Granted this isn't Friday, but this could pass as a interest story for Vanagoneers who travel and use their vans to camp and otherwise recreate. . And - this is a good place to go. Here's an article and video of guys just outside of Anchorage, Alaska riding the Turnagain Boretide wave up the channel for five miles. I have watched this phenomenon many times, and it's always thrilling. http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/2356/surfers+in+alaska+ride+waves+for+an+astonishing+five+miles/ <http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/23568/surfers+in+alaska+ride+waves+for+an+astonishing+five+miles/> The upper end of Turnagain Arm is often used for Surf Sailing, but i have never seen anyone ride the Boretide wave itself. An aside - a friend who is a sculptor was out there once and saw two bull moose fighting in the water from the bore time. He created this piece titled - "Bore Tide" - about 12 inches long, jade base, and cast from enriched Sterling Silver (less copper, more silver) http://webpages.charter.net/jhr/WEBPages/BioFrame.htm There might be one or two of these still available if interested. Drop me a note. Enjoy !! http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/23568/surfers+in+alaska+ride+waves+for+an+astonishing+five+miles/ -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com |
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