic Monday/Tuesday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

Yes, I agree with Doug, this is a great resource for launch sites. I printed it for my file.
mihelbergel started the topic Friday/Weekend Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

Friday Forecast:

What a week!!!!!!! The last 7 sessions have had an average sail size of 3.5m for me. A week ago it was 80 degrees, and this morning it was 35 degrees. A week ago Lake Erie broke the record for the highest temp ever on that day, and today Lake Erie is at the average temp for this time of year…that’s how quickly Lake temps can…[Read more]
mihelbergel started the topic Monday/Tuesday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

Monday/Tuesday Forecast:

Looks like we got a one-two punch coming!!!!!

Sunday night, a low pressure system will form over the GLR between 2 high pressure systems. This gives a nice gradient. By late morning Monday we could start to see some decent WSW wind that may build all day long and veer slightly to W. I see magnitude in the 25-40mph range…[Read more]
mihelbergel started the topic Saturday Forecast in the forum General Windsports Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

Saturday Forecast:

Most models showing 15-20mph W-WNW for Saturday on eastern Lake Erie, but there is a possibility of 25mph. Lake Ontario kicked butt today with 30+mph most of the day, but I think Lake Erie will be better on Saturday. Take a closer look in the morning, but don’t wait too long as it could start early.
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