What an insane circumstances ! Windsurfer since 1976 and my favourite discipline is planing as soon as possible by low wind on flat water. Formula windsurfing, Raceboard en big slalom boards. But I never surfed on a " mirror" Too cool this vid! 🤟
This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a video and I’ve watched plenty of them. Absolutely outstanding, congratulations. never seen anything like it, really beautiful
Looks like a dream! I've kitesurfed in similar conditions in a tiny lake in the netherlands, weeds grew up to the surface so I've been out with 20-25 knots and glassy water. Amazing feeling.
@@zonzeven it's a tiny enclosed part of the IJsselmeer, just north of Lelystad. I believe its called Strand Houtribhoek. After a few times kiting there some forest guard came to tell us it was illegal to kite there (we already knew deep down, but when it's windy there's nobody, so probably someone snitched). The spot itself is quite sketchy, lots of trees and wooden poles coming out of the water, also not a lot of room for crashing safely, so not ideal for practicing tricks.
I got the same kind of conditions at Laguna Solada Baja Mex. Back in the 90s when it got some water, it was great ! 6.0 airoforce sail, full plaining with Glass for about 30mins ! Was Awesome fun !
That is Bonkers! Watched the entire video with my jaw open and saying Whaaaaaat! Looks like it is a really cool experience. Great drone footage too. Guess there won't be too many windfoils there ;-) But with water like that, you don't need them. Thanks for sharing.
Since the time i wanted to try windsurfing, now, after watching your film, I am going for it. Thank you mate ! You Guys look like ya r all having great fun, congrats. forthose good choices! ✌
So Epic boys!! ...I've been meaning to make a video about this place for years!! You just reminded me... P.s If you have any footage you don't mind me using let me know.. as I've never been but love to put it on the channel :)
People around the world watching this may not realise that this lake is usually dry and empty throughout the year. It's farmland to multiple different owners, there are fences seperating the different land titles... in that lake.
Great video Glenn. Shows up well the glassy conditions on that day. Thanks for giving up your valuable sailing time. Glad to see myself sailing for a change instead of behind the camera 😂
Thanks Phil, you also give up a lot of your valuable sailing time to produce your great vids, its always worthwhile when people get enjoyment from them !
This brings back memories..! Had the same thing happen to me maybe 18 years ago in Lake Volvi, Greece. Wind was about 15knots as well, and for an hour it was glassy and calm; after that it turned into a normal lake day with chop. Sadly, just one picture back then (and pretty low res at that :D ) but the feeling is definitely unforgettable ! Great footage :)
Love seeing Lake George full. Have you considered a collaboration with the hang gliders? They also love the sea breeze and the high performance ones could probably swoop fairly close to the water with the right conditions.
Outstanding footage! I think we need to get a Windsurfer LT in full standard rig (might need a weed fin) out there next year, don’t you think? Has to be one of the most unique sailing spots in the world! #SAgreat . Again epic job on the video!!
Isn’t it also about the apparent wind? ie, once you pump up onto the plane, you’ve virtually got a constant laminar flow over the sail!? With such a smooth water surface, there’s very low resistance too! Cheers
No...I'm pretty sure these windsurfers are being "wind powered" in a very unique setting with shallow water. I thought they were powered by an electric motors at first as well.
Wow, so different to my normal ocean sailing in Hawaii. I am on the Big Island where the wind is often light but never flat. Is there gear for rent if I came for a visit?
Paul, last year it stayed very flat no matter the wind strength, this year the water level is higher and less weed and not very flat, each year can be different
Alright, guys - show us that electric motor under the board now 😉 How is this even possible ??? Seriously the most unique WS video on RUclips that I've seen ! 👍
For newbies, this is one of those places where you'd thought you'd suddenly mastered the technique of planning jibes until you tried the same move back home and failed miserably.
WOW! You really had me puzzled to the Max! The only Lake George I know about is located North of the state of New York in the USA. Your place looks like paradise. Unless you're telling me that you have deadly snakes, piranhas etc... in this shallow lake...LOL :)
@@uhaggar Thanks for the reply. Last time I windsurfed was 25 years ago. We moved to San Diego and fhere is no wind here. I’m no shape to do this again tho this was my hobby for more then a decade in the 80’s and 90’s. I didn’t run a uphaul soon after I learned to waterstart since uphauling where I surfed was near impossible with the board sinking and the chop.
@@uhaggar WOW. How ignorant some people can be !!! You REALLY think that ? LOL. The air is not moving on the surface of the water NOTHING to do with weeds. Temperature coming off the surface is keeping the air from hitting the surface more like. Dude; I've met some DUM windsurfers blasted out of their brains on weed, but that !!!. You just won dumbass of the year mate.
What an insane circumstances ! Windsurfer since 1976 and my favourite discipline is planing as soon as possible by low wind on flat water. Formula windsurfing, Raceboard en big slalom boards. But I never surfed on a " mirror" Too cool this vid! 🤟
Thanks Jeroen, yes very cool so sail there !
This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a video and I’ve watched plenty of them. Absolutely outstanding, congratulations. never seen anything like it, really beautiful
Thanks Lucas, I really appreciate your appreciate your comments : )
Great footage. Looks like great fun. Thanks 👍
Thanks very much, It was!
Some kind of dark arts right there. Love it.
It's put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. Awsome stuff.
thanks Ben, appreciated !
I just love doing Aerials for the windsurfers here in Florida. Nice video
Thank you !
wow ! it looks like a windsurfing dream ...
certainly is Conrad !
Looks like a dream! I've kitesurfed in similar conditions in a tiny lake in the netherlands, weeds grew up to the surface so I've been out with 20-25 knots and glassy water. Amazing feeling.
it certainly is Arthur, its a surreal experience I'm glad that you have had that : )
Which lake ?
@@zonzeven it's a tiny enclosed part of the IJsselmeer, just north of Lelystad. I believe its called Strand Houtribhoek. After a few times kiting there some forest guard came to tell us it was illegal to kite there (we already knew deep down, but when it's windy there's nobody, so probably someone snitched). The spot itself is quite sketchy, lots of trees and wooden poles coming out of the water, also not a lot of room for crashing safely, so not ideal for practicing tricks.
@@artyfly100 Thank you for the quick answer !
I got the same kind of conditions at Laguna Solada Baja Mex. Back in the 90s when it got some water, it was great ! 6.0 airoforce sail, full plaining with Glass for about 30mins ! Was Awesome fun !
Jim I'm glad that you have experienced that, amazing !
That is Bonkers! Watched the entire video with my jaw open and saying Whaaaaaat!
Looks like it is a really cool experience. Great drone footage too.
Guess there won't be too many windfoils there ;-) But with water like that, you don't need them.
Thanks for sharing.
thanks Peter, much appreciated !
Nice ! It looks like you can still plane in light wind WITHOUT a foil… your footage is gorgeous, BRAVO !
thanks Thierry !
Whaaaaaaaaat........ that is stunning.....
thanks !
marvellous video ! ...sure i would kiffe to windsurf on your spot ...thanks
Welcome 👌
Almost made me weep with joy... Well done
Thanks !
Since the time i wanted to try windsurfing, now, after watching your film, I am going for it. Thank you mate ! You Guys look like ya r all having great fun, congrats. forthose good choices! ✌
thanks !
Would love to say It's just like being there, we that would be a lie. Fantastic video, well done and thank you for sharing.
Thanks Neil, much appreciated !
Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing (& thanks for having an amazing time windsurfing! 🤩).
Any time!
So Epic boys!! ...I've been meaning to make a video about this place for years!! You just reminded me... P.s If you have any footage you don't mind me using let me know.. as I've never been but love to put it on the channel :)
thanks very much Ben, it is a very special place indeed !
You'll just have to come down under!!! Help enthuse the sailboarding sport here while you're at it.
People around the world watching this may not realise that this lake is usually dry and empty throughout the year. It's farmland to multiple different owners, there are fences seperating the different land titles... in that lake.
yes I have spoken to many locals and they have told me that, also been windsurfing races here in the big lake and lots of fishing many years ago.
You’re not thinking of Lake George near Canberra are you?
Are you thinking of Lake George near Canberra? This is Lake George in South Australia.
Confusing to watch! Good planing speed powered up sail and such tiny chop! Very cool. Only time we have flat water and wind is in winter!
thanks Peter !
I want one of those fancy new fin motors you guys have it looks like they work great.
: )
I think that's the best I've ever seen it! Wish I was there this year.
yeah it was pretty good Sue, heavy weed but not so much wind this year, hope to see you back soon ?
WoW! That glass is just epic! Sending jealousy from 4000 miles away across the Atlantic! 😁👋👍
thanks !
Nice to see lake George with water again. In my 16 years living in OZ from late 1990s to 2010 I only saw water a few times.
Yes I have been told by locals that it has been bone dry at times !
Is this the Lake George near Canberra?
@@simonbarrow4888
No. 🙂
Whaw!! c'est incroyable, merci ;-)
Thanks !
Great video Glenn. Shows up well the glassy conditions on that day. Thanks for giving up your valuable sailing time. Glad to see myself sailing for a change instead of behind the camera 😂
Thanks Phil, you also give up a lot of your valuable sailing time to produce your great vids, its always worthwhile when people get enjoyment from them !
Looks great. I have done hang glidin there in 1987 , the lake was allmost dry, only some water miles away. Heikki from Finland
Thanks Heikki, very cool that you Hang Glided here, was that along the sand dunes ? Yes I heard that the lake has been dry at times
Good music !
thank you !
I like it as well
Had such condition in the Baja California ones ..sailing without effort.
Loved it .. 🏆🐿️
Glad you enjoyed that Erhad, great !
Amazing.
thanks !
This brings back memories..!
Had the same thing happen to me maybe 18 years ago in Lake Volvi, Greece.
Wind was about 15knots as well, and for an hour it was glassy and calm; after that it turned into a normal lake day with chop.
Sadly, just one picture back then (and pretty low res at that :D ) but the feeling is definitely unforgettable !
Great footage :)
thanks Chris !
I'm from Greece too and indeed I've seen an old pic from lake Volvi with mirror flat water and fully planing windsurfer.
Awesome.. Nice music and edit to capture cruise on the magic glass. So envious sitting here in no wind. (looks like WindsurfTV just noticed too!)
thanks Jim much appreciated !
Cool. Thanks for sharing
Thanks !
Magic!
thanks !
Great drone footage
thanks very much Chris !
Beautiful! Greetings from Garda Lake, Italy 👍🏻👍🏻
thanks very much !
So strange!! Good wind and not choppy!?👍🤔
👍😎🇫🇷
great hey Ricky !
This is like flying, i love these conditions.
thats for sure John !
Incredible place and awesome footage. Well done Glenn. I knew I saw your name somewhere 😉.
thanks Neil, maybe we can catch up and take some pics one day mate
@@uhaggar Absolutely. Let me know when you’re in Hervey Bay next and we will arrange a catch up. 🍻 I don’t leave Hervey Bay much……it’s too nice 😂
Great footage! Surreal. What fins were being used? Anyone on deltas?
yes mate Deltas are the go, you can also use weed speeds if the weed is not too thick or not too shallow. I only use Deltas
nice footage
Thanks Peter !
Brilliant
thanks !
wow~!!
very fantastic
Lake George in New York?
I'm Korea windsurfer
It's in South Australia a long way from New York lol
Love seeing Lake George full.
Have you considered a collaboration with the hang gliders? They also love the sea breeze and the high performance ones could probably swoop fairly close to the water with the right conditions.
thanks PG, no hang gliders around there that I know
This is fantastic, how is this even possible 😃
Thanks Mat, just very heavy weed : )
@@uhaggar Cold water and hot air?
Wow !
thanks !
Very surprising to see so little wind whereas you are planning !!! It should be very pleasant
it is David !
Remembers me to 1995 in Kefalos on Kos in Greece with a F2 Sputnik 270 close to the beach with flat water and very high speed
that sounds pretty special as well !
Outstanding footage! I think we need to get a Windsurfer LT in full standard rig (might need a weed fin) out there next year, don’t you think? Has to be one of the most unique sailing spots in the world! #SAgreat . Again epic job on the video!!
Thanks so much Simon, in fact a Windsurfer LT was there last year.
Already been done by Spotty
Isn’t it also about the apparent wind? ie, once you pump up onto the plane, you’ve virtually got a constant laminar flow over the sail!? With such a smooth water surface, there’s very low resistance too! Cheers
yes thats true Nigel, as soon as you hit the mirror its like you turn the super charger on
Great Video Glenn, looks sooo nice
thanks Tony it was very surreal !
Not Lake George, NSW - en-route Sydney - Canberra (due to ocean behind)? The music at the beginning is sublime - what is that?
the lake is in South Australia and the music at the start is from RUclips Music Library 'Drifting'
Any particular reason you hang onto the uphaul with your front hand rather than the boom?
Can help to go upwind
That would be one of the reasons to visit Australia again.
yes !
Looks like there is hardly any Wind!Cool!
no not much !
So what’s your method of propulsion ?? I’m guessing the sail is just a back up for when the winds blowing right !
No...I'm pretty sure these windsurfers are being "wind powered" in a very unique setting with shallow water. I thought they were powered by an electric motors at first as well.
Heavy weed Darren : )
WOW! Amazing conditions to have wind enough to haul and not enough space for waves.
You got that right!
I live near an impounded lake in SC USA. These guys have no waves. Is this due to how shallow the lake is?
Thanks for you time.
yes David shallow water and thick weed
How much wind speed ? , Thanks.
on this day around 15 knots
Wow, so different to my normal ocean sailing in Hawaii. I am on the Big Island where the wind is often light but never flat. Is there gear for rent if I came for a visit?
I just noticed that you put this up on my birthday, 26/2.
Hi Jessie, I don't think there is anywhere to hire gear nearby unfortunately, its about 4 hours drive from the nearest city which is Adelaide
wow how did I know !
What kind of sail have you used? It seems that you have a big one like something about 7/9 mq...and also the bord how many liters? 200 or more?
Hi Carlo, most commonly around 110 to 115 L board and 7 to 7.5 m sail
do you need big weed fins? Ive always found my weed fins dont give enough lift in light winds so what make/size do you use??
Barney, that day I was using a 23 cm Delta fin, plenty of lift. Weed find sellers should provide sizing guides.
What out for the fences
David no fence posts in this lake, its in SA
Im a beginner and want to see. Can you provide group info or event schedile? I want to learn what to buy. Any store or place recommendation?
its not really a place for beginners, very experienced sailors only
How big is that gear being ridden?
mostly 7 to 8 metre sails and prob 120 litre boards on average
very nice good speed very low win ;)
Thanks!
How is it possibile that the water remains so flat even though there is wind?
very heavy weed !
Крутой спот, практически как Благовещенская
thanks Kotan
Unglaublich 😍😍
Thanks !
Amazingly flat water. What is the wind strength and gear? 😮
I was on a 7,7 107 l board. Wind was I guess 12-15 knots? Its amazing how easy the board moves through the water with zero resistance!
thanks Francois !
Top Shelf Glenn 😎
Thanks buddy, hope you well and you have that car going again : )
Very cool. What was the windspeed?
just over 15 knts mate
wow
thanks !
Bucket list! why are some parts so much glassier than others?
Hey mate, its just that some parts of the lake have very heavy weed and other parts don't have so much
I can do this on a kitefoiling setup, but honestly I miss windsurfing
Its still the stoke for me Kip : )
Does it chop up much when the wind gets over 15 knots, or still stay glassy?
Paul, last year it stayed very flat no matter the wind strength, this year the water level is higher and less weed and not very flat, each year can be different
Alright, guys - show us that electric motor under the board now 😉 How is this even possible ??? Seriously the most unique WS video on RUclips that I've seen ! 👍
thanks very much, no motor needed just heavy weed LOL
Amazing!! What equipment were u guys using?? 😂😂😂
slalom kit, the only special thing you need is a dedicated heavy weed fin !
I was expecting to be able to see Canberra off in the distance?
Ian this lake is in South Australia
For newbies, this is one of those places where you'd thought you'd suddenly mastered the technique of planning jibes until you tried the same move back home and failed miserably.
Rob, its certainly a great place nail your gybes !
How often do you get these conditions? I've always wanted to come and sail but would want to experience this if I do!
its different every year and unpredictable, every time I sail there it is different
Very strange but beautiful place.
Very!
Wind and glass - how comes this together???
heavy weed !
WOW! You really had me puzzled to the Max! The only Lake George I know about is located North of the state of New York in the USA. Your place looks like paradise. Unless you're telling me that you have deadly snakes, piranhas etc... in this shallow lake...LOL :)
haha yes we have deadly snakes but not so much, but the lake is full of swan and duck poo LOL
This is quite trippy.
thanks Lewis
How deep is the water?
between 30 cm and a metre Angus and heavy weed
Co to za miejsce??? Gdzie mam szukać tego na mapie???
Near Adelaide in South Australia
Where do I sign up for this?
Is that Scottys van in that opening shot?
no mate
That is unreal.
thanks !
Epic vid..who's flying the drone?
thanks, my drone and flight, its getting a bit old I might need to update it LOL
@@uhaggarso someone else flys the drone from the shore?
Why does he hold his uphaul?
Holding the uphaul can help go upwind better, give it a go !
@@uhaggar Thanks for the reply. Last time I windsurfed was 25 years ago. We moved to San Diego and fhere is no wind here. I’m no shape to do this again tho this was my hobby for more then a decade in the 80’s and 90’s. I didn’t run a uphaul soon after I learned to waterstart since uphauling where I surfed was near impossible with the board sinking and the chop.
WHY is the wind above water level ? Is there some kind of physical phenomenon going on ?
just very thick weed keeps it flat
@@uhaggar WOW. How ignorant some people can be !!! You REALLY think that ? LOL.
The air is not moving on the surface of the water NOTHING to do with weeds.
Temperature coming off the surface is keeping the air from hitting the surface more like.
Dude; I've met some DUM windsurfers blasted out of their brains on weed, but that !!!.
You just won dumbass of the year mate.
Kaip jums plaukia be vėjo ?
Definitely wind, just no chop due to thick weed lol
@@uhaggar - o tai kaip nėra bangų, jeigu yra vėjas ?
@@remigijusjozenas398thick weed !
Wow, weed acting as baffling to subdue the otherwise surface chop.
Thats it Amim, thanks !
Dónde es eso? No creo que siempre sea así, no?
In Australia Jaime, not always like this LOL
How much wind is there in the year and in this video? Thanks
good wind and conditions several months a year
How is it possible that there is wind but no waves ?
Heavy weed !
LOL !
More like Sandoz acid or DMT .
Baffled no wind effect on the surface of the water that appears as glass from camera angle. Water is syrup of some sort? :)
heavy weed George
are there any aligatores?
no but there are lots of birds, some kangaroos and a few deadly snakes LOL
How is this possible?
Heavy weed : )