Date:         Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:15:59 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Surfing the Bore Tide
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  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://tinyurl.com/4vy5djn

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/

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com