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> I'll be in New Orleans end of June, and will have a weekend off (OMG!).
> Any on-the-beach WS rentals (preferably with waves or at least b&j) within
> driving distance? I'd prefer to get outta town Friday night and come back
> Sunday, so it can be as far as 3-4hrs drive.

> Is there any chance for wind end of June? If no hurricanes roll in, that
> is...

> Thx!
> Peter

> On the beach, nope, nothing like that.  Probably the nearest rental is
> Destin, FL, which is pretty far (at least 4 hours).  The chances of wind on
> the gulf coast that time of year is not great.  You will get a lot of
> 10-12kt seabreezes, but not much more.

>> On the beach, nope, nothing like that.  Probably the nearest rental is
>> Destin, FL, which is pretty far (at least 4 hours).  The chances of wind on
>> the gulf coast that time of year is not great.  You will get a lot of
>> 10-12kt seabreezes, but not much more.

>Well, that kinda beats sitting in downtown New Orleans anyway. And Bird
>Island seems like at least 6hrs away. So is Destin, FL my only choice?
>Do they have a webpage or something?

>Thx!
>Peter

>>> On the beach, nope, nothing like that.  Probably the nearest rental is
>>> Destin, FL, which is pretty far (at least 4 hours).  The chances of wind on
>>> the gulf coast that time of year is not great.  You will get a lot of
>>> 10-12kt seabreezes, but not much more.
>> Well, that kinda beats sitting in downtown New Orleans anyway. And Bird
>> Island seems like at least 6hrs away. So is Destin, FL my only choice?
>> Do they have a webpage or something?

> Peter, try http://www.liquidsurfandsail.com/

>Thx, looks like a decent shop but they dont rent on the beach, and I'll
>be on rental car.

>Does Rogue Wave (in Destin, FL) have a website or email address? Couldnt
>find them on the web

>Peter

>> Thx, looks like a decent shop but they dont rent on the beach, and I'll
>> be on rental car.

>> Does Rogue Wave (in Destin, FL) have a website or email address? Couldnt
>> find them on the web

> The guy who owns Liquid worked for Jack Stringfellow/Rogue, then
> bought him out. I think Jack used to do rentals on the beach, you
> might try to find him. I checked Anywho.com in all of Florida and Jack
> must be unlisted. :(

> There used to be a Mobile Bay Windsurfing Association and a call to
> them might be fruitful. Try (334) 990-0007, but no promises.

> Peter, I just called http://hydrotherapywindsurfing.com/ in Panama
> City to inquire about rentals. They said they had had lots of people
> claiming they could sail, they rented them a board, and the people did
> not know a tack from a jibe and damaged the gear. They said they might
> rent, but it would have to begin as a lesson and once they believed
> you know how to sail, they would leave you to have fun. They are going
> out of business and would need advance notice if you are interested.

> I know this sounds uncool, but they seemed like really nice people and
> I know the husband (Larry Couch) has been around windsurfing for
> years.

>Thanks for the tip! I just might go for it... my first choice would be
>Mobile though since it's closest to New Orleans and hotel rooms cost 50%
>less than in Florida. Mobile Bay Windsurfing Assoc website is down, and
>I havent been able to reach their phone # yet. It does not, however,
>seem like there are any shops in Mobile...

>Peter

> Peter, a buddy just called and is trading some gear with a shop I knew
> nothing about: http://gulfportwindsurfing.com/ He said they might do
> rentals.