Detroit Free Press: Surfing in Lake Michigan
Some people still are surprised to find out there is surfing on Lake Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reports the sport is taking off with improvements to cold-water gear. Lake Michigan is the most popular of the five Great Lakes for surfing.
Excerpt: Lake waves are smaller and weaker than ocean waves. The limited surface area of the lakes means less space — called fetch — for the wave to build. Also, freshwater is slightly less buoyant than salt water.
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Source: Detroit Free Press
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