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eliot10
Joined: 05 Apr 2001 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:51 pm Post subject: Sailing sites & conditions in Tampa, Florida? |
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I'll be in Tampa for a few days the first week of August. Does anybody know the weather conditions for the month of August? is there any local rental shops near the Bay?
I enjoy sailing new places, no matter the conditions or style of sailing. I live in Los Angeles and I'll be attending a wedding the first week of August in Tampa. I wouldn't mind a couple of sessions on any kind of conditions.
Whoo Nunez
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mo12
Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Aug weather is HOT, HUMID and usually has afternoon thunderstorms.
There is a rental shop (and the best sailing spot in the US) at the Dunedin Causeway, but they only rent little trimarans... There are better rentals availabe (16' Catamaran - Hobie Getaway $40 (2 hr min. & practical skills test req.) at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center (clearwatercommunitysailing.org), but you must become a member (Individual Seasonal Membership: $225 )
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winds55
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to say but do not expect much wind in August unless there is a tropical storm. A good place to check out is North Beach Windsurfing. http://www.nbwindsurfing.com/ for rentals and lessons. Britt who runs it can fill you in on any details. Good luck
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jibe-it
Joined: 21 Apr 2000 Posts: 26
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Terryg11
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 55
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Can you sail Formula at Fred Howard Park or is it all way to shallow?
I'm going out there one of these days, I think...
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jibe-it
Joined: 21 Apr 2000 Posts: 26
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Obviously depends on the tide. Check before you go. If you use a formula board, buy a high quality swept weed fin or you'll be spending more time off the board (removing weeds) than on!
FH is a fun place (hero jibes and speed runs) when it honks, if you have the right set up.
Enjoy.
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Terryg11
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 55
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Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Not likely to go buy a weed fin just for a visit. Weeds are a problem only in summer? I know if you go way out it's sailable right , or are there weeds there too ? Is another location better near there ?
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jibe-it
Joined: 21 Apr 2000 Posts: 26
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Weeds are an issue year round to some degree. Yes, If you go way out, you should be ok. But if a storms comes through the day before, you'll encounter patches -worse closer to shore as you would expect.
Go south (see map) and launch directly on the Gulf and you should be fine-depends on your comfort level sailing out there.
Have fun!
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jibe-it
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Weeds are an issue year round to some degree. Yes, If you go way out, you should be ok. But if a storms comes through the day before, you'll encounter patches -worse closer to shore as you would expect.
Go south (see map) and launch directly on the Gulf and you should be fine-depends on your comfort level sailing out there.
Have fun!
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tsokat
Joined: 15 May 1997 Posts: 326
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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So what are the best times of the year to sail in the Tampa Area? My sis has a second home on Anna Maria Island and I keep threatening to visit to escape west coast winter rain.
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