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Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands consists of 144 islands and is a popular
tourist spot. Good for longboard cruising, just take a tent,
food, and some friends and go - and don't forget to check the
weather report. There is plenty of accommodation at Russell or
Paihia, and if there is no wind, go deep sea fishing, snorkeling,
diving or mountain- biking.
 Dial-a-forecast: 0900 999 05 / 0900
499 23
 Info Centre: Marsden Rd, Paihia. Ph
09 402 7426
 Closest shop: Styrotech. Paihia. Ph
09 402 7540.
   
Access: 5 minutes drive from the central Post Office
in Paihia, on the main road. Easy access with plenty of
parking and grass areas.
Suits: Slalom. Beginners........
Wind: SW is best. W is Ok but gusty. 12 - 15
knots average in summer.
Water: Flat.
Watch: For sharp shellfish.
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Access: Launch from same place as above and sail out
to the channel between Paihia and Russell.
Suits: Slalom. Intermediate....
Wind: NW against the tide gives great slalom
conditions.
Water: Flat.
Watch: Your gear is safe, you don't want to
have to paddle back from the channel.
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Access: There is limited access, off Waitangi beach
by the golf course in Paihia. Sail out 1km to the reef.
Suits: Wavesailing. Intermediate.....
Wind: SE,E,NE,N,NW.
Water: A NE-E swell can get up to 1.5 metres
Watch: Your gear and ability is suitable for
the conditions as it is a long way back.
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