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Spot de Hilltop Hoorah

Hilltop Hoorah

Hilltop Hoorah

United States

44.91 | -85.63

Overview

Hilltop Hoorah is a kitesurf spot located on Grand Traverse Bay, near Traverse City, Michigan. This spot offers access to the sheltered bay water body in the Leelanau Peninsula area. Grand Traverse Bay is one of Michigan kitesurfers' most cherished water bodies for its crystal-clear waters and regular flat water conditions. Magnificent setting with the wooded hills of the surrounding peninsula.

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Grand Traverse Bay water body, sheltered and offering flat water to moderate chop conditions. Bay protects from Lake Michigan's large waves. Cold water requiring full wetsuit except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom. Characteristic crystal-clear turquoise waters. Consistent and predictable conditions for freeride and wingfoil.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Hazards

Boat traffic in summer with recreational boats and sailboats in the bay. Cold water with hypothermia risk in spring and fall. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Swimmers and kayakers along the shore. Respect marked swimming areas.

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