I got the phone call late Sunday from Jordan. I had noticed that the color charts for Superior were going richter Monday and Tuesday, but thought little about making the drive. A five minute conversation changed all that, and 24 hours later I was standing in front of Alona Bay. The first thing I thought was, "Am I on the Northwest coast?" Rock faces greeted heavy surf and it was magic hour. The water temperature was about 68 degrees, which is unheard of for Lake Superior. We surfed until our arms fell off, stoked all the way. The wave was heavy and bumpy, and so clear! Thanks to Heather for shooting photos, Upper Canada cheers to you and the boys!
Welcome to the world of surfboard building and surfing in the Great Lakes. Though our waves can't compete with most major breaks in the world, we do get plenty of decent surf, without the crowds. Some people compare surfing on the lakes to what surfing used to be on the ocean in the 60's and 70's. We are still trying to figure out what type of boards work well in fresh water, there are many undiscovered surf spots, and the community here is among the most welcoming. So here we are, enjoy.
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