Wyatt and Tysons La Ventana, Baja Report 2015/16

wyattmiller · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 651

Well I think I can easily say it has been the windiest November I have ever seen down here. The crew that showed up at Pro-Windsurf La Ventana on Nov 2nd sailed 13 out of 14 days. Then it stayed windy and I think I was on day 18 in a row of 4.8 and 4.4 before we got a couple days off. There were 3 Norte periods in November each stronger than the last with good swell and breaking waves at the Generals.

Then we had the hurricane which dumped at least two inches of rain. Somehow the day after the hurricane I sailed all day lit up on my 4.8 and 90L with good North swell and wind that was really West so you were going right into the swells. Super fun.

Today, 3 days post hurricane, we have another Norte and its already sailable at 9:00 AM.

Baja is firing.

On the days off we have had some epic ATV rides into the desert to pick Pithaya (cactus fruit) and then make margaritas with em. Epic.

We have also had some great hot tub making excursions at the hot springs beach. Ahhh life is good down Baja way.

To top it off the exchange rate is insane. Usually it is 10-12 pesos to the dollar, but we have been holding steady at 16 pesos to the dollar which makes a liter of Pacifico $1.50 ...... Awesome

dvCali · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 1314

Can't wait to be down there: first two weeks of February are coming up soon!!!!

wyattmiller · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 651

Still hasn't stopped. Last 4 days were windy. First two were a little too 5.2 and cloudy for my liking but then the last two days were lit up 4.8 with big swell for back loops on the outside. The General's was breaking also but I didn't make it up there.

Today looks to be a bit lighter, but its so sunny and hot already this morning that I wouldn't be surprised if the thermal filled in and I got out on 4.8 again.

Check this sweet little video from our Makani Fins week down here at the beginning of November. ATV trips on the coast road, snorkeling, jump-spraying each other windsurfing and all sorts of other antics.

https://vimeo.com/147512589

wyattmiller · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 651

We still have a couple openings for the Holidays if anyone wants to escape the rain and snow!!

windoggi · Joined: 22 Feb 2002 Posts: 2743

oh yeah!

wyattmiller · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 651

Haha, nice crash shot of Mr. Poor!

So it has been windy every day in December so far. Its been mostly 5.2 or 5.6 but everyone has been getting out every day and the water is still 76 degrees.

Been ripping out on the tandem board a few times lately. Its hilarious, you just end up laughing the whole time slightly out of control. Waterstarting is a bit difficult. Ours is a Kona which puts both people a bit too close to each other. Really want to get the Starboard Gemini for next year.

Epic band at Baja Joe's last night. Delaney's resort has been hosting some fun live music parties as well.

Campground is like Xmas full already, town is popping.

Still a couple spots left at our place for the holidaze.

dllee · Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay

Ran into Dad Chuck at Target last week!
Guess he's there right now.
Some day, I"m heading down to ride your motocross bikes.
Heading to Puerto Rico for the 5th Christmas vacation on Friday.

wyattmiller · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 651

Ha yep my dad showed up a few days ago and we have been ripping it up on the water together. Such a blast.

Last two days have been light wind, but it looks like a solid Norte hits tomorrow. The weekend is going to rip and then we should have wind throughout most of the next week.

Killer Surf Band last night at Playa Central, rocked the place till 11pm or so. Tons of dancing, margaritas and general fun.

3 days ago it ripped though. I was only expecting 5.2, but was pleasantly surprised to be lit on my 4.8 and 90L Flare all afternoon. Just got a bit tired around 4pm and headed in. Just in time too, the wind dropped off to Zero real fast which is super unusual here. There were 26 kites that fell out of the sky and had to swim in. Once again, stoked to be a windsurfer.

YippieYo · Joined: 16 Jul 2000 Posts: 108 Location: San Francisco

Just saw this ad:

https://youtu.be/txRiuqTKelg

Nice job Wyatt & Tyson!

windsrf · Joined: 01 May 1998 Posts: 464

Yes, wonderful country and great videos - also watched the 3 more videos that followed - of Cabo Pulmo. Windsurfed and snorkeled the reef there 4-5 years, but not lately. Returning to Los Barriles in two weeks. Cheers, David