A community in the wind
This year Jim Vitkus has been capturing all of the local action on the water and turning out some totally watchable videos from the sessions he has gotten. Well worth the watch! From Woodlawn to Seneca the action is here. In addition to a ton of kiting, highlights include the first local wing boarding video, and even a couple of windsurfers. Find yourself here: Kiteboarding.today
WATCH THIS. Blazing speed, world class racers, epic conditions. If you are not on the edge of your seat rooting for a winner by the fourth (and last) turn, you need to get your self to the water for a soul searching w’surf or kite session.
News of the latest wind powered pursuit has spread quickly on social media. Welcome “Wing Surfing” to our ranks. It is said to work best on a SUP foil, and wont be publicly available until summer. Naish, and Slingshot have announced their products, and you can read about them at the links below. More brands are also headed to production. This is said to fit as a compliment to kiteboarding and windsurfing. Solid foil skills are strongly recommended.
Naish Wing Surfer Slingshot Slingwing
Buffalo area waterman Eric Mihelbergel (photo below) has thrown his hat in the ring to be a part of your regular routine when finding out when and where it is going to blow. Thanks to his love of windsurfing and a need to feed that passion, Eric has put a lot of time into learning about weather and understanding the little nuances that often make a big difference. While “E” can’t order up the wind and stop you from ever getting skunked, he can be a great resource to help you get an extra session or to be sure you bring the right gear. E’s forecasts regularly include Lake’s Erie, Ontario, and Seneca. Click on the image of Eric to view his forecast and its accuracy rate. You’ll be impressed.
Local organizations have scheduled park clean up dates for both Durand Eastman Beach, and Seneca Lake State Park. Durand Beach clean up will be Saturday, April 13, while Seneca Lake ST is scheduled for May 4. Any day is a great day to take care of the places we launch from, but by joining one of these events we can spread good will from the wind sport community. See the included links for more details.
The Simpsons featured Kitesurfing, and hilarity ensues.