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There are several shops that rent equipment but the two that I have visited are as follows: Windsurfing Hut 512-939-7685 http://www.sccsi.com/DaHut/home.html Wind & Wave Watersports 512-937-9283 Worldwinds 512-939-7685 PO Box 18806 C.C TX 78480
Beginners: ---------- Bird Island Long board mornings and short board afternoons. Good place to learn waterstarts. North Beach Long board with a nice sand beach Lots of jellyfish in the summer Intermediate: ------------- Oleander Point Learning jibes on flat water with some small chop when the wind picks up. Advanced: --------- Ropes Jumping chop Poenisch Start of down winders Port Aranas Sailing in the wavesWhat things are there to do when the wind does not blow?
If the wind shuts down you can drive out to the ocean and try surfing Try Bob Hall Pier where you can surf or just watch. It is also a good place to fish.Visit all the little shops in Port Aranas or on the S.P.I.D.
Visit the downtown water front where there are swimming beaches, parks, and a museum.
What kind of hazards are in Corpus Christi?
There is not very much boat traffic in the bay so about the only hazard is the jellyfish. The beach around the bay is another matter. If you get blown down wind you may have to cross large blocks of concrete to get onto shore.In the past there have been some medical waste that has been found on the beach. This problem has been noted by the mayor and they are working on making sure that it does not happen again.
How can I get more information?
Many of the windsurfing magazines have done articles on Corpus Christi.There is one person who lives in Corpus and has a net address who is willing to answer questions. Please be considerate of his time when asking for information. His name and email address are as follows:
Cooper Addison cadd@tenet.edu
Here are some phone numbers that might be helpful:
National Weather Service 512-289-1861
Wind & Wave wind line 512-937-WIND