Author: Tim S (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: 01-27-13 20:49
Matthew,
You are welcome. I think Donna is try to warn people against trying a crossing to Culebrita that time of year when you are likely to see 3-4 foot steep-short-waves with white caps on many days. Winds are fairly persistent then. You'll start from shore and everything will look good until you approach midchannel. At your furthest distance from shore things can be the worst. And trouble always seems to come in an instant, catching most off guard. Now, factor in isolated, small storm cells that blow in, literally in 10-15 minutes, which is not enough time to get to safer waters, and suddenly you're dealing with a different ugly beast. If you have satellite TV and internet where you are staying, watch the surf forecast, wind direction, and even the tides (only about 1 foot in Culebra). Crossing to Luis Pena is generally a much safer bet that time of year than Culebrita. You can try paddle boarding there, but have some kayakers in your group with tandems and enough empty seats to cover paddleboarders. You can switch modes of transportation on the way back. Kayakers can take food and water to make you time on Luis Pena more enjoyable. Take some towline for pulling boards if conditions are a bit to rough. If it's just getting some distance on the board, cruise Ensenada Honda. Better conditions for paddle boarding, plenty of shoreline, good mileage potential, and opportunity to push your limits in places near Dakity, Malena, Pela and Bahia Mosquito.
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