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Fast vacation in January (9 days) - suggestions?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:27 pm
by Another Kook
I have a 9-day reprieve from my children in January and would love to go somewhere warm to sail. Cheap is good, conditions suitable for novice/intermediate windsurfer (only this summer behind me - but have been in footstraps and harness - not able to waterstart), friendly because I plan on going alone (safe too - I'm female) . . . will need to fly because of limited time available so will need to rent gear (probably could bring tent) . . . Any suggestions?
Margarita
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:42 pm
by Bryan
I was in Margarita last year at the end of January and it was great. I was there for a week and the distance was doable. I flew Vancouver Toronto and thenToronto Margarita Island and I stayed with Vela. I made the flight there in a day I think I landed on the island at 2am and I was sailing at 10:30. The area is great for begainers to experts with something for everyone. I will definately be going back Vela is fantastic with great gear and no hassel. You will have no problem with safety and you will meet a ton of new friends.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:34 am
by mortontoemike
Bonaire is an excellent choice although the return airfare from Vancouver probably isn't in the "cheap" category, at least according to my wallet.
Bonaire is a quiet safe place to visit and there is a very nice place to stay close to the windsurfing beach (Kon Tiki). There are two equipment rental places at Lac Bay. The water is warm and waist deep for a km or so from the launch site so it is a great place to work on waterstarts and jibes. The package deal we had included car rental (highly recommended as the main town is about 10 km or so from the sailing site), unlimited equipment rentals, and a one bedroom apartment for a week. It was very reasonable, about $630/person US. The scene at Jibe City was very laid back and friendly.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:39 pm
by ChrisW
Maui. Spreckelsville.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 8:31 pm
by morewind
Hey Bryan - what airline offers a direct flight from Toronto to Margarita?
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 8:37 pm
by bean
BAJA! La Ventana is close(ish), safe (onshore wind into a sandy bay and not big ocean swell), cheap (mexico), and has reliable winter wind. There are several places to stay that include gear rental and you'll have people to sail with. I stayed at Captain Kirk's last year and it was great.
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:19 am
by Bryan
To reply to morewind The airline charter from Toronto to Margarita is Air transat.
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:07 pm
by morewind
yeah - thanks Bryan!
