July 3, 2008
by kwikle
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Sea Kayak Trip Lake Michigan, Saugatuck After several months of feeling sub-standard, experiencing new low ebbs of my fitness and strength, and consequently feeling very low in spirits; the wind began to blow. Unfortunately it did not howl, but spirited … Continue reading
February 13, 2008
by kwikle
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The snow hit Kalamazoo wet and heavy yesterday. Just as Laura and I were planning to leave for Ann Arbor to see Vampire Weekend. I got stuck twice in a snow bank. As I was digging myself out of a … Continue reading
October 28, 2007
by kwikle
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Some days you can’t get a break, and then you do… I seem to be on a run of bad luck that won’t quit. I’ve finally gotten all the right gear, the right craft, and enough skill to surf big … Continue reading
October 12, 2007
by kwikle
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Surfing hydraulics are indeed the stuff of legends. Once the waves start to top out at 8 feet or so they can do some pretty impressive things. When the waves spill the forces within are quite strong. This is an … Continue reading
September 12, 2007
by kwikle
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I made the after work foray to South Haven south beach yesterday. The wind was up again, 20-25 knots out of the northwest, gusting to 30 knots. I had the beginnings of a cold, now in full bloom. When I … Continue reading
September 11, 2007
by kwikle
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Jason Roon and I headed out to South Haven with the wind roaring in the treetops like an angry lion wanted them to fall over. We arrived on South Haven north beach to see that the wind had died out … Continue reading
July 28, 2007
by kwikle
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Funny how things move in cycles. When the wind started to howl, I woke to check the weather report and the surf cam. Making promises of future familial devotion and activity to Laura, I peeled out of the driveway towards … Continue reading
April 25, 2007
by kwikle
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Now as always, I am waiting for the storms of spring to bring some waves my way. The waiting is killing me. Watching the lake cam when it’s calm is like watching a television tuned to a dead channel. After … Continue reading
October 15, 2006
by kwikle
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I saw the wind was dropping off. After my beating earlier in the week, my pride was fanny smacked, and wanted another shot at the title. So I saddled back up to head out. I unloaded at South Haven south … Continue reading
October 13, 2006
by kwikle
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I cycled in to work yesterday through driving snow and building wind. My bike pushed me about 2 feet side ways with one solid gust on a downhil portion of the ride to downtown Kalamazoo. The forecast predicted a wersterly … Continue reading