Im Going to Boracay in Feb and cant wait.

I went to Mui Ne this year. Mui Ne is a large bay - so open water with some killer shore dump. Was cross onshore. I went in their off windy season so it wasnt the best time of year - it was only 12 knots if that. I didnt sail only kited as it was lame wind. I wouldnt say it was a goodmlearning spot as you punch straight out offshore.

To be honest I didnt rate Mui Ne and would rather sail at home. We are spoilt. Accom was good and internet via hotel wifi was good.

I wouldnt return to Mui Ne in a hurry though. Pretty overated.

Boracay looks the go. It appears to be a big lagoon so should be plenty of room and most of the kiters will want to stick close to shore where people watch them lol.

ANOTHER POINT - If you're talking about going in our winter you may get skunked as its the off season over there. From all reports Boracay windy season is Nov to March. Vietnam was not windy when I went late May.

I've been to Boracay but not been to Mu Ne. So here's what I know. hope it helps:

Boracay - getting there takes a flight from Sydney to Manila, then another flight to the island next to Boracay, then a boat to Boracay. If you stay at Reef Retreat at Bulabog beach you can arrange for somebody to meet you at the landing on Boracay. it's mid-priced but once you get into the swing of things you can find a place that is cheaper for longer. Reef Retreat is a great place to stay though.

Nov - April trade winds blow onto Bulabog beach from the east so it is the place to w'surf or k'surf. I learnt to k'surf there. You'll need boots to avoid the sea urchins! The wind is up in the mornings but dies in the afternoon. So if you enjoy boozing nightly you'll miss the best of the breeze.

Apr - Oct trade winds reverse and blow onto White Sands beach from the west. there is a lot of accomodation here and is also the nightly party strip (watch out for the ladies. They are NOT real!!).

My own experience was great on Bulabog. Nice place to chill away from the party scene on the other side of the island (a 10min walk). I kitesurfed most days. My friends windsurfed. The kites tend to steer clear of windsurfers. Who wants to get their lines wrapped around a mast afterall? And the majority of both sporting types are respectful of each other.

If you want to learn to K'surf in tropical clear waist deep water then bulabog is definitely the place.

My friends Rabs and Orson windsurfed there and got blind every night at White Sands beach. Their experience wasn't so positive as a result as they missed the morning breezes. I have to say I think 2008 was not a great year for breeze. Drop Matt a line at Reef Retreat and ask him what the wind is or has been like in 2010/11.

As for Mu Ne I know it is good for both too. But you could be better off learning to kite elsewhere as there are dumping waves on shore. For windsurfing it is good for sure. Have that advice told to me from Rabs (also a forum member)

The vietnamese are a nice bunch of people too and if you are on the mainland and you get bored at least you can go some where else. On Boracay (7km by 1 km) there isn't much else to do.

Best of luck either way. send us a post card!

Ellobuddha said...
If you're talking about going in our winter you may get skunked as its the off season over there. From all reports Boracay windy season is Nov to March. Vietnam was not windy when I went late May.

I'm from Europe, forgot to mention that... I asked here cause the spots are so close to Aus. so I figured more people here would be familiar with the spots. Seems like I was right.

Reflex Films said...
www.windsurf-vietnam.com/video-gallery/
(scroll down to the full moon beach video on the right hand side)

Wind was sideshore and shorey was super fun waist to head high - great for reos and mini airs. right out the front of the hotel restaurant. (Full moon beach)

Cool, had a look at those vids there and looks like some pretty fun waves there.

@Puncho, thanks for the info, will look out for the lady boys! :)

P.S. I asked the same question at the mpora.com windsurfing forums and thought it would be a good idea to interlink the two posts - so that everyone else interested can easily find both discussions and the info within. There are some good tips there as well. Here is the post at mpora.com: boards.mpora.com/forums/4-questions-mui-t60021.html?p=868048#post868048

NFI,

These wave spots you speak of. How accessible are they?

Would lug own kites to use if some decent spots for waves and then just hire sail gear for the lagoon.

Cheers
EB

Sorry Willy I was referring to Boracay.