On Jul 9, 2:21=A0am, sm...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Maybe Lake Garda in northern Italy? I've heard it blows nearly every
> day and that equipment is available for rent.
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> piero_ds wrote:
> > Hi,
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> > I am a beginner windsurfer, let's say I can beachstart.
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> > I am thinking of taking two months to improve my technique.
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> > I am only interested in slalom and speed for now.
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> > Where would it be ideal to go in August and September, in Europe?
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> > I thought:
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> > Sagres, ****tugal : I read it can be dangerous, and it also looks like
> > renting gear is not easy
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> > Tarifa: seems ideal, maybe not enough days with flat water?
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> > Sotavento: also seems like the ideal spot, but it appears that outside
> > of windsurfing, there is nothing else to do, not many people around in
> > general.
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> > Advices? Ideas?
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> > Thanks- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -
Garda is an awesome place to build skills. The water is fairly flat
to moderate small chop and the wind can blow light but plane-able in
the morning then switch directions for a much higher afternoon sail.
The local towns are spectacular, as is the food and scenery. I highly
recommend it.
That said, Garda is a thermal wind. It certainly blows like clockwork
when the typical summer weather systems are arranged. Whether the
fall season offers the same regularity and quality I do not know.
You could try linking to some Garda windsurfing sites. I know there
is a Club Mistral near the town of Lago de Garda, and there is a great
shop in Torbole called Conca d'Oro. Either place should give you an
honest answer.
-Dan
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