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Davenport Landing
North of Santa Cruz, south of Waddell and Davenport. Has earned a reputation for the best wave sailing on this stretch of coast. Expect to find clean waves, side to side-off winds, big shorebreak and, protective local sailors. back to California sites

Skill Level: 7-10	Amenities: Limited parking, bathrooms, grassy rigging, sharks and locals.
Sailing conditions:	Best waves in the area. Upper and lowers reef break up the crowd and host a variety of conditions. Lightest winds in the area, but the best waves. Side to side-off shore 4.5-5.5 winds with head to logo high waves.
Rigging area:	Sandy/grassy rigging area close to parking and in full view of the sailing.
Launch:	Off the sand into the Pacific ocean. The shore break here is tricky and has even broken a few bones. Lighter, gusty winds at the launch.
Parking/Camping:	Smallish parking area with more locals than visitors, so be courteous.
Extras:	Big bathrooms, great view of the cliffs, pacific ocean and sailing zone.
Warnings and hazards:	Standard Safety Tips Site specific: The upper break is a soft wave except on bigger swells, and has a huge channel for getting out easily. Lowers breaks in smaller swells and has a bowlier shape to its' sections. If you lose your stuff there, it washes onto a rock shelf beating up your gear until you get to it. In places, the shelf is covered in mussels that will cut through booties, wetsuits, and skin. For the truly unlucky, there is "The Cave". South of the point there is a cave in the sea cliff that the right order of unfortunate events can draw you or your gear into. Whatever goes into the cave comes out in pieces. Don't try to save your gear if it heads into the cave, it isn't worth the risk, just swim away. One should always be aware of the local currents, tides and underwater obstacles.
Directions to get there:	The closest of the well-known spots to Santa Cruz, head north form town about 11 miles. Turn west onto Davenport Landing Road, across from the concrete plant. From the north, drive through the "town" of Davenport Landing and a mile or so further south. Davenport Landing Road is one way, so turn right at the second intersection and proceed to the parking area.
Site owner:	"The Landlord"
Site liaison:	S.C. locals
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