PRO-WINDSURF LA VENTANA
VACATION RENTALS + GEAR + INSTRUCTION
After a GREAT 1st Season we are going to offer even more Windsurfing and Baja Desert FUN for Next Season Starting Nov. 1st.
Special thanks to everyone who came down and made or startup season so fun and successful.
2010/11 Pricing Schedule (click here).
B A J A !
COME SAIL WITH PRO-WINDSURFERS!!
Wyatt Miller and Tyson Poor
Pro-Windsurf La Ventana has 6 furnished 1Bed 1 Bath Apartments!!
(And a 1 Bedroom House with Full Kitchen.)
In South Beach La Ventana,
All Apartments are LESS THAN 60 Sec. Walk from the
beach.
2008/2009 WINDSURFING GEAR + SUP'S
Will be available for rent and located JUST FEET
FROM THE BEACH, right at your beach access.
We will offer private and group lessons upon
request.
Come sail La Ventana with the pros and get a......
DIRECT LINE TO THE FUN!!!
FROM TACOS TO SNORKLING TO SPEARFISHING,
HIKING, ATVing, Soaking in the hot springs, and just plain relaxing.
Let us show you how to have fun in La Ventana!!
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How to get there: Direct flights from LAX to La Paz (LAP) are available on Alaska Airlines. Mexicana and Aeromexico also fly into La Paz.
From La Paz you can either rent a car or take a taxi (or we can arrange to pick you up). The drive from La Paz to La Ventana takes about 40 minutes. Flights are also available into San Jose Del Cabo and are generally cheaper, although the drive from there to La Ventana takes 3.5 hours.
WIndy Season: The Bay of La Ventana is the perfect location for windsurfers of all abilities. Steady 4.5-6.0m side shore winds blow down the 10-mile white sand beach form November till March. Beginners enjoy the safety net of the L shaped beach that captures downwind drifters. While advanced and intermediate sailors will have a blast sailing the small breaking waves of the main sandbar or the bigger breaking waves of the Buffador (blowhole). The fact that on most days the wind is thermally driven means that conditions for all abilities can be found during different parts of the day. The mornings are great for beginners with lighter winds, then as the wind ramps up intermediate and advanced sailors will have fun blasting back and forth on long reaches. Both Tyson and I will be down there teaching our girlfriends to windsurf so there will be plenty of good girl power on the water. The best time for wind is Mid-November thru Mid-Febuary. (It always seems to nuke Christmas day and Thanksgiving).
Accommodations: Pro-Windsurf La Ventana offers 6 1Bed/1Bath apartments located just 1 minute’s walk form the beach. At your beach access you will find a fully stocked gear shed with rigged and ready 2009/2010 windsurf and SUP equipment just feet from the water. All apartments feature a large patio, minifridge to keep the cerveza cold and within reach, and access to an outdoor gas BBQ. Two apartments offer a rooftop terrace with views of the water and LV’s famous sunrises. We also have a 1 bedroom house with full kitchen that offers extended room for families that will be available most of the winter (except Dec 20 - Jan 23rd).
Gear: WE will have 2009/2010 Naish Gear for rent. Sessions, Boxers and All Terrains from 6.5 on down to 3.7. (I pretty much use a 5.0 the whole time.) Boards; we will have Naish Freestyle 90's and 100's, All Terrain 95, 104, 115 and a bunch of Global Waves 70, 80, 90. Plus a bunch of Naish SUP's. There can be a fun SUP wave in the mornings after a good blow. The SUP boards all have mast tracks and are great for beginners all the way to waterstarts. We also have a 152 L Bic Techno for those who are first learning to get into the straps.
How far in advance do I need to book: This being our first year we are starting off slow and we still have a ton of openings. Late signups are no problem, and if we do happen to be booked up we would be more than happy to help arrange something with one of the other places in town.
Fun beyond windsurfing: Non-wind activities abound in La Ventana, and we are happy to help guide you in maximizing your fun each day. World class snorkeling and sports fishing are two main draws. While hiking in the palm lined desert oasis creeks, ATVing to seclude beach and mountain locations, surfing and stand up paddling at the downwind beach break, beach volleyball, horseback riding, and Spanish classes are all happening on a daily basis. We can even show you how to build a hot tub on the beach at La Ventana’s very own hot springs where water bubbles out of the sand at 137 degrees F.
La Ventana for young kids: First off there is no mosquito issue which is nice.
The big white sand beach is only a 1 minute walk away from the house and apartments so running back for a bottle or a new diaper would not be a hassle. The ocean is generally glassy calm in the mornings until the wind comes up around noon, so a two year old could play in the water without the worry of being swept away. Right in front of the house the water is waist deep or less out to 25 yards. Water temperature is 64-74 degrees perfect for swimming, although a shorty or 3/2 wetsuit is nice for windsurfing from December on. All the apartments have big smooth concrete patios that children could crawl around on and a mini fridge. There is lots of folks down there with babies and I would generally think of La Ventana as being very safe for children. In fact the town is so small that most of the folks I know with kids 6 and up allow them to roam the beach playing with friends.
The vibe in town is very friendly and virtually crime free.
Also the only thing that keeps gringos from drinking the tap water is the high salt content and this causes restaurant food in La Ventana to be very safe as far as stomach ailments go.
The City of La Paz is only 40 minutes away and it has two full hospitals. Also the town of La Ventana has its own ambulance which will give you a ride direct to the hospital for $50 bucks.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Terms and Conditions
Reservations & Deposits – A 50% reservation deposit is required within 7 days of making a reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to scheduled arrival date.
Cancellations and Refunds – All reservation payments are non-refundable unless we can re-rent the same property for the same period of time. Reservations that are re-rented are subject to a $100.00 fee. Reservations may be re-scheduled (Same property and number of nights) up to 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date subject to a $100.00 re-scheduling fee.
Proof of Citizenship – To enter Mexico, you must have proof of Citizenship (valid passport or an original or certified copy of a birth certificate). A photo ID may be required with a birth certificate. All U.S. citizens must also carry a Mexican Tourist Card which is supplied by the carrier. Mexican law requires that children under 18 years of age must travel with the consent of both parents. If a minor is traveling with only one parent, that parent must hold a notarized letter of consent from the absent legal parent or a copy of the death certificate is necessary. Failure to comply will result in denied boarding. Non-U.S. Citizens should contact the Mexican Consulate for specific entry requirements.
Limitation of Liability – By booking one of these vacations, you acknowledge that in all events Pro-Windsurf La ventana shall not be liable for any consequential damages and that the sole extent of Pro-Windsurf La Ventana liability shall never exceed the amount actually paid by you to Pro-Windsurf La Ventana.
Venue in case of dispute – By booking a vacation with Pro-Windsurf La Ventana you acknowledge and agree that the venue for any dispute or claim that you may wish to make regarding vacation arrangements made by Pro-Windsurf La Venana shall be made in the country of Mexico.
