Surfing the Great Lakes

This is THEE book on surfing the Great Lakes, and everything else you might want to do with your new knowledge of Great Lakes waves. My only complaint is that the book doesn't really clarify how often wave-making-weather occurs or what exact weather is required. I bet the new DVD movie "Unsalted" would clear that up for those interested.

If you are a surfer or windsurfer that visits the Great Lakes you must buy this book. In a word, Indispensable. LIVE LIFE...Dave

I have lived in Michigan for two years. I will be here two more because of my job and I will say this. I grew up in California and surfed most of my life and consider myself a "soul surfer". Someone who rides waves not to be seen but strictly for myself. I have talked to people when there was not so much developement on some ofthe coast line of California and what that was like. No crowds and no kooks. Michigan surfing is like that now. Michigan will never be California or the northwest coast but it is what a person (man, woman or child) that loves to surf can dream about. Get out of the car walk to the shore and paddle out wihtout passing neon surf shops and a bunch of "dudes" with brand new sticks that rarely get wet. Also, there is no sneaking out onto "private" property to get rid of crowds that are always present in California. I have surfed The Strand, Santa Cruz, Hunington, and numerous other places in California and Florida and I will say that I have never met more people that are simply surfing for the love of it. In short a great book about one of the few places left actually "just surf".

I grew up in Grand Haven/Spring Lake Michigan and moved away after high school. I have told everyone I know about surfing the Great Lakes and nobody understood until now. Thank you for putting out a book with so much soul. The Californian who said, "Small waves, Small book," well, I say, "Small mind, Small (...)" This book isn't about wave size it is about dedication and love for surfing, no matter what the size of the wave, or temp. of the water..It is not about the color of your wetsuits or coolness of your board, it is a book for anyone who loves the water and surfing. The people who took the time to compile their experiences are an inspiration to any surfer. They show dedication and comeradery. I will remember them everytime I get in the water.This book is worth getting wherever you surf.Thank you great lake warriors.Stefanie Paige Friedman

It took me three days to put this little marvel down once I started reading it. I've surfed everywhere from California to Costa Rica to Florida to New Jersey, and having recently moved with my husband to Ohio, I thought I'd never surf again. But now this book! The photos, maps and charts are incredible, and the text clearly and intelligently describes how and where to catch freshwater waves. Here I thought my surf life was over. Not by a long shot.