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Does the Wind Blow on the Coast? (Feb
2007)
Here are quotes from Belizean sources, courtesy of Lan Sluder and Belize
Forums.
"I'm no expert on wind conditions,
but I wonder why all the folks, such as Slickrock, Windschief and the Belize
Tourism Board, are publishing such misleading stuff?
--Lan Sluder
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“The Trades blow a near constant 10-15 knots (or more) in the winter
months…”
---Slickrock Adventures on wind conditions at Glovers Atoll
Due to a nice and stable breeze between 10 and 15 kts hitting the coast from
east throughout the year this place is very suitable for learning windsurfing,
though in summer (August, September) it can be very calm.
--Windschief Windsurfing, Hopkins
“January through March is the best time of the year ... the skies are clear
and there are consistent 15+ mph trade winds. “
--Iguana Reef Inn, Caye Caulker
“If you are looking to sail in uncrowded water where you are not swamped with
other windsurfers and are happy in 12–20 knots (Beaufort 4-5) then Belize is
heaven. We are not really a high wind centre although we often get winds of 20
plus.”
--Sailsports Belize, San Pedro
“The ever-present trade winds on the east side of Caye Caulker make
windsurfing an excellent choice for amateurs or experienced surfers.”
--Toucan Trail
“... favorable winds blow February through June. During these months the trade
winds run at 12 to 20 knots and above, 70% of the time. Throughout the rest of
the year, expect winds around 6 knots.”
--Belize Tourism Board
“Weather Thursday, March 1: Wind: S-SE 15-25 kt.
Weather: Friday, March 2: Wind: SE 10-20 kt.”
--Belize Meteorological ServiceThe Belize Forums Wind Power
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