 Barbados?
Thanks again. It turns out that Mistral has closed th Oistins location, so
we might look elsewhere. thanks for all the good info.
brian
<windnwaves@> wrote in message
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> I was there Dec 23 - Jan 2. Last season was supposedly quite windy.
> But keep in mind that Barbados is not a place with strong winds. It
> doesn't seem to get much better than 5.0 very often. I have no idea
> about the wind in March.
>
> Rental: you actually rent a specific board (not just model). So you
> basically take a little gamble on the volume. Having said that, their
> rental fleet is big enough to accommodate you most of the time in case
> you'd like to try a different board.
>
> The gear is rigged at both locations.
>
> If you're still working on your waterstarts, absolutely stay away from
> the wave spot. I am not sure I would recommend Barbados as the first
> wave sailing experience either because the waves (though soft) are
> sizeable. Just sail Oistins. There are some hotels right next to the
> Oistins spot. One of them - the Butterfly Beach - had just finished
> renovation when we arrived. That's where we stayed.
>
> But quite frankly, I think there are better islands in the Caribbean
> particularly for your girlfriend. The Oistins beach is small and does
> not really create that magical Caribbean feeling. Furthermore, there
> is a wind-shadow on the inside and you have to get out first beyond the
> windline (about 100yds as far as I recall). Furthermore, the water
> gets deep immediately and a little bit out, it is pitch black.
>
> Have you considered Bonaire? The conditions there are much more suited
> for what your girlfriend wants to practice: shallow water, completely
> safe and beautiful beach. If interested, let me know. I've been there
> as well a few years back and can recommend accomodations.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Cheers
>
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