Map of Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake
Peggy viewing the Lake from the balcony of our hotel room
Panorama of Lake Garda from our hotel
Town of Torbole, where we stayed
One of a number of boats that ferries passengers between town on the Lake
Shaka Windsurf Center, where I rented gear, hosts frequent meets and competitions
New selection of JP boards in Shaka's rental fleet
Owner, Mike, shows Barrett his latest & favorite board, the Naish Starship 100
Launching ramp at Shaka. The ramps are padded to minimize gear damage.
Lake Garda is a spectacular setting that feels uncrowded despite 100-200 windsurfers being on the...
Afternoon wind during my visit was in the 7.0 to 7.5m range, but most sailors rigged smaller....
Peggy orders lunch from windsurfer's cafe. The meals were delicious and affordable.
Thermal winds are funneled during the afternoon between mountains flanking the Lake
Conditions progress from flat water to lake waves as the wind ramps up
