Nanaimo Windsurfing Locations
Nanaimo Windsurfing Locations
Any suggestions on locations in Nanaimo to learn to windsurf? We've heard Piper's will do but also hear some scary stories about the proximity of the rocks. Any informaiton would be appreciated.
Jude: Another place to consider is Ladysmith's Transfer Beach. Lovely grassy slope leads to gravel/rock shore. You can't mind having an audience though. Does anyone have experience, knowledge, or thoughts on windsurfing in Departure Bay at the bottom of Departure Bay Road where there's a beach and plenty of parking right at the shoreline? I remember a picture in the newspaper about a year ago showing a windsurfer there. This is us very beginners asking... Thanks!
Just want to somehow play on the water with a sail.
Transfer works on a SE as I recall and would be directly onshore, not the best for learning I would think as you'd be constant grinding down your fin
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Sorry to dredge up an old topic, but I'm once again looking for any freshwater launches around Nanaimo with decent sailing. The GF and I gave Brennen lake a whirl while the steady SSE was blowing around Nanaimo. First time in 13 years on a board and I was very glad it was a 250L with a nice big centre board. The gf had a fun time and that's the biggest blessing of the day ;) However, due to the wind direction, the resulting wind at Brennen lake was rather horrible. As the wind worked its way through the surrounding topography, we only caught ugly gusts that alternated between SSE and E. Despite the poor wind, we enjoyed the safety/cleanliness of starting off in fresh water with a nice sandy launch.
Anyone in Nanaimo have suggestions for other freshwater spots great for beginners? We'll tackle the ocean later in the year but would appreciate any ideas for idiot-proof lake windsurfing in close proximity to Nanaimo.
Anyone in Nanaimo have suggestions for other freshwater spots great for beginners? We'll tackle the ocean later in the year but would appreciate any ideas for idiot-proof lake windsurfing in close proximity to Nanaimo.
What, it has to be freshwater now??? And decent sailing? And near Nanaimo?
There's a reason why everyone heads to Squamish, Tatlayoko, Harrison Riv Tow & Bear Creek, Nicola & Stump, Anderson, Nimpkish and the Nat and do so in the summer months. Winter = Gusty and cold, experienced only conditions so.....wait for later May, June. And fresh water? well, sometimes you gotta take what you can get. Unless you can get nice thermals on a very large lake (read: Summer), there are no fresh water decent sailing spots to my knowledge
Another safer spot for learning might be Cameron Lake, but it's very gusty there too and needs thermals for a semi-crappy sailing experience there too. Horne also gets drift-around winds from various directions. Nanoose bay maybe, but hey, it's salty
There's a reason why everyone heads to Squamish, Tatlayoko, Harrison Riv Tow & Bear Creek, Nicola & Stump, Anderson, Nimpkish and the Nat and do so in the summer months. Winter = Gusty and cold, experienced only conditions so.....wait for later May, June. And fresh water? well, sometimes you gotta take what you can get. Unless you can get nice thermals on a very large lake (read: Summer), there are no fresh water decent sailing spots to my knowledge
Another safer spot for learning might be Cameron Lake, but it's very gusty there too and needs thermals for a semi-crappy sailing experience there too. Horne also gets drift-around winds from various directions. Nanoose bay maybe, but hey, it's salty
Wish less, sail more!!
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
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I sailed Long lake in the beginning on my one design, and / or Departure bay has a nice little on shore thermal in the afternoon, salty but safe. That's where Kona Buds rentals used to be. We used to hold sailing regattas there, sailed there a million times or less.
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I would scrap all of these spots and wait a couple more weeks for Nitinat to start working. Avoid Departure Bay as it is gusty and kind of off shore.
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