Windsurfing lake Garda

Barrett & Peggy vacation at Lake Garda in N. Italy, Sept. 2013

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Windsurfers start learning early. We saw many families with kids joining parents on windsurfing...
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Mute swans at night in front of hotel
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There are plenty of places to stay, including this 4 star hotel catering to sailors
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There are two windy periods on the Lake, early morning and afternoon. In the lull as the wind...
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We climb above Lake Garda during the mid-morning lull for a hike and views of the Italian Alps.
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The trail hugs the slopes providing spectacular views. In places such as this, metal stars allow...
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Back at the Lake, windsurfers rigging up and heading out early in the afternoon
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Back on the water again. I brought a shorty wetsuit - just right for 70F water in the afternoon.
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The Lake is big. Get away from shore and you can sail in solitude.
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After sailing it's time to relax
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Lunch at the windsurf café
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Bike paths were a fun way to get around and explore the N. end of the Lake
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Town of Tórbole as darkness falls. During the evening, there's an après-windsurf dinner &...
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Enjoying the morning in town.
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This windsurfer vacationing from England parks his car and avoids crowded launch conditions at the...