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damel
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:38 pm Post subject: Hyeres France |
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Anyone been windsurfing at Hyeres France. I have a wedding in Southern France 40 min from Hyeres at the end of August and was thinking about taking some time to visit the area and get some windsurfing in if the conditions are right.
Any suggestions/advice: good places to stay, rent gear? Is the end of August a good time for conditions in Hyeres? I would like to get some waves but am happy with some European Freestyle as well. _________________ _____/)_____
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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feuser
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allen
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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I was in Hyeres once in late May and didn't find much wind. There are a few WS rental shops there though. I think your only shot in the summer would be a rare frontal wind. Place is kind of east coast-like in the summer, warm air/water, not much of anything to drive a pressure gradient.
If you have time, take a ferry over to Corsica and then go to the southern part of the island near Bonifacio; you'll have a better shot at sailing down there with the trade winds between Corsica and Sardinia. |
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VinceSF
Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 249 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: Hyeres France |
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Hyeres' famous spot is Almanarre, made famous in the late 80's.
The area is really gorgeous, definitely a lesser-known part of the french riviera. If you don't score any wind, visits the islands ashore Hyeres, they offer amazing diving.
It has also great rental gear apparently: http://www.wwwindsurfing.com/global-shop-directory/funboard-center-almanarre/
Definitely worth a look, who knows you might score a session! |
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speedysailor
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:50 am Post subject: |
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For what it is worth, I have been there. How's your French? I have inquired about equipment rentals, but never did any sailing. If you put in a serious effort you may put it together. It can be crowded in August, however. Paris pretty much empties out in that month. Canicule is the word for heat wave in French. Just because I know what it is should be a warning to you. |
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VinceSF
Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 249 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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speedysailor wrote: | For what it is worth, I have been there. How's your French? I have inquired about equipment rentals, but never did any sailing. If you put in a serious effort you may put it together. It can be crowded in August, however. Paris pretty much empties out in that month. Canicule is the word for heat wave in French. Just because I know what it is should be a warning to you. |
For once I approve this message.
though I am sure at least one of the guy will speak enough english to help you around.
Eric Thieme, one of the owner is a former worldcup racer, I'll bet he has a little bit of english. |
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speedysailor
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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VinceSF wrote: | speedysailor wrote: | For what it is worth, I have been there. How's your French? I have inquired about equipment rentals, but never did any sailing. If you put in a serious effort you may put it together. It can be crowded in August, however. Paris pretty much empties out in that month. Canicule is the word for heat wave in French. Just because I know what it is should be a warning to you. |
For once I approve this message.
though I am sure at least one of the guy will speak enough english to help you around.
Eric Thieme, one of the owner is a former worldcup racer, I'll bet he has a little bit of english. | Funny, he probably has better English than you. |
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