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Parrish Park North Overview
Best flat water sailing in the area,and lovely scenery, though Kelly Park has more amenities. Good for all wind directions, esp. north and north-east. Can get quite weedy when the weather gets hot, so be prepared with a fin.
The sensor came online in January 2012 and since then it has yielded consistent and reliable data (as of 4/12/2013). The absolute accuracy of the readings is less certain, but consensus is that the data for northerlies is pretty much on target. On the other hand, wind from the southeast may be understated by 5 mph or more. It is important to note that, regardless of wind direction, the meteogram can be counted on to under-forecast the actual wind conditions. The WRAMS model can be ignored altogether, while the NAM and GFS routinely under-predict by more than 5 mph. Bottom line is that actual conditions will almost certainly be better than the meteogram predicts!
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all year, though winter and especially spring are best |
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you can stand pretty much everywhere except the channel - very long fins can be an issue. |
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flat water site - experts might prefer the waves at nearby Playa Linda or the beaches to the south. |
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generally full suits are only necessary mid-winter, and not always then |
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pretty spot, no comercial development, some distance to a bathroom |
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never a problem |
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benign - many folks wear booties for glass, etc. |
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Maps & Directions
Take rt. 406 (there's an exit from I-95)4.3 miles through Titusville and over the A. Max Brewer Memorial bridge.
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