About This Spot
Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park, Minnesota (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Minnesota (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NW–NNW winds throughout the season, Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park, Minnesota (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
If you want to ride in 'the zone', the wind has to be directly from the NW. Nice and steady winds from the North.
When to Go
Typical Minnesota climate: if you know Minnesota you know the weather at Reddy. Summer is warm and sometimes a little humid. Spring and fall can be chilly, bring your neoprene. Winter: dress warm for some serious snow kiting.
What to Expect
The water that flows into the bay in the lower SE corner of Mille Lacs is some of the deepest on the lake. Hence, the swell that rolls into that bay is large, glassy, and excellent. The section is only about 300 yards wide but can easily become the best play ground for an entire day. Of course, there is the other usual great Mille Lacs sailing from this site as well though once you sail in 'the zone' you may never leave. There is a small pile of rocks just under the surface to the right of the launch about 300 yards and out about 100 feet. The rocks break the evenness of the swells so they are hard to miss.
Wind & Conditions
N · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
If you want to ride in 'the zone', the wind has to be directly from the NW. Nice and steady winds from the North.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water that flows into the bay in the lower SE corner of Mille Lacs is some of the deepest on the lake. Hence, the swell that rolls into that bay is large, glassy, and excellent. The section is only about 300 yards wide but can easily become the best play ground for an entire day. Of course, there is the other usual great Mille Lacs sailing from this site as well though once you sail in 'the zone' you may never leave. There is a small pile of rocks just under the surface to the right of the launch about 300 yards and out about 100 feet. The rocks break the evenness of the swells so they are hard to miss.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North. Shortly before you hit the lake turn right onto Hwy 27 East. Before Isle follow signs to Father Hennepin State Park. To find the launch once inside the park just keep turning right. There is a small parking lot with some stairs down to the beach.
Location
Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park, Minnesota (USA)
46.1492°N, -93.4939°E
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