| Skill
Level: 7-10 |
Amenities:
Abreojos is a rural but affluent
fishing town. Most amenities can be found
in town, however the camping is dry and does not
provide anything other than what you bring
in. Water can be bought in town. |
| Sailing conditions: |
Moderate
to very strong winds, big waves and
breakers. Watch out for rocky
outcroppings, the rock reef, and pay
attention to the changing tides and
currents. Windsurfers prefer to sail on the
northwest side of the point, while surfers tend
to stay on the south side of the point. |
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| Rigging area: |
There
really is no rigging area, you just rig on the
beach. |
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| Launch: |
Rocky
and sandy. Must navigate through the waves. |
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| Parking/Camping: |
Parking
and camping are free on the point, approximately
2km from town. |
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| Extras: |
The town of Abreojos is small, but
affluent. Amenities include auto shops
capable of welding, fixing flats and other simple
procedures. Abreojos has their own dirt
runway airport |
| Warnings and hazards: |
Standard
Safety Tips
Site specific: Special
precautions should be taken when sailing in the
ocean. One should always be aware of the
local currents and tides. Abreojos is a
difficult sailing site, which should not be
attempted by beginners. There are numerous
rocky reef outcroppings as well as large breaking
waves. |
Directions
to get there: |
Traveling on Hwy 1, look for the access
road signs pointing west from Hwy 1 for Punta
Abreojos. The access road is long and the
condition depends on how recently it has been
plowed for the fish trucks. Small cars
should use caution and travel slowly on the
road. Trucks and/or 4-wheel drive are
recommended. |
| Site owner: |
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| Site liaison: |
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| Comments and news about this
site: |
The residents of Abreojos are very
friendly and welcoming toward windsurfers and
surfers, and you'll see some of them out on the
water with you. Recently an American couple
was married
in this welcoming environment. As with most
of the places in Baja, it is very special and
visitors should give the utmost consideration and
respect to the residents and locals.
If you have any news about this sailing site, or
mistakes or additions for this page; please Email
us at windance@windance.com. |
