Where to Live?

[johnl]

Although I've SCUBA dived in the the Miami / Keys area more than a few times during the summer, I've never tried to windsurf there. I'm considering a place to hide during the winter months (November - February) and I'm considering Florida on the Gulf side (good prices and fairly new condo's). So far thinking maybe in the Naples / Ft. Meyers area.

Is there any good wind that time of the year? What size gear? Any other recommendations?

Thanks

[jingebritsen]

From Cocoa Beach to Jupiter Inlet, there are more ways to enjoy the water in the winter months than Ft Myers. More free water access, more waves, more to do.

[sailingjoe]

From what those in the know have told me, the diving in the winter along the Treasure or Space coast isn't any good due to poor visibility. The winds are o.k., but not like those places which have some repute for sailing. I found that the sport best suited to Florida winters was bicycling. However, it's been claimed that the keys have more wind than the rest of the state. To top it off, I would never recommend being a full time resident unless you are prepared to see your home destroyed in a Hurricane.

[isobars]