Hoofer Sailing Club

What do sailors do during the winter? In our never-ending quest to have fun on Lake Mendota, the Hoofer Sailing Club has a full fleet of Snowkiting equipment.

Never heard of snowkiting?

When the lake freezes over, we head out on to the ice with skis or a snowboard. You attach yourself to a small parachute, throw your skis or board on, and take off the lake. Speeds up to 60 mph and jumps of 20 feet are common.

We have the kites, instructors, and helmets; you just have to supply your own skis or board.

For more pictures of snow kiting, click here.