Winter Windsurfing Vacation ??

karlb · Joined: 27 Aug 1999 Posts: 9

Any rec's for a winter windsurfing vacation spot in Dec/Jan.

I want a windy place for me to have fun, but will have a beginner to teach too... so need somewhat flat water and light winds for at least part of the day.

rlemmens · Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 206

Bonaire

keycocker · Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Posts: 3598

Maui or Belize

nw30 · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:48 am Post subject:

SE Baja

tlucoff · Joined: 25 Jun 1996 Posts: 8

its less crowed than several years ago and always a great vacation.
a gret place to stay is at the luana kai by the maui sunset in kihei
huge lawn with sailing and kiting right in front.
u can always get a great rate from leslie at luana kai
her number is 800-669-1127
i was just there and had a great time
she has some great rates too
yesterday wind at kanaha was 4.0 sail
very cool

coboardhead · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 4303

Bonaire!

Been there a couple times late Jan/ Early Feb.
Very good for learning! Score big points with signif. other!
Shallow bay - good for working on jibes.
Not quite as reliable wind as Aruba (a good choice too).

Baja - Tough for a beginner - excellent sailing.

Have fun!

karlb · Joined: 27 Aug 1999 Posts: 9

Thanks all,

Maui and Baja all seemed to have too much swell in the winter, and she is really quite new to this... i can have a ton of fun as long as there is wind at some point.... i can live without the waves to get her really into windsurfing Smile

Sounds like Bonaire is the ticket... now who to book with and where to stay ??

cgoudie1 · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject:

Not Sure if Ann Phalen is still around, but she was "The Caribchakita"
for Bonaire, and she could set you up right. Try the Caribbean Forum.

-Craig

coboardhead · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 4303

Bonaire place to stay-

Belmar, if you can swing it $$. If you are with a group, it can be reasonable. We rented a three bedroom one year.

On the water - snorkel from the door.

Eating out in Bonaire can be pricey and slow! So, factor that in to lodging choice. A kitchen can be great!

gregorvass · Joined: 21 Nov 1996 Posts: 1113 Location: Behind You

Inglewood!

Now That is where it is at....................