On Jul 10, 2:35=A0pm, Dan Weiss <dwus...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 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
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> > > 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
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> > > of windsurfing, there is nothing else to do, not many people around
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> > > general.
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> > > Advices? Ideas?
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> > > Thanks- Hide quoted text -
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> Garda is an awesome place to build skills. =A0The 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. =A0I highly
> recommend it.
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> That said, Garda is a thermal wind. =A0It certainly blows like clockwork
> when the typical summer weather systems are arranged. =A0Whether the
> fall season offers the same regularity and quality I do not know.
> You could try linking to some Garda windsurfing sites. =A0I 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. =A0Either place should give you an
> honest answer.
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> -Dan
I've seen Lake Garda flat like a mirror for days on end in the fall.
It is a beautiful place to visit though. For the best chance of
finding wind in late summer (after July), the eastern Mediterranean is
supposed to be best. I'd check out places in Greece - there are
windsurf centres with gear for hire as well.
Florian
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