La Ventana

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Looking to get local expertise on where to stay in La Ventana. I'm planning on going mid-December (I've heard the winds are good during this time of year?) and hoping to stay on the cheap. Any info would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

Nak · Wed Oct 08, 08 6:36 am

Hey Colin!

First, define cheap. It's all pretty inexpensive there. Do you want to spend $25 per night, $50, $100?

Joanne & I went there in December 2 years ago. 11m wind every day. Very Happy

Good place to learn. Hook up with one of the downwinders. You can go forever... It's pretty cool while you're trying to get up on the board because you don't have to stop & walk upwind every 15 minutes.

Be aware there are definately some places you won't want to come in and land. Check with the locals and get to know the lay of the land first. Consider wearing booties.

I really enjoyed staying at Baja Joes. It was $100 per night for a room overlooking the ocean.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

you used to be able stay in the arroyo for free ,rain is the only prob

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Thanks Mike,

I found somewhere around the $60 range, which is kind of what I had in mind. Any input from anybody on gear to bring and what might be available to rent down there (if any)?

Nak · Wed Oct 08, 08 3:34 pm

I think you'd be happy with the gear you have. The wind is typically light in the late afternoon and everybody quits. You'd pretty much have the water to yourself with your 15m. The seas are gentler with the lighter winds too. It would be perfect for you to spend time getting better. Definitely bring your 11m too. Very Happy

Depending on how fast you progress, you might want to bring a smaller board as well as your Misfit 146. But I think you'll be happy with what you have. I wore a shorty wetsuit and was very comfortable.

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Thank Mike, you're awesome!

Mark · Wed Oct 08, 08 4:52 pm

Bad news.....

Hurricane Norberts a catagory 4 that is on track to hit the Baja late Friday/early Saturday.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep5+shtml/203019.shtml?3day#contents

Suds · Since 25 Mar 2008 143 Posts Hood River Stoked

if you have found a spot great, but you will want to bring a small kite it can get windy there for sure in dec.

Skamaniac · Since 10 Oct 2008 76 Posts Gorge

I am thinking of driving to La Ventana around the same time to find some good wind and better weather for up to 3 months. Just starting to stand on my board so looks like a good place to learn. How are you getting there with all your gear?

moondog · Sun Oct 12, 08 7:27 am

I stay at deans every year, its the best and cheapest email- dean@keyboardorganizer.com..... website ..la-ventana.com

gotkite · Since 16 Mar 2006 14 Posts Seattle, WA New Member

There is a huge amount of info on the www.pskite.org forum (Seattle forum) do a search for La ventana. Hope this helps out. Allen