Lake Lanier 12-12-08 - by Barrett Walker

Joe, Marcel, Gene, Chris V., Matt & Barrett enjoy a "warm" December afternoon windsurfing at Lake Lanier.

Posted by: Barrett

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IMG 1882 It's a long walk back from the water with Lake Lanier down 19 ft.
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IMG 1883 Joe windsurfing with a 7.0 meter sail as the wind picks up
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IMG 1886 Joe launching in 53F water at the start of the winter season
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IMG 1889 Men in black: Matt, Chris V. & Gene
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IMG 1891 Chris demonstrates a beach start on Matt's 1980's gear. Note Bozo Island in the background...
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IMG 1896 Gene Mathis with Aqualand Marina in the background.
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IMG 1898 Gene carves a smooth turn
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IMG 1902 Chris on a speed run on smooth water behind an exposed sand bar
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IMG 1903 Chris hits a GPS measured speed of 31.5 mph
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Matt must love windsurfing to be learning on Lanier in December!
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Brrrr that's cold