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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