Unedited - Windsurfing Corpus Christi TX 2015
Unedited - Windsurfing in Corpus Christi TX 2015
Windsurfing Corpus Christi
Foghorn Entertainment Editor, Stephen Gonzalez, visited the Corpus Christi bayfront on Ocean Drive to capture Windsurfers taking advantage of the winds and waves
Formula Windsurfing in Corpus Christi Texas.
Video was shot with a GOPRO in a waterproof case. Our mounting bracket was mounted on a sail batten at the top of the mast sleave.
Windsurfing at Corpus Christi - Bird Island, TX
Chirsmas windsurfing at Corpus Christi, Bird Island, TX
Padre Is. National Seashore 2010-7-29 part 2 of 2.mp4
Part 2 of our walk from Padre Island National Seashore to Malachite Beach.
North Padre Island New Years 2009
Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore
At the beginning of spring, 2919, the Two Tired Teachers took a 10 day trip which ended at the Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, TX.
One of our favorite things about the trip is that we were litereally parked on the beach for free. Another thing the Two Tired Teachers loved about staying on the beach was the sound of the waves all night.
Finding specific information about the park is not easy, so the Two Tired Teachers break it down in the video. First, cross the causeway and continue driving. You will enter the Padre Island National Seashore.
From there, you have four camping options. The first is the North Beach. This one is absolutely free if you don't need any hookups for the duration of the stay. Find a place on a mile of beach, and park close to the dunes.
We, however, needed to empty our tanks and get fresh potable water. For that, you need to enter the fee area. The fee area includes a dump station, a place to get potable water, access to the visitors center, and access to both flush and vault toilets.
To enter the fee area costs $10 for one night or $20 for 2 - 14 nights. If you have an America the Beautiful pass, the entrance fee is waived. The ranger at the fee station told us if we bought the $80 pass, they would go ahead and let us use it that day. Since our plan is to visit more national parks, we bought the pass.
The seond camping option is Bird Island Basin, a place used for windsurfing. The fee for that area is $8 plus the entrance fee. You are at the water, but the camping area is a parking lot where you are relatively tightly slotted next to your neighbors.
Bird Basin Island is a premiere sight in the US for windsurfing. As a matter of fact, The windsurfing area is ranked by Windsurfing Magazine as the best flat water sailing site in the continental USA.
Worldwinds is the pro shop at Bird Isand Basin. They offer lessons as well as equipment rental.
Another camping option is Malaquite Campground. At that campground, there are flush toilets. The fee for Malaquite is $14 a night. It is asphalt, so you don't drive on sand. Also, the wind probably wouldn't be as strong since Malaquite is behind the dunes.
The visitors center has vending machines, and also beach wheelchairs are available. If you
The fourth camping place is the South Beach. You keep following the causeway road, and you will hit the South Beach. The first five miles are for two wheel drive, and the last 55 miles are for four wheel drive.
South Beach is another free camping area. The only thing you are charged is the entrance fee to the park.
All of the camping at the National Seashore at Padre Island is first come, first serve. Each of the campgrounds have a kiosk. You need to stop there and register.
A last option is Mustang Island, a Texas State Park. As of March, 2019, the park wasn't open for camping because of the damage from Hurricane Harvey. If you are staying at Mustang Island, you will not be staying on the beach. The camping there is on a parking lot, but you do have water and electric hook ups.
Wildlife at the park includes, the black skimmer, a bird that fishes morning and evening. In the video you can see them splashing in the water as they try to catch fish.
We also saw ghost crabs. They are shy creatures which burrow in the sand when anyone approaches them.
The trip was extremely enjoyable; however, there are some negatives to camping on the beach. Sand gets in and on everything. It is very important to visit a car wash soon after you leave the park because of the sand.
Oleander Windsurfing 3/19/2011
Another fun sesh at Oelander in early spring 2011
5 minutes with Guy Cribb...in Texas!!
Windsurfing- freeride clinic with Guy Cribb -Padre Island, Corpus Christi,TX at WorldWinds. March 2013. Awesome!!!
A XX - 2006 CFV MX Malachite Beach TX USA
Malachite Beach at Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) on North Padre Island. It's a beautiful stretch of beach that's miles and miles long. This is Sea Turtle Central, in the US effort to conserve the endangered and indigenous Kemp's ridley sea turtle for the last 45 years. The effort has been overseen by Dr. Donna Shaver, and a great group of staff and volunteers who comb the beach repeatedly during the day looking for sea turtle nests and tracks. If you time it right and phone ahead, during May, June and into July you can watch controlled releases of hatchlings, a very different experience from what we've enjoyed in MX, but a wonderful thing to see nonetheless.
Hatchling Release at Padre Is. National Seashore
Dr. Donna Shaver and her staff and volunteers work to protect the endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle through research, egg collection and incubation, and public outreach. Each summer they invite the public to witness the release of hatchling clutches to the Gulf of Mexico. Their work has resulted in the repopulation of the Texas coast by Kemp's Ridley turtles, with 4 consecutive years of record nesting.
windsurfing in mid August in Galveston Bay, texas
windsurfing, sailworks, robert composites, galveston bay
Bird Island Freestyle
Bird Island Freestyle
Winds a Blowin' South Padre Island, TX
On 03/03/12 a strong cold front brought 35+ mph winds to South Padre Island, TX. It was my first day to kick off the Spring windsurfing season. What a treat. I used my GoPro2 camera with multiple mounting positions to capture the excitement of sailing the Laguna Madre, south of the Queen Isabella Causeway. My Ezzy Wave Panther 2 sail and my custom-designed Open Ocean board provided me with a day to remember. In this video, I was attempting to show why those of us hooked on this sport get such a RUSH sailing high winds. I think non-windsurfers will also enjoy viewing the physical exertion required of this sport. Lastly, I want to express my deep appreciation to my friend, fellow windsurfer, song writer and musician Ted Matzen. He wrote and performed the song for my video. Those from San Diego, Columbia River Gorge and Maui, Hawaii might have had the opportunity to listen to and enjoy Ted and his band. Have fun watching the video.
windsurfing CC
very windy day at Corpus Christi
Windsurfing Lewisville Lake, TX
My First Project
Comfort Suites North Padre Island in Padre Island TX
Prices: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . Comfort Suites North Padre Island 15209 Windward Drive Padre Island TX 78418 Offering a stunning view, the Comfort Suites North Padre Island is located across the street from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This hotel is convenient to many popular beaches and waterfront attractions, including Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park, and bird watching hot-spots like Bird Island Basin and the Mollie Beattie Coastal Habitat Community. Dedicated to the memory of the late singer, the nearby Selena Museum has become one of south Texas' most visited attractions. A variety of shops, cocktail lounges and restaurants can be found in the surrounding area. With an average temperature of about 71 degrees Fahrenheit, Corpus Christi is a favorite year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular water sports include fishing, sailing, windsurfing, boating and jet skiing. Additional favorite pastimes are golfing, tennis, biking and rollerblading. Hotel offers guests many amenities, including: Free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, Double pillow-top mattresses, Ocean views and balconies and Equipped kitchen suites. Your Morning Breakfast is full of hot options, making breakfast at the Comfort Suites North Padre Island the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors. If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast. This all-suite hotel offers one-room, one-bedroom, kitchen and hot tub suites. Basic suite amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board and full-length mirror. All rooms also have ceiling fans, desks with ergonomic chairs and cable television with DVD/VCR players for added guest enjoyment. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms. For a beautiful view of the ocean, choose a room with a balcony. After a long day of work or play, guests can get a workout in the exercise room and swim in the outdoor pool. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like copy and fax services and access to the on-site business center. The two meeting rooms accommodate up to 125 people for most events and business functions. There is also an executive boardroom. Laundry facilities and ample parking are provided on the premises for added guest convenience.
DEBCAR Spring 2013 Windsurfing HD
Windsurfing at Bird Island Basin, in the Laguna Madre between Corpus Christi, Texas and Padre Island in April 2013. Featured sailors are Carey and Debbie and Chris and Vanessa. Original music by The Hello, from albums Polynomy (1986) and Better Than Nothing (1987).
Windsurfing the Laguna Madre, SPI, Texas 2012
We tried South Padre Island in Dec / Jan this year for windsurfing. It has been much cooler than in the spring but there have been a lot of north winds. Those allow me to sail the Laguna Madre (bump and jump chop) by the Queen Isabella Causeway. Unfortunately, the usually clear blue water has been churned up and silt makes the channel murky. The footage is from a helmet-mounted HD GoPro 2, which I love. Enjoy the clip; it was a fun day of sailing! We had 20 to 30 mph winds and SUNSHINE.
Mike C Spock attempt
Decentish spock attempt at Lake Texana Texas. Unlike that superb footage from loopmiller, which seems to have disappeared