Windsurfing
Caye Caulker - Belize
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Wetsuits aren't usually needed unless you spend several hours
offshore. The air temp is often in the 70's to 80's year around. The
water in between provides great bump and jump conditions with runs
of 5 miles on each tack.
Sometimes winter months offer 20 days of 6.0 or better. The wind
has been recorded as blowing 4.5 to 6.8 at least 50% of the time Oct.
to April.
May and early June are often calm months. July and Aug lead into
the hurricane season, Sept to Nov. could be very calm but during
hurricanes it is sometimes too windy to sail...
On a submerged section of the reef to the north, waves over head
high are common in the winter. They call this area the Swash. Typical
winds are side-on or onshore. Runs here are about a mile long. This
is often the safest way to go outside the reef into the deep blue for
big waves and swells.
There is a protected area just behind the reef with good winds and
flat water speeding. This uncrowded spot gives you flat straight
stretches of water a couple of miles long. Most of this area is chest
deep water.
There are several other islands which are within sight of Caye
Caulker, Caye Chapel, San Pedro, Hicks Caye. It is possible to sail to
them. Locals never do this alone - at least three sailors is best – with
at least one sailor who knows the coral reef well. It is common to get
separated during these crossings and boat rescue is unreliable
when you are sailing out on the frontier.
Small Craft Warning is the only Windsurfing shop on the island
and is open from December to May.
offshore. The air temp is often in the 70's to 80's year around. The
water in between provides great bump and jump conditions with runs
of 5 miles on each tack.
Sometimes winter months offer 20 days of 6.0 or better. The wind
has been recorded as blowing 4.5 to 6.8 at least 50% of the time Oct.
to April.
May and early June are often calm months. July and Aug lead into
the hurricane season, Sept to Nov. could be very calm but during
hurricanes it is sometimes too windy to sail...
On a submerged section of the reef to the north, waves over head
high are common in the winter. They call this area the Swash. Typical
winds are side-on or onshore. Runs here are about a mile long. This
is often the safest way to go outside the reef into the deep blue for
big waves and swells.
There is a protected area just behind the reef with good winds and
flat water speeding. This uncrowded spot gives you flat straight
stretches of water a couple of miles long. Most of this area is chest
deep water.
There are several other islands which are within sight of Caye
Caulker, Caye Chapel, San Pedro, Hicks Caye. It is possible to sail to
them. Locals never do this alone - at least three sailors is best – with
at least one sailor who knows the coral reef well. It is common to get
separated during these crossings and boat rescue is unreliable
when you are sailing out on the frontier.
Small Craft Warning is the only Windsurfing shop on the island
and is open from December to May.
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