"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
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You might try Isla Blanca north of Cancun. There are only one or two
guides
working the area as opposed to 50 working Ascension Bay. Also Isla Blanca
is supposed to be more protected from the weather, so you do not get blown
out as often.




IIRC, the best beaches on Isla Blanca are on the East side, and the wind
does often blow directly onshore there. However, there are some very steep
reefs, so you can wade out in places and cast into deep water.

I once had a motorcycle helmet stolen while I was hiking there, and so
(turnabout being fair play, I slimily reasoned) I stole someone elses on my
way back to drop off the rental bike. I got lost trying to find the bike
shop, and when I finally got there about an hour later, the guy who saw me
lift his helmet was standing there heatedly arguing with the owner about why
he shouldn't have to pay for it. I walked in, he pointed at me and said
"HE'S the guy who stole my helmet, and thats it RIGHT THERE!!" I had to
return the lid, pay the full replacement value of my own helmet, and good
thing I was twice the guys size because he (deservingly) was gonna stomp my
ass.

Later, I discovered the local kids have a thriving business stealing helmets
off of rental bikes, then selling them back to the original shop for 1/4 of
the replacement money the shop takes off the tourist.

--riverman