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crashpile
Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 40
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:41 pm Post subject: Worldwinds Windsurfing in Texas is great |
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I am back from a great week down at Worldwinds Windsurfing in the Corpus Christi area of Texas. The staff is awesome there, as is the selection of equipment which is already rigged to go. This is my second year down there and I learned a lot and had a great time. I strongly encourage folks to check it out for a nice early windsurfing break. I forgot to mention it is windsurfing only, apologies to the kiters, but kiteboarding is not allowed. |
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Arrgh
Joined: 05 May 1998 Posts: 864 Location: Rio
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Don't apologize. There is about 100 square miles of kiteable water in the CC area that is too shallow to windsurf. They can manage without BIB. It's crowded enough! |
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geohaye
Joined: 03 Apr 2000 Posts: 1437
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Agreed--Bird Island is a great place to sail. And, as reliable as a Nolan Ryan heater! |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in CC now and sailed Bird Island yesterday. Spot on about Don and company at Worlswinds! Great gear and great service. It's really weird sailing so far from shore and being able to stand up in chest deep water. Tired? no problem. Need to make an adjustment? No problem. This is the perfect place to learn to sail for anyone once you get past the most saltest water I've ever been in. _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
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macesix
Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 49
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:36 am Post subject: |
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Cool! What were temps and what kinda wetsuit were you wearing? |
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johnl
Joined: 05 Jun 1994 Posts: 1330 Location: Hood River OR
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Wetsuit? What is that. As long as the wind stays in the normal position it s board shorts. If it flips 180 degrees then you will probably want a wetsuit but then it really gets windy. You can do the same at South Padre Island with condos and hotel rooms But the gear rental isn't as good... |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thx. wrote: | Cool! What were temps and what kinda wetsuit were you wearing? |
Board shorts and rash guard. I saw some folks in full suits but can't imagine why. Suposed to get some north winds Thursday and Friday and maybe even some chop! Really flat here. Way cool place though. Good folks, great vibe. _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
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johnl
Joined: 05 Jun 1994 Posts: 1330 Location: Hood River OR
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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noshuzbluz wrote: | Thx. wrote: | Cool! What were temps and what kinda wetsuit were you wearing? |
Board shorts and rash guard. I saw some folks in full suits but can't imagine why. Suposed to get some north winds Thursday and Friday and maybe even some chop! Really flat here. Way cool place though. Good folks, great vibe. |
Some wear full suits or nylon tops and bottoms to protect themselves from jellyfish encounters. But unless it shifts to the north you don't need them for warmth... |
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Goodwind
Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 323 Location: On water
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I've lived and sailed CC for two full years in the late 80's and never seen jellyfish at Bird island. But wearing a T-shirt or something to avoid jellyfish was necessary in the Summer at CC Bay.
Quote: | Some wear full suits or nylon tops and bottoms to protect themselves from jellyfish encounters. But unless it shifts to the north you don't need them for warmth. |
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gwandsh
Joined: 02 Aug 2016 Posts: 39
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:15 pm Post subject: Texas sailing |
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You might wish to review the main forum post on sunscreen...
Unless it's super hot, light neo is a great UV shield. There are a handful of folks I know who have their summer activities restricted by needing to avoid sun altogether. That would suck.
Last summer in the Gorge we had non-sailing visitors who toured through Hood River with us. One asked if there was a reason the kiters they saw had wetsuits under their boardshorts. She asked if it was for sun protection.
Ya know, I never thought of that |
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