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Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 31
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: miami to savannah sailing spots and wind |
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I'm San Fran Local in Miami for the holidays.
Driving from miami to savannah on saturday, all day sunday in savannah, driving back monday.
Hopefully I can get in a session or two.
I would appreciate any suggestions on a target spot where I can rent gear and get some TOW.
Are there typical weather patterns that lead better chances in the morning or afternoon.
Any suggestions would be appreciated |
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d0uglass
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 1286 Location: Bonita Springs, Florida
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Hi Show,
There are quite a few launches between Miami and Cape Canaveral. Check here for a start.
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2008/09/treasure-coast-windsurfing-scene.html
For spots to rent gear, check Windsurfing Magazine's list of shops and schools.
http://www.windsurfingmag.com/schools.jsp
You might have to contact the shops individually to see which do rentals.
As far as I can tell, there's no rhyme or reason to what time of the day the wind blows- sometimes it's better in the morning, sometimes mid day, sometimes late afternoon. There might be a little more wind around Cape Canaveral than the other spots between Miami and Savannah, on average.
-James |
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speedysailor
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 841
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:22 am Post subject: |
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d0uglass wrote: | There might be a little more wind around Cape Canaveral than the other spots between Miami and Savannah, on average.
-James | I doubt that. The only reason the area has become more of a board sailing one would be because there's more flat water than anywhere else on the coast. The shipping/boating traffic can also be more easily avoided. |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:26 am Post subject: |
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That's a long haul. As a traveling salesman, I've found a place or 3 along the way. St Simons old USCG station beach is my favorite for coastal GA. Hanna Park or Huegonaut in Jax. Looks like a SW wind over the weekend. Titusville causeway is good for that. That's about midway. in FL Too bad your luck would be for a SW wx condition. My least fav..... |
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pueno
Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 2807
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: |
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seedysailor wrote: | I doubt that. The only reason the area has become more of a board sailing one would be because there's more flat water than anywhere else on the coast. The shipping/boating traffic can also be more easily avoided. |
Geez, Brucie, no matter where you go or what you do, you posit as the expert.
At least you're not pontificating on the Cape these days. |
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