Windsurfing near Oleander Point at Cole Park
- Corpus Christi (12 km)
- Bob Hall (27 km)
- Bird Island Basin (35 km)
- Indianola (121 km)
- Lake Texana (156 km)
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Location
Central Corpus' most popular launch, Oleander is a small grassy pull out in the south part of Cole Park where Oleander Street ends at Ocean Drive. Former Site of the US Open Windsurfing Championships.
Difficulty
Intermediate to advanced. This is a great bump-and-jump spot. On a windy day, the bay is rough and for experienced sailors only. Solid jibing and deep water waterstarting skills are recommended. The launch is easy with waist to chest deep water for 75 to 100 yards out over a sandy bottom. After that, the depth is 6 feet or more.
Wind/water
Usually sailed with a SE wind, although is sailable in N, NE, E, and with a windline, in S winds. No facilities are at the site, but restrooms are available about half mile north in Cole Park.
Hazards
Jellyfish sometimes present. ==Parking/rigging==Parking accommodates 30-40 cars with a large grassy rigging area and a short, steep walk down the bluff to the rocky beach.