Most people are surprised to learn that people surf on the Great Lakes and that some of the best surf is found between Duluth and Two Harbors, MN. This stretch of coastline has been dubbed “the fifteen mile miracle” and Brian Stabinger and Bob Tema have been surfing this shoreline for over ten years.

The Lake Superior Surf Guide - North Shore is a handy reference for surfers that are new to surfing or new to the area. Stabinger and Tema provide an overview of when to go, what to wear, and what kind of equipment they recommend. A map provides reference to nine “surf spots”, and the written descriptions provide directions, details of the style of break, difficulty level, and ideal weather conditions that produce the best surf.

The book includes photos that, if it weren’t for the full body, hooded wetsuits, could be mistaken for the tropics. With optimal conditions in the coldest months of winter and the best surf happening during the worst weather, Stabinger and Tema advise to “be prepared to do battle with Mother Nature”.

This book is not a coffee table book, but it’s one that a lot of people would like to have on their coffee table. After all, what is cooler than being a surfer? Looking and sounding like a surfer.

The Guide is available online at www.superiorsurfclub.com, and includes an authentic Superior Surf Club sticker.  - DM

Read the rest of the 2008 Summer issue of Superior Outdoors Magazine