Places to Windsurf: Difference between revisions

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Van Pugh Park on Lake Lanier

Campground Launch at Lake Juliette

Shand Bridge Pier Boat Ramp, Jacksonville,FL

Vann's Tavern Park, Lake Lanier

Over the years, we've collected a listing of our favorite places to windsurf and kite from around Atlanta to places within a reasonable drive. While you can "windsurf" on most bodies of water, the best windsurfing takes place where it's easy to launch, the wind is clear and not subject to obstructions like trees, mountains, etc, and a large enough area so you can enjoy the speed.

If you have a favorite place that we've missed or our information here is inaccurate, please let us know.

I'm in a Hurry. What's the Quick Answer?

Atlanta:
- Any wind from the west: Van Pugh Park, Old Federal Park (especially kites), Sunrise Cove
- Any wind from the east: Vann's Tavern Park, Van Pugh Park, Tidwell Park
Marietta (and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

Galts Ferry Park

Southeast of Atlanta (and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

Lake Juliette

Southwest of Atlanta(and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

West Point Lake

If in doubt: Van Pugh Park

Locally

Lake Lanier - the most popular local venue
Allatoona Lake - not as big or popular as Lanier but closer for many
Lake Juliette - the southside alternative
Atlanta Area - includes other area alternatives

Regions

Southeast US
- Southeast Map

By State

By Ability

By Wind Direction

By Map

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 [[File:Shands_bridge_ramp_3.jpg|thumb|300px| Shand Bridge Pier Boat Ramp, [[Jacksonville|Jacksonville,FL]]]]
 [[File:DSCN3761.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Vann's Tavern Park]], Lake Lanier]]
 Over the years, we've collected a listing of our favorite places to windsurf and kite from around Atlanta to places within a reasonable drive. While you can "windsurf" on most bodies of water, the best windsurfing takes place where it's easy to launch, the wind is clear and not subject to obstructions like trees, mountains, etc, and a large enough area so you can enjoy the speed.
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 == I'm in a Hurry. What's the Quick Answer? ==
 * Atlanta:
-** Any wind from the west: [[Van Pugh Park]] [[Old Federal Park]] (especially kites) [[Sunrise Cove]]
+** Any wind from the west: [[Van Pugh Park]], [[Old Federal Park]] (especially kites), [[Sunrise Cove]]
-** Any wind from the east: [[Vann's Tavern  Park]] [[Van Pugh Park]] [[Tidwell Park]]
+** Any wind from the east: [[Vann's Tavern  Park]], [[Van Pugh Park]], [[Tidwell Park]]
 * Marietta (and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):
 [[Galts Ferry Park]]