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miasibs
Joined: 17 Jan 1999 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:53 pm Post subject: Socal beginner lessons |
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I'm getting my 12 and 7 yr old boys into windsurfing this season. Anyone know of a camp or anyone who is thinking of setting up a camp or group lesson in the Socal Area?
Nothing wrong with lessons from a windsurf shop such as Kirk's, but I figured a camp with many other beginners especially kids will make it less intimidating and more fun for the kids.
Chuck |
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MalibuGuru
Joined: 11 Nov 1993 Posts: 9300
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Best bet is to try and hook up with another family and go to Lake Lopez in Late May-August. In addition to warm water windsurfing, they have a water park. Kids love it. |
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cbknap
Joined: 03 Jun 1997 Posts: 373
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Absolute best deal is from Long Beach Department of Parks and Rec. They have 3 hour weekend classes that go for 3 weekends. All gear is supplied and its in Alamitos Bay, a safe place to learn. All you need is a wetsuit.
$110--cheap.
http://registration.lbparks.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=230
You also can't go wrong with ABK, but they cost quite a bit more and no longer slum it down here in SC. Closest session would be in Rio Vista, in the Sacramento Delta. |
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boracayboardhead
Joined: 29 Jul 2000 Posts: 60
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:09 am Post subject: |
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Depends on what kind of experience you are looking for I guess. Another option is in San Diego. There are one or two water sports centers on Mission Bay that offer something. Not sure of the specifics but you could "google it". I see quite a few kids out on gear. Down side, I think is that it's not the latest and greatest gear. If they are true beginners, the wind is light on MB. 10 -15 mph on average. |
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miasibs
Joined: 17 Jan 1999 Posts: 14
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:41 am Post subject: |
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Thanks so much guys, will definitely look into the LB parks and SD lessons. Have thought about driving up to Sherman for ABK or Cal sailing club for a few days but to take off work for a few days will be tough.
Boracayboardhead, do you still sail down in bora a lot or are you based out here now in the US? I've sailed bora quite a bit a few years ago , that place is unreal. |
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geohaye
Joined: 03 Apr 2000 Posts: 1437
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Alamitos Bay in Long Beach is an ideal place to learn! Awesome that the Parks Dept has that program offered. |
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boracayboardhead
Joined: 29 Jul 2000 Posts: 60
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:46 am Post subject: |
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miasibs, Living here in SD now. Haven't been back to Boracay for a few years now. I used to go for the slalom races each year in Dec-Jan. Probably one of the best party/race events anywhere! Very friendly folks! Lately been going to Cabarete though. Flight's a bit shorter. |
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