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Topic: Windsurfing Asia |
hildebra
Replies: 5
Views: 18449
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Forum: Europe, Caribbean & S. America, Australia & NZ, Africa, Asia Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:31 am Subject: Windsurfing Asia |
Hi,
I am a Bay-Area sailor living in Shanghai for three years. Know a bit about the local scene, so if you want to drop me an email pls go ahead: sharkfude@yahoo.com.
Regards
Jim |
Topic: The Dry Duck Jibe |
hildebra
Replies: 18
Views: 28037
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:11 am Subject: The Dry Duck Jibe |
How about double ducks? Is it essentially a sail 360 with a duck after? Or is the idea to totally kill apparent wind then spin the sail on its axis? I have tried them many times and invariably scrub a ... |
Topic: Mui Ne Vietnam |
hildebra
Replies: 4
Views: 8688
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:30 am Subject: Mui Ne Vietnam |
Stephem,
Many thanks for the post -- great info. Since my original post I've been to Mui Ne twice, on both occasions for a week in Feb with only moderate wind but nonetheless fun. I'm a Pac NW/SF ... |
Topic: Jeri Brazil (Travel with own gear) |
hildebra
Replies: 10
Views: 16409
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:25 am Subject: Jeri Brazil (Travel with own gear) |
Hi Dave,
Following up on my Icarai posting, yes, I did exactly that trip with my own gear. Here are my experiences:
-- I was very glad to have my own stuff, nothing beats being dialed in on eq ... |
Topic: Icarai de amontada, brazil, the spot you have to know ! |
hildebra
Replies: 2
Views: 6839
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:22 am Subject: Icarai de amontada, brazil, the spot you have to know ! |
I have sailed there -- 3-4 years ago on a windsurfari up the NE coast of Brazil from Fortaleza. For now, I think this is still a pocket away from the Jeri crowds. Does not have much infrastructure but ... |
Topic: Visit to San Fran in September |
hildebra
Replies: 13
Views: 18441
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:46 am Subject: Visit to San Fran in September |
Kevinkan,
Would you be willing to share your TI launch access tips? I had thought TI was a write-off this year altogether.
Thanks,
Jim |
Topic: Renting Gear in Maui |
hildebra
Replies: 19
Views: 39518
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:51 am Subject: Renting Gear in Maui |
I have always used Hi Tech, near Hawaiian Island Surf & Sports on Hana Hwy near Dairy Road. I personally like Quatro and Ezzy, which is their lineup. They also have full line of Naish boards and ... |
Topic: BIG Move to Maui |
hildebra
Replies: 23
Views: 31666
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:43 pm Subject: BIG Move to Maui |
For those of you who have done it (or thought really seriously about it to the point of doing lots of research), could you share with us some tips and hints? Coming from Bay Area, moving to Maui, will ... |
Topic: Penghu Taiwan |
hildebra
Replies: 1
Views: 5356
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:58 am Subject: Penghu Taiwan |
Planning to check it out this winter and would appreciate any insights re sailing sites (esp wave), accomodations, rentals, etc.
Thanks.
Jim |
Topic: SF Bay area |
hildebra
Replies: 11
Views: 16127
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:02 am Subject: RE: SF Bay area |
Where exactly is this launch? Thanks. |
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