November trip - Big Island, Hawaii?
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November trip - Big Island, Hawaii?
I want to take Mrs Tempy away for a week at the end of November. It needs to be somewhere she can sail. She didn't enjoy Kanaha (at that time of year, so Maui is out.
What about the Big Island? Does anyone have any experience / info about sailing there? Conditions/ rental etc? Also where is the best place to stay?
Thanks in advance.
Stephen
What about the Big Island? Does anyone have any experience / info about sailing there? Conditions/ rental etc? Also where is the best place to stay?
Thanks in advance.
Stephen
Big Island not good for the Mrs Tempy (or anyone mostly).
On Oahu - Kailua Bay is great (lots of thievery so watch valuables as anywhere, but especially Oahu). Giant bay, nice winds, typically 5 knots less than Maui, easy place. Naish Hawaii in Kailua for sailing and SUP rentals. Area around there and Kaneohe are great SUP areas also.
On Oahu - Kailua Bay is great (lots of thievery so watch valuables as anywhere, but especially Oahu). Giant bay, nice winds, typically 5 knots less than Maui, easy place. Naish Hawaii in Kailua for sailing and SUP rentals. Area around there and Kaneohe are great SUP areas also.
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Pretty much peak season in Brazil. Icaraizinho has a great flat water lagoon at lowtide for the wife, and great ramps for jumping at high tide.
I think November is also the start of the season for most of the Caribbean spots.
I think November is also the start of the season for most of the Caribbean spots.
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Outer banks is nice, I was there in spring... but there's also this, http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/14/us/nc-shark-attacks/, and I've heard they do come into the waterwaynanmoo wrote:Outer banks of NC maybe?
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why not get her out a whole bunch of Nitinaht days then she will enjoy Kanaha. Inside of uppers is pretty darn tame, what's not to like? just get her to gybe before the break
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places to stay in Hawai'i
If you are going to O'ahu, look at vacation rentals. We stayed in a nice place in Kailua that was close to Lanakai Beach and Kaneohe Bay. Plenty of good beaches that aren't full of tourists.
The Island of Hawai'i (a.k.a. the Big Island) is pretty much rocky cliffs and really bad currents on the windward (East) side of the Island from the North (Kohala) to the South (South Point). Hilo has a nice bay but it gets 12 FEET of rain a year. Stick to the drier leeward side.
Whichever island you choose, look at vacation rentals for your stay. VRBO.com has been our best friend for finding great accommodation.
The Island of Hawai'i (a.k.a. the Big Island) is pretty much rocky cliffs and really bad currents on the windward (East) side of the Island from the North (Kohala) to the South (South Point). Hilo has a nice bay but it gets 12 FEET of rain a year. Stick to the drier leeward side.
Whichever island you choose, look at vacation rentals for your stay. VRBO.com has been our best friend for finding great accommodation.
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In my experience Kauai is not a place for beginners. It did have the best and most friendly people I've come across in the islands I've visited. But windsurfing - not really. Some nice surf learner spots, great scenery and excellent hikes, good, cheap golf, and a couple sweet expert sailing breaks. Oh and awesome ice-cream served by a stunning looking ... oops, sorry, family trip. ![Embarassed :oops:](/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
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