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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom:12px;">[[Main Page|EcuaWiki]] › [[Portal:The Peninsula|The Peninsula]] › [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)|Outdoor Activities]] › Sailing</div>
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== Overview ==

Salinas has been a sailing hub on Ecuador's Pacific coast for decades, driven by the presence of the Navy Base and the [[Salinas]] yacht community. The '''Club de Yates de Salinas''' (Salinas Yacht Club) operates on the malecón and is the anchor of recreational sailing on the peninsula.

Sailing conditions in Salinas Bay are characterized by:
* '''Protected bay''' on the northern (bay) side — manageable for smaller craft and day sails
* '''Afternoon thermal''' from June–November (15–25 kn) for good sailing wind
* '''Open Pacific access''' from La Chocolatera for offshore passages toward Galápagos or south toward Peru
* '''Year-round use''' — even the calmer beach season has some wind for light-air sailing

Salinas is a waypoint for cruising boats transiting the Pacific. The harbour offers some services for blue-water yachts.

== Operators & Charters ==

Sailing charters and excursions operate from the Salinas malecón. These range from sunset sails on the bay to full-day whale-watching charters (June–September). Operators change seasonally — ask at the malecón or at the yacht club for current offerings.

== See Also ==
* [[Kitesurfing (La Peninsula)|Kitesurfing]] — same wind system
* [[Whale Watching (La Peninsula)|Whale Watching]] — some operators use sailing vessels
* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

[[Category:Outdoor Activities]]
[[Category:Water Sports]]
[[Category:Salinas]]
[[Category:La Peninsula]]
[[Category:Peninsula]]
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