Thinking about getting away in March/April for a week. Any clues on a decent spot for a rapidly learning learner - somewhere relatively flat for tuning some basics. Probably rent kit there. Preferably a good hotel to placate my better half whose long weekend breakfasts in Middle Park have been devestated since I got my board in November and haven't been seen since....

Gday Red

sounds good, here is the link:

http://www.windsurf-vietnam.com/windsurf.htm

from the website:
Mui Ne bay:238 days over 12 knots in 2007, 232 in 2006, 219 in 2005, 246 in 2004, 203 in 2003, 229 in 2002, 236 in 2001...

120 Starboards ready to go: Kode, Futura, S-type , Flare, kombat aero, Phantom, I-sonic, acid, Evo, carve, Free sex, Kombat, Go, Start, ....

we have over 120 boards and 100 sails from 7.5m down to 3.2m to make sure you have a great time on the water,

our team of Beach Boys prepare your gear and take care of it when your done...you just need to worry about having fun... Harnesses available.

red said...

more importantly - 600ml stubby of beer approx 8000 dong = AUD 70 cents!

Did you say 70 cents....? Having just transited through Singapore on the way back from the UK where the beer was $15 AUD, it looks as though you've pinpointed my dream destination. And I've never been to Vietnam. I'll take a look. Any ideas what the hotels are like?

Thanks Red. I've just checked out the hotel/resort website - looks very enticing. Is the beach OK to 'leave' my significantly more attractive better half alone whilst I'm out trying to drown myself?

red said...

We stayed at full moon resort which is on the web link. Very neat and comfortable. Never had any problems at all. There's plenty of accommodation at Mui Ne everything from a bit dodge to opulent.

Beer price may have gone up (was 2 years ago) could be as high now as $1 !!!!!!!

Tried for a week and half there later this month, fully booked Luner New Year could go on a wait list, but zilch chance.
Found it thanks to Reds post a few seasons back first time I could afford to go, they are booked solid

The 2nd picture probably explains why I couldn't find a second hand 'Go' board anywhere in the eastern states - looks like this place has got a monopoly on all new stock. Obviously pretty well equipped. Thanks.