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Punkpenguin
10-16-2006, 04:08 PM
coming from the UCF area

Hopefully around daytona or coacoa :)

thanks
ricki
10-16-2006, 04:22 PM
coming from the UCF area

Hopefully around daytona or coacoa :)

thanks

Your best bet might be Smyrna Dunes Park south of Ponce Inlet. I would watch the tidal currents near the inlet however.

Sat. image:
http://tinyurl.com/yxr34t

Driving directions from Orlando to New Symrna Beach. You need to head further east to A1A and drive north to the Park on the south side of Ponce Inlet.
http://tinyurl.com/y725gy

I was up there about a month ago and saw about 8 guys divided between the beaches to the north and south of Ponce Inlet, so you might have company on a good wind day.

You have your lessons out of the way, correct?
Punkpenguin
10-16-2006, 06:13 PM
Could you give me an address or something so that i can search on mapquest, to get driving directions, i dont like going on a whim when driving :)
ricki
10-16-2006, 06:26 PM
Could you give me an address or something so that i can search on mapquest, to get driving directions, i dont like going on a whim when driving :)

Why not click on the links that I researched for you in the original post? Included are a Sat. image, Park name and driving directions from Orlando. I don't have an address for the Park although I bet you could find one with a net search. UCF is likely going to throw tougher stuff than this at you.

Again, you have had basic instruction, correct? Some of the reasons for this question appear at:
http://fksa.org/viewtopic.php?t=2529
Punkpenguin
10-16-2006, 06:39 PM
Sorry dude, i thought i clicked both sites, but i just clicked the sat image :)
ricki
10-16-2006, 06:55 PM
Seems like the answer might be no.

So, here's some more stuff to think over, check it out. You might be glad you did someday.

http://fksa.org/viewtopic.php?t=1218
flan8tive
12-08-2006, 07:59 AM
I trained in Titusville for my first 5 or so sessions. Shallow water and no chance of being washed out to sea. Make sure you/ve got help launching.

Parrish Park is where it happens.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Titusville,+FL
Punkpenguin
12-22-2006, 10:14 AM
Hey, flan8tive, im curious what winds would be good for that place? and how long does it take to get there from UCF area
jaco
12-23-2006, 07:55 AM
Hey bro,
I was at parrish park, titusville yesterday for the first time. what a good spot.