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Fernando Bocanegra |
Chandler, Az |
21 Jul 2010 |
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Johannes |
Goodyear, AZ |
9 Apr 2010 |
Moved into the Valley 4 years ago from Germany, found some old complete Set on Craigslist and now waiting for wind on Lake Pleasant! |
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bob pratt |
Michigan |
15 Dec 2009 |
I'll be in Phoenix from the 4th to the 11th of Jan. 2010 for a funeral on the 6th. Anyplace nearby where i could rent gear? water-ratt(at)comcast.net |
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Dayna Brown |
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. |
17 Oct 2009 |
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scot |
huntington beach, ca to az |
30 Oct 2008 |
I am a surfer of 30 years and am moving to sun city west, I would like to learn how to kite board lake pleasant |
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Joan & Dave Phillips |
Sun City, Az. |
1 Oct 2008 |
I have been sailing for over 20 years and my husband just got into the sport about 5 years ago. We have been sailing mostly at South padre Island, Texas and The Gorge, Oregon. |
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Glen S. Presswood |
Hood River, Oregon USA |
29 Aug 2008 |
Took up the sport in Hood River Oregon. Now living in Glendale AZ & working at Luke Air Force Base trying to make some recreational connections. The site is very informative and I'm looking forward to getting back into the sport. |
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ken lamb |
fountain hills az |
10 Aug 2008 |
I havent had my windsurfer in the water in 10 years.After spending time in Flagstaff this summer around lake Mary,I started to get interested again.The winds appear to be decent up there and the weather so much nicer than the valley this time of year.Does anyone windsurf on that lake? |
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Allan |
Toronto, Ontario Canada |
1 Apr 2008 |
Moved to the valley 10 years ago, used to sail Hatteras every April, though I would die little water or wind. We just got a place in El Golfo Mexico, gotta say I like the looks of the water with the wind whipping up again. Looking forward to seeing you out there! |
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Domenick |
Norwalk, CT |
11 Mar 2008 |
Wow, so happy there is windsurfing in Arizona, planning to visit Tucson mid/late March but should I change that to Phoenix or can anyone tell me if there is windsurfing in Tucson. Also, are rentals available? Teacher here willing to share instruction in exchange for info., borrow equip, etc. Looking forward to meeting AZ windsurfers! |
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Lexy C. |
Phoenix, AZ |
17 Jan 2008 |
Hi there, I didn't realize there was a windsurfing group here in AZ! That is great! I have been missing the sport since I moved here in 2004. |
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Fred Stuhlmiller |
Lake Havasu City, AZ |
29 Dec 2007 |
We have some great wind out here. Anyone in the area into this sport? |
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Teresa Mullowney |
Philadelphia, PA |
4 Nov 2007 |
Just checking out the site. Was involved in
a windsurfing club at OSU, around twenty years
ago...looks like fun still! Hi, Pete, from Tulsa |
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DeAnna Johnson |
Phoenix Arizona |
28 Oct 2007 |
I almost sold my rig!!! I've been here in the desert 4 years from Seattle, thought I'd die without water. Nick came to buy my equipment and told me not to dispare...there is windsurfing in this...flat...dry...country. I'll give it another shot. Thank you Nick, DeAnna |
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Kevin Bailey |
Gilbert, AZ |
23 Oct 2007 |
Its good to see a growing population of windboarders here. I havn't been out since we moved here from the east coast 9 years ago. I would like to have at it again. Hope to meet yall somewhere after I get a new outfit. |
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Steve Foster |
Las Vegas NV; Clarkm co. |
20 Sep 2007 |
Steve from Las Vegas NV, want to learn to windsurf. Willing to pay for lessons perferably on Lake Mead. I can be reached at (702) 496-4466. |
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Jace Kuyper |
Phoenix |
16 Sep 2007 |
I went to oregon this summer and sailed in the gourge. I loved it and bought all the equiptment except a mast. do you know where i could get one? also which lakes get the windiest? |
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Peter |
Phoenix, AZ |
7 Sep 2007 |
Hello all!
I've been surfing for 2 years now off the coast of California and I always wanted to try windsurfing...anyone know a good gear rental place or windsurf school so I can try it out? |
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Paul |
Tucson, AZ |
18 Aug 2007 |
Looking to check out windsurfing. Old, sort of, surfer hoping to move to water, build boats (wooden) and the craziness go its own way. |
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Paul |
Mesa, AZ |
29 Jul 2007 |
Hey Len, thanks for the lessons yesterday. Already looking for a good used one! When are we going out again? |
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alex |
scottsdale, az |
5 Jul 2007 |
I'M VISITING SARDINIA, ITALY THIS SEPT. WIND SURFING IS VERY POPULAR THERE. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE IN ARIZONA I CAN LEARN OR TAKE A CRASH COURSE IN WINDSURFING. [ MISSION BEACH, SAN DIEGO IS TO FAR ] THANKS, HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE WATER, ALEX |
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Steve B. |
Tucson, AZ, US |
3 Jul 2007 |
Thanks for putting up the spot here. My kids and I are surfers from San Diego, with G-ma and pa in Phoenix. Would like info on local windsurfing conditions, advertisements, etc. Keep up the good work. Nice pics!
SB |
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Viktor |
PHX |
20 Jun 2007 |
Hi, I just moved to Phoenix from Memphis, TN and I am trying to find a lake for windsurfing here around. Thanks an advance for your tips and I hope to see you soon somewhere on the water.
Aloha |
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Ray De Marquez |
Ipswich Massachusetts |
18 Jun 2007 |
I will be in the Gilbert/Mesa area on work-related training June 23-28th and would like to link up with local windsurfing community for a shred session! I will need to rent equipment. I have lots of boardtime. Could anyone help me get my windsurfing fix? Ray |
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Rick |
Sedona, AZ, Yavapai |
29 Apr 2007 |
interested in learning to windsurf - are there any winsurfing schools in AZ? |
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John |
Phoenix, AZ |
22 Mar 2007 |
I am looking for fellow Phoenix windsurfers: John, 602-476-1944. |
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Hannah Boucher Kirkpatrick |
Maricopa, AZ |
18 Mar 2007 |
Hi! My man and I would like to try windsurfing, and I'd love any info about how we can rent/take lessons in Arizona! Thanks! cell 802.578.2393 |
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Alex |
Mesa, AZ |
5 Mar 2006 |
Haven't Windsurfed (Novice level) in 7yrs, looking to get back into sport. Old Mistral Competition board Ok but sail is in bad shape but I will try it anyways. I live close to Saguaro lake(20min)nobody has ever mentioned the lake is it bad for windsurfing?? |
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Charlie Brown |
Phoenix |
7 Feb 2006 |
Charlie from Wisconsin here.
Just want to say hello to everone I met on the water since I moved here. I'm on the web now, so I'm Looking forward to chumming around through Arizona Windsurfing.Thanks Len. See you on the water. |
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Pete and Val Marflitt |
Gilbert, AZ |
5 Feb 2006 |
Nice to see there are other windsurfers here. We haven't done a lot of windsurfing since we moved from Ca. Looking forward to getting back into it. I saw your page on Tempe Town Lake. Is it still off limits to windsurfers? |
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scott |
Peoria, AZ |
3 Feb 2006 |
Brian,
March can be one of the best months for wind. Look for strong high pressure building. Best wind will be sunrise to 10 or 11 and will blow from the North. A 5.0 sail is a common size to use for these conditions |
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Brian |
Boise, Idaho |
27 Jan 2006 |
Re: the message below about Roosevelt, make that Lake Pleasant! |
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Brian Gerhard |
Boise, Idaho |
27 Jan 2006 |
I may be in the north valley this March and am wondering if anybody could tell me what the windsurfing at Roosevelt is like around that time of year, assuming there is enough water. |
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Dave & Joan Phillips |
Sun City, Arizona USA |
27 Jan 2006 |
Love Arizona but wish there was more Windsurfing sites here. |
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Dave & Joan Phillips |
Sun City, Arizona USA |
27 Jan 2006 |
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Dave & Joan Phillips |
Sun City, Arizona USA |
27 Jan 2006 |
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Ron Hattie |
Scottsdale, AZ (Maricopa) |
17 Oct 2005 |
I moved here about a year ago from Indiana. I was part of a local windsurfing group there (where I picked up a liking for the sport). I'd be interested in going sailing locally, but don't know where the best spots to do so are. I'd like to meet some people who surf locally! |
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John B |
Hood River |
13 Sep 2005 |
I'm traveling slightly north of Manzanillo, Mexico in December and I'm wondering if there are any kiteboarding sights in this area. I'm fairly new to the sport but totally hooked. Anyone know?
JB
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Rick Carter |
West Hollywood, CA USA |
2 Sep 2005 |
I am moving to Scottsdale on weekends at first...would love to learn how to windsurf...classes? Thanks, Rick. |
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Brian |
Melbourne, Australia |
26 Jul 2005 |
Surfing in Melbourne is good both on the Lorn side and Portsea. When I am free from main business: installation of shade sails in Melbourne. I love watching surfers and windsurfers. On Sundays it is so colourful!.
I take my wife and we have a picnic at the beach.
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Charlie Brown |
Phoenix, AZ |
17 Jul 2005 |
Hey Len, Thanks for the awesome web site, see you on the water.
Charlie |
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CORRI |
RIVERSIDE, CA. USA |
30 May 2005 |
VISITED CATHERINES LANDING FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2005.... WHAT A ZOO...WILL NOT VISIT AGAIN ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND... |
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Brian |
www.jacobguide.com |
19 Apr 2005 |
Great family activity site - My son and I have also penned a fun family Arizona site at: www.jacobguide.com/arizona.html
It lists lots of activities in southern Arizona!
Cheers,
Brian |
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Angie Edwards |
Mesa, AZ |
14 Apr 2005 |
New to the sport. Looking forward to learning from a friend. |
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Whitey |
Norwich, England |
13 Apr 2005 |
Work as a pilot and will be flying out of the Tucson area in Apr/May. Not sure if its worth bringing my kitesurfing gear out or not, looks like all I can find are lakes up near phoenix. Anything near Tucson?? |
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Robert Davis |
Fullerton, California |
29 Mar 2005 |
It's great to see that there is a windsurfing "scene" and website in Arizona. I was born and raised in Phoenix, but for the last 30 years I have lived in Sun Valley, Idaho and now in so. Cal. I always thought Lake Pleasant would be desent for windsurfing and Tempe Town Lake sounds interesting. So now I'll be bringing my gear when I go to visit friends and family there. Hope to see you all on the water! Cheers, BD |
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Denny Taylor |
Greenville Ca |
22 Mar 2005 |
I'm interested in Morgan lake just out of Farmington NM. What are the consitions like out there? |
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Bob Herndon |
queen creek |
18 Mar 2005 |
Hello all!!!
great site!! I'm not a windsurfer but a kite surfer. But love anything that you can ride in the wind! I fly paragliders, hangiders and enjoy all of it ! I would some day love to try out windsurfing also. There's a growing group here in az far as Kiting goes maybe we can all meet up and have some fun! How's pleasant far as shoreline goes?? Good launch areas? Nice to meet you see yah in the wind!!!!
Bob Herndon |
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Paul, Lynne, Tim & Marc Brunetto |
Gilbert, Arizona |
6 Mar 2005 |
Hi,
We're looking to get into windsurfing again...more often. The last 10 years, we've just had a once a year trip to Isabella Lake, in California. Hoping to join your club and meet some fellow windsurfers at your next outing. Will keep checking the web site. What a great opportunity for us:) |
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Bill Taylor |
Port Charlotte, Florida |
2 Feb 2005 |
We lost our winter home in Florida to the hurricanes this summer so here we are in Arizona! |
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JAMIE SICKLES |
SCOTTSDALE |
2 Feb 2005 |
Hi everyone, I moved here not so long ago. I am pleasantly surprised to learn that windsurfing exists in Arizona!! I use to windsurf every year in Manzanillo Mexico, yet it has been quite some time. Is there anyone up for giving me a refresher lesson or two? My number is 480-734-8221. Thanks!! Jme |
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2 Feb 2005 |
Windy at Catherine's Landing on Lake Mohave Wednesday February 2nd. 15-25 with gusts to 35mph today and also on Thursday. Awesome windsurfing at Cabin Sites cove, Lake Mohave. Go to Bullhead City/Nevada Arizona Border. |
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Robert Matthews |
Phx. AZ. |
8 Jan 2005 |
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Sunny Earles, Surf Plumber Herman |
Seattle, WA |
28 Dec 2004 |
Got a call today from my pops who wants to move to Arizona, said we could not because of lack of windsurfing for me and partner, WHAT, there is windsurfing in Arizona? Please enlighten us! Is this for real? We have the Gorge, etc... |
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Patricia Mitchell |
Scottsdale near Carefree |
4 Dec 2004 |
Just got back from the abk class at South Padre Island.We had a great time. The level of instruction was great.The rental gear was also great .I tried several boards and sails.I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in learning or improving. The most fun was meeting others interested in windsurfing. |
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Ramona Nelson |
Las Vegas, Nevada USA |
2 Dec 2004 |
Hi Guys and Gals,
The North winds are here and the best place to be windsurfing is down at Catherine's landing, Lake Mohave next to Bullhead City AZ and Laughlin. The winds are great down there especially for those shortboards. Go check it out one day and get back into windsurfing again. For the drylake people to skate sail etc. check out Ivanpah drylake here in Nevada right at Stateline Nevada where Buffalo Bills Casino and Resort is. Today it's blowing in the 30's. Come on out to the March Spring kite buggy blast and also the Landsailing Trials in March.
Aloha |
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Rhonda Valente |
Woburn Ma |
22 Nov 2004 |
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John Langaker |
Scottsdale, AZ |
18 Nov 2004 |
I am from the east coast where I did most of my windsurfing and skatesailing. I am tempted to try it here in one of the lakes. I need alot of wind to move my shortboards. The comment from one of the guests right before me mentioned that he skatesailed. Peter, I would love to meet up with you and sail together. Were do you go? My email address is jlangaker@crownaz.com Thanks! |
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Peter Froeb |
Phoenix, AZ |
10 Nov 2004 |
I learned how to windsurf at Lake Ashurst in 1982.
Moved on to SF bay, Jalama, Waddell Creek etc. Moved back to Phoenix, don't sail at all now. Well actually, I've moved it to land, and go skate sailing. Now I never miss a jibe! No matter how windy it is, there is no chop! All I need is a large parking lot! Glad to see it coming back.
Anybody want to buy a Bic Electric Rock 8'8" with rig and 4.5 & 5.0 sails? $300! |
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PatriciaMitchell |
Scottsdale near carefree |
4 Nov 2004 |
I am going to an abk womens class-camp at padre island the end of this month .I am real excited about this trip and would be glad to write it up for the group. |
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Christopher Utagawa |
Phoenix AZ |
4 Nov 2004 |
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Pam Powers |
Phoenix, AZ, USA |
4 Nov 2004 |
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Dan and Caryl Stough |
Tempe, AZ |
4 Nov 2004 |
We have been windsurfing for 20 years. We spent summers on the north shore of Roosevelt until it shrank to nothing. Looking forward to hooking up w/ some others who love the sport! |
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Ramona Nelson |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
21 Oct 2004 |
Hi Everyone,
The North winds are coming and your best bet is to Windsurf at Catherine's Landing in Laughlin/Bullhead City off of Lake Mohave. Last week the winds were awesome for kiting and windsurfing. Last Wednesday it blew to 50mph. This week were South winds and it was ripping too. Love to see more windsurfers down there. They call Catherine's Landing (Cabin Site Cove) gorge like conditions. Come down towards Thanksgiving when the wind switches to the North again.
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Ann |
Peoria, AZ |
16 Oct 2004 |
See you Nov. 6th @ Lake Pleasant...noon... for the monthly "sail-in"! |
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Scott Schmidt |
Peoria, AZ |
21 Sep 2004 |
Possible dawn patrol at Lake Pleasant tomorrow (9-22-04). The lake level is now low enough to launch on the East side of the lake right into the turbo zone when the Northerlies are blowing. My prefered lauch until the lake rises. |
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Nate Baxter |
Portland, OR |
17 Sep 2004 |
I'm glad to have found this site. I'll be relocating from OR to the Phoenix area in the near future and am interested in doing what I can to get the local windsurfing scene up and moving. The situation at Town lake sounds interesting. Let me know what I can do to help. |
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Tracy Weaver |
Carefree, AZ |
12 Sep 2004 |
I'm so excited to hear about your web site! What can I do to help with Tempe Town Lake? They do allow triathlons there now - why not windsurfing? I'm originally from Maryland, then went to New Mexico (awesome spring winds in NM - Morgan Lake in the 4 corners area is a blast --windy early spring and is like sailing in a bath tub with the warm water), then to Seattle, followed by the Columbia River Gorge area and now the Scottsdale area. |
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Ken Zwier |
Mesa |
6 Sep 2004 |
Hi. I was looking up the latest information about the Tempe Town Lake situation and found your site. Looks great. |
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Jennifer Harrenstein |
Phoenix |
3 Sep 2004 |
Hello everybody! I was in the old windsurfing club, such as it was, in the 80's. It's neat to have this website. |
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Kelvin Leung |
Chandler, AZ |
26 Aug 2004 |
Great site, haven't living in Chandler for the past 6 years. Used to windsurf in Hong Kong. I'd like to get into this again. |
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Tom Mabrey |
Tucson |
9 Jul 2004 |
Len and fellow windsurfers.
Hello. Myself and my family just moved to Tucson as a result of a job chase. Had lived the previous 5 years in the NW. Near that windy river! Greatest 5 years of my life and sailing career.
I grew up in FLA. Got started sailing at 12 y/o with my folks. Been a addict ever since. Finally got the wife and kids started last summer in the Gorge. (of course they love it and my spouse is kicking herself for not giving it a go sooner!) But... we had to move to Tucson!
ARRRRGGGHHHH.
Not about Tucson or AZ. Everyone has been great and the area abounds with recreational activities. But I am really concerned with the sailing situation. I am hoping that signing up for the forum will help me find some info on desert sailing and perhaps tips on driving into MX for some wind searching.
Len, I didn't have any luck with the sign up process. Is there a way you can check on my registration?
Thanks and I hope to see you all around on the local lakes or maybe even in Baja!
Tom |
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gwyn karinda |
chandler |
27 Jun 2004 |
Len, I got an email from Diana Meyer (City of Tempe - Rio Salado)on 06-23-04, regarding Windsurfing at Tempe Town Lake:
The announcement that we would be allowing windsurfing was premature. The issue is keeping the quality of the water safe for full body contact 100% of the time as well as the fact that the county requires the lake to have a bath house with showers if we allowed this. |
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Todd Hudson |
Mesa, AZ |
26 Jun 2004 |
Thanks for your campaign Jeff! Heard the good news about Tempe Town Lake and was hoping there was a windsurfing meeting spot on the web for AZ windsurfers.
I am planning to share ownership of a beginner/intermediate board. Anyone know if there is any place near the Tempe Town lake where I could possibly store it? I welcome ideas. Also if anyone is interested in sharing ownership let me know. SunNWaterFun@hotmail.com or 480-430-8523 |
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jason kern |
chandler, AZ |
25 Jun 2004 |
Thanks for all the hard work to get Tempe town lake open to windsurfers, It will be sweet to surf right in town. They might also start a whitewater run on the west side of the lake, sweet!! If you still need help with lessons contact me, jkern15674@hotmail, |
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Steven Grezlak |
Glendale, AZ USA |
24 Jun 2004 |
Just moved here from Orlando, FL the first of the year. Since I can't surf regularly, would like to take up sailboarding. Are there any groups or clubs that meet at Lake Pleasant? |
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Bill Sheets |
Goodyear, AZ, USA |
23 Jun 2004 |
I'm looking to purchase (in Arizona)a cheap used long board. Call 623-363-6660. |
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Joyce Kelly |
Tucson, AZ |
17 Jun 2004 |
Looking for Lakes in all the wrong places, forgetting how to rig my sails, help! |
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Jeff Case |
Phoenix, AZ |
14 Jun 2004 |
Great site! I'm trying to get windsurfing allowed at Tempe Town Lake and they are willing to consider it. I may need supporters. Email me at jc_in_az@hotmail.com |
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Katy |
Pheonix |
11 Jun 2004 |
Yaa finally found something about Windsurfing in Arizona!!! I fell in love with the sport on a trip in Mexico - Anyone offer lessons here? |
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Elwyn Jones |
Chandler arizona |
9 Jun 2004 |
Used to windsurf South Africa.Moved to the USA and good to know we have wndsurfing here in Arizona.Can't wait to get set up again. |
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Matteo |
Lake Garda, Verona, Italy |
27 May 2004 |
VERY NICE site! When you come to Italy let me know.
Follow the wind |
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Dan Levinson |
Tempe |
17 May 2004 |
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Dan Metteer |
Glendale, AZ |
30 Apr 2004 |
It's great to know that there are still some folks windsurfing in Phoenix, and to have a web site to meet them, since the demise of the old windsurfing club. |
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Tom Mulligan |
Phoenix |
19 Apr 2004 |
links to weather forecast is great! |
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Jim Deslondes |
Scottsdale via Kauai |
10 Apr 2004 |
Hey Len, left you a message in the feedback section. Your website - A+ thanks
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Jim Spicer,Pres. RMWA |
Lakewood,Colorado |
24 Mar 2004 |
Wonderful site |
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Sam Zerbib |
Phoenix, Arizona |
23 Mar 2004 |
Very helpful site that tells you all you need
for Arizona Windsurfing |
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Chuck Moore |
University Place, Washington |
11 Mar 2004 |
A few years back I did a 6 month stay in Phoenix and very much enjoyed your local windsurfing. Good Luck and good sailing. |
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Craig Walker |
Prescott, AZ |
13 Feb 2004 |
Great page! Loads of useful information and just what I was looking for. Thanks! |
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Patrick(Pat) Taylor |
Stillwater, Minnesota |
2 Feb 2004 |
I am moving to Goodyear, as soon as we sell our house in Minnesota. We have a windsurfing site in Minnesot, so I figured there would be one in Az too. Looking forward to sailing with all of you. |
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wendell garvelink |
holland michigan |
15 Jan 2004 |
nice job on web site. look forward to sailing the desert again when visiting relatives. check out how we do it in the midwest at windsurf michigan.com |
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Brian Matlock |
Phoenix |
12 Jan 2004 |
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Tom Walker |
Scottsdale |
4 Jan 2004 |
Great Site.... Just relocated all my gear... Excited about finding some wind on the water!! |
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Richard Mueller |
Phoenix, AZ |
21 Dec 2003 |
Very informative site; really like the weather forecast for local lakes |
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Len Suckle |
Scottsdale, Arizona USA |
20 Dec 2003 |
Welcome to Arizona Windsurfing. We know that people from all over the world are visiting us, so please 'sign' your name and tell us where you are from. |
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