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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Sailing <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#90caf9;">La Península</span></div><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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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.<br />
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Sailing conditions in Salinas Bay are characterized by:<br />
* '''Protected bay''' on the northern (bay) side — manageable for smaller craft and day sails<br />
* '''Afternoon thermal''' from June–November (15–25 kn) for good sailing wind<br />
* '''Open Pacific access''' from La Chocolatera for offshore passages toward Galápagos or south toward Peru<br />
* '''Year-round use''' — even the calmer beach season has some wind for light-air sailing<br />
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Salinas is a waypoint for cruising boats transiting the Pacific. The harbour offers some services for blue-water yachts.<br />
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== Operators & Charters ==<br />
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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.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Kitesurfing (La Peninsula)|Kitesurfing]] — same wind system<br />
* [[Whale Watching (La Peninsula)|Whale Watching]] — some operators use sailing vessels<br />
* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index<br />
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