I was wondering how many fellow RV’rs and rv.net enthusiasts also have the windsurfing bug? I would be interested in hearing about, and seeing (pics) of, places you have been and how you outfit your rig to accommodate the paraphernalia of our wonderful sport.
I’ll start it off with a couple pictures; the first is our 31’ Class C Bigfoot with windsurf board attached to the rear ladder. The Bigfoot has under-storage bays that span the width of the rig, so that’s where I keep sails, masts, etc. BTW, that vintage 1980s Maui fun-board has since been replaced by a new Bic Core 133 liter. Also, the motorcycle now travels in the bed of a Nissan Frontier pickup—our new dinghy as of last fall.
The next two pictures are where we went on our most recent trip (not our pics though—for some reason—ask dw :?, the pics didn’t turn out) —August 2010, last week :B —to a reservoir just outside Laramie, WY, called Lake Hattie. Beautiful FREE boondocking spot! Very few people—the place was empty during the week and only a few people showed up Friday as we were leaving. In addition to being very windy, the area also has miles of dirt roads and single track for off road vehicles—so when the wind was down, out came the dirt motorcycle! For those traveling with small children, or like us with elderly father-in-law, make sure your rig has good heat/battery reserve for those ~40 degree nights—elevation 7500’.
While I certainly want to encourage everyone to post, I would especially love to hear about off-the beaten-path windsurfing, boondocking spots like Lake Hattie.
Thanks,
Jeremy
I’ll start it off with a couple pictures; the first is our 31’ Class C Bigfoot with windsurf board attached to the rear ladder. The Bigfoot has under-storage bays that span the width of the rig, so that’s where I keep sails, masts, etc. BTW, that vintage 1980s Maui fun-board has since been replaced by a new Bic Core 133 liter. Also, the motorcycle now travels in the bed of a Nissan Frontier pickup—our new dinghy as of last fall.
The next two pictures are where we went on our most recent trip (not our pics though—for some reason—ask dw :?, the pics didn’t turn out) —August 2010, last week :B —to a reservoir just outside Laramie, WY, called Lake Hattie. Beautiful FREE boondocking spot! Very few people—the place was empty during the week and only a few people showed up Friday as we were leaving. In addition to being very windy, the area also has miles of dirt roads and single track for off road vehicles—so when the wind was down, out came the dirt motorcycle! For those traveling with small children, or like us with elderly father-in-law, make sure your rig has good heat/battery reserve for those ~40 degree nights—elevation 7500’.
While I certainly want to encourage everyone to post, I would especially love to hear about off-the beaten-path windsurfing, boondocking spots like Lake Hattie.
Thanks,
Jeremy
Merry 4.5 Christmas to all. Hope you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Santa came through today as it blew hard. I went out on a 4.5 and was powered up! Pic is of someone sailing as I have yet to figure out how to take a picture of myself when sailing.
Location is Bird Island Basin, Corpus Christi.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Location is Bird Island Basin, Corpus Christi.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hey all, another good day yesterday, 5.5 meter day. Days have turned cool and water temps have dropped. We plan on leaving this Saturday for a quick trip thru Ohio to see our children once more before heading to off to Texas. Hwy 12 is still closed so we will exit the outer banks via ferry.
Clear skies! Windfinder says it should blow 20 knts for the rest of the week. I went out and checked the beach this morning, it was amazing; white caps as far as one can see.
Yes that is the ocean. As the wind shifts out of the NW, the sounds side could flood. Here is a pic of the Canadian Hole parking lot yesterday.
We choose Corpus Christi for two reason; close to a big city to explore, and I believe that sailing the bay can be good. It's also close to the sound so could go out and sail the ocean or sound. BUT, have never been there so we will see.
We choose Corpus Christi for two reason; close to a big city to explore, and I believe that sailing the bay can be good. It's also close to the sound so could go out and sail the ocean or sound. BUT, have never been there so we will see.
