Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: surf in MARGUERITA ISL. (VENEZUELA)
Date: 9 Feb 1996
Been there twice. Playa Parquito is supposed to be the surfing beach but I have to wonder if Playa Guacoco is better. Playa el Aqua is right next to Parquito and has a some what mellower break. Bring wax and stickers for the locals and GIVE THEM AWAY.
You may be asked if you want to sell your boards – consider it as the price of used boards is at least $400 US. Locals are friendly but don’t try to shit on them. Spongers are the best I’ve ever seen except for the pros. Wax is very expensive and the locals don’t have a lot of $$$$. E-mail me back and I can give you some particulars if you tell me where you are staying.
DON’T RENT A CAR – very expensive and the local taxis can get you anywhere you want to go for less – even with boards. Definitly E-mail me back and I will tell you more about the taxis.
– George
From: JF
Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: venezuela..I NEED INFO
Date: 14 Nov 1995
I surfed Venezuela for 20 years. Most of large surf is generated by hurricanes passing through El Mar Caribe north of Venezuela. Year round surf generated by easterly wind which blows 90% of the time . Early morning usually glassy. Central coast (Litoral Central- La Guaira to Los Caracas) breaks: Los Cocos (beach break), Los Caracas (right point break), Punta de Piedras (in Naiguata), Puerto Azul, etc. Other surf areas towards the easterly coast (Oriente) are also good. Let me know if you need more specifics.
– JF
