Windsurfing

Caye Caulker is an excellent little-known spot for windsurfing. Wetsuits aren't usually needed unless you spend several hours offshore. The air temp is often in the 70's to 80's year around The warm clear water is protected by a coral reef about a mile offshore. The water in between provides great bump and jump conditions with runs of 5 miles on each tack.

On a submerged section of the reef to the north, waves over head high are common in the winter. They call this area the Swash. Typical winds are side-on or onshore. Runs here are about a mile long. This is often the safest way to go outside the reef into the deep blue for big waves and swells.

There is a protected area just behind the reef with good winds and flatwater speeding. This uncrowded spot gives you flat straight stretches of water a couple of miles long. Most of this area is chest deep water.

There are several other islands which are within sight of Caye Caulker. It is possible to sail to them . Locals never do this alone - at least three sailors is best - with at least one sailor who knows the coral reef well. It is common to get separated during these crossings and boat rescue is unreliable when you are sailing out on the frontier.

Sometimes winter months offer 20 days of 6.0 or better. The wind has been recorded as blowing 4.5 to 6.8 at least 50% of the time Oct. to April.

May and June are often calm months. July and Aug lead into the hurricane season, Sept to Nov...