Taking a trip to Corpus Christi is pretty simple if you don't procrastinate. Hotels, classes, and board reservations can fill fast. Get this stuff done early so you can relax.My currently suggested class sequence is as follows: beginner, intermediate, harness, beach start, fast tack, planing in the harness, water start.
If you're planning on taking a class other than the beginner, Worldwinds (and I) strongly suggest that you practice for an hour or two before the class. If you haven't been windsurfing for months, you may wish to practice for a whole day. You don't want to waste class time struggling to remember the basics.
The five step recipe for fun:
- If you have a trip invite please respond. If you want to get added to the invite list, send a mail to john AT windaddict dot com.
- Make reservations at a hotel or arrange to share a room. We generally stay downtown at a hotel like the Best Western Marina Grand hotel, the Bayfront Plaza, or the Omni. All of these hotels are in walking distance of several good restaurants and bars. You may wish to try bidding on a hotel on Priceline -- downtown Corpus is the "Corpus Christi Beach Area". You are responsible for your own hotel reservation.
- Call Worldwinds at 1-800-793-7471 to schedule your classes (see below) and reserve a board for the weekend. You are responsible for reserving your own board and classes. Please tell them that you're with John Knox's group.
- Arrange to carpool and share your room. Feel free to post comments on the trip post asking for rides, riders, rooms, roommates.
- Pack your stuff. You can check out the suggested packing list here. Be sure to read the comments there too.
2 comments:
If you haven't been sailing for months and usually sail without gloves, you may want to bring your gloves and use them on day #1, until your hands acclimate.
have a great time in Corpus!
Thanks Peconic. I look forward to getting back on the water!
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