Thanks for all this advice. I see the the Patagonia looks quite nice, but is very expensive. Hotlines interesting as well, but would have to buy online and hope it fits. I have a Ocean Rodeo Pyro-Pro, but find that I sweat too much. Once wet inside it gets cold. I have been using fleece, the fleece ...

OtLunch, Thanks a lot for the tips. going to check them out.

Would like some recommendations on a really warm winter wet suits. I have very old O'neil with hood but would like to upgrade now?

Also, where does one get a good suit on the island?

Epic saga and good read! If it doesnt kill you, it only makes you stronger.

Moving to Nanaimo (Pipers) 17Aug09, got lots of good gear, as well as backup gear, but break lots too. Really looking forward to the winter sailing at Columbia! It sounds as though I cannot get same day replacements for next day sessions after breakage as I do in Vancouver. Delivery of equipment sou...

Are there any shops in Nanaimo to buy windsurfing Gear? Or does one depend on the internet?

Thanks for the reply Bean. The house at pipers is waiting. Just gota sell my house on the mainland and I'll be there.

Was looking at the sailing locations on the Wiki and didn't see anything about driving time from Naniamo to Nitnat. What is the driving time to Nitnat form Naniamo? How much of the trip is on gravel road? If driving from Naniamo does one head toward Alberni. Moving to Naniamo and recently bought a r...