Surfing El Norte

© Marta J. Baldwin

Surfing El Norte

Uploaded: December 31, 2011

Description

From November to March, the Sea of Cortez is a windsurfer's paradise, particularly from the central coast southward. In Los Barriles on the East Cape, sideshore winds collectively called El Norte, are aided by thermals from the Sierra de La Laguna and blow 18-30 knots for weeks at a time.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Comments

Chris Ebben December 31, 2011

Just perfect. I wish I was game to try this when I was young!! Great action shot, good work=^..^= #1433600

Marta J. Baldwin January 01, 2012

Thank you Chris! I have the same wish :) It looks SO fun!!! #9897174

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