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Santa Maria quick info
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climate:
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very dry, temperatures in summer around 30o C, in winter around 26o C, water temps around 26o C year round,it almost never rains
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wind:
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predominantly trade winds, NE and very light in the morning, NE with usually force 4 to 5 in the afternoon, allways side to side - offshore from the left.
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waves:
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there is waves at the east and west end of the large bay but they´re not very good. With huge winter swells from the west or summer swells from the south the sandcovered reef at the pier produces some fun waves
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stuff:
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windsurfboards:
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cruisers and freestyle
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sails:
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5.5 to as big as You have
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kites:
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suitable size for medium to light winds
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surfboards:
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longboards
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rentals
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local windsurf and kiteboarding schools have good and adequate equipement to rent; basic repairs can be made here
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diving, fishing and sailing excursions are offered in town
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jeeps can be rented at the hotels
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sleep:
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a couple of large but nice hotels
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eat:
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local restaurants, basic food markets
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party:
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heavy partying in local bars, very nice locals, very good rum, You´ll have a really good time here and might miss some morning sessions
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