32nd annual Midwest Telefest

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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by wabene » Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:43 am

Ya up in Duluth don't cha know! On those cold mornings, looking across the big lake it looks like a frozen abyss.
When the water isn't hard, this is my weapon of choice
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My lil pocket cruiser

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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by mca80 » Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:11 am

That's the best lake. Even says so in the name.



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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by fisheater » Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:39 am

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This is my Great Lakes craft, I would imagine I prefer lighter winds to @wabene
The photo is with Lake Erie in the background, I paddle the most on Lake Huron.
@connyro Nice photo of the West Vista. I’ll send you my number next year, I’ll have a spare beer for you at my truck. I should have this year, but I didn’t want you to think I was looking for a tour guide.



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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by connyro » Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:00 pm

fisheater wrote:
Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:39 am
@connyro Nice photo of the West Vista. I’ll send you my number next year, I’ll have a spare beer for you at my truck. I should have this year, but I didn’t want you to think I was looking for a tour guide.
Sounds good Fish! I'll be there next year and I would gladly drink your beer. That's pretty thoughtful but I wouldn't mind giving a tour for future reference...



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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by twopass » Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:17 pm

wabene wrote:
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:43 am
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My lil pocket cruiser
Ah, the Catalina 18. Is there still a SJ24 fleet up there?

And what about Welch Belch, does that still happen down below?
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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by wabene » Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:23 am

twopass wrote:
Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:17 pm
wabene wrote:
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:43 am
YIMG_20190811_200129424_HDR.jpg
My lil pocket cruiser
Ah, the Catalina 18. Is there still a SJ24 fleet up there?

And what about Welch Belch, does that still happen down below?
Yes, well a Capri 18, but basically it's a Catalina. A little tank that sails well and it's stiff for is size.

The J24 fleet is still partying hard!

Welch Belch? Ya got me there, fill me in.



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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by twopass » Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:28 pm

At Welch Village south of Mpls.
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Re: 32nd annual Midwest Telefest

Post by wabene » Thu Feb 17, 2022 1:20 pm

twopass wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:28 pm
At Welch Village south of Mpls.
Never been down there. I do sometimes go to Tunes and Turns on Thursdays at the best little bar with a ski hill Mont du Lac. I think it's still a $14 lift ticket, cheap beer and wings and live music. The local lift served telemark thing.



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