THE FLORIDA TO BAHAMAS KITEBOARD RACE
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Neil Hutchinson of
XRATED KITEBOARDING and Key West to Cuba Crossing fame has worked hard to bring a unique kiteboarding event to the world. It is the first ever kiteboarding race from Florida to the Bahamas across the Straits of Florida.
Neil near the finish.
From the USA across the fast running Florida Current into a different country and outstanding place to ride and hang out, The Biminis.
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It's all about riding.
For flying over or back, Neil has gotten in touch with
Chalks Airlines, fly the legend!
Neil has lined up some accomodations in Alicetown on North Bimini including:
The Complete Angler Bar and Hotel (Hemingway would have really fit in here)
The Complete Angler bar is a classic with great drinks, conch fritters and island music at night.
The Bluewater Resort and Marina sandwiched between Kings and Queens Highway in Alicetown.
The Seacrest Resort and Marina
Get in touch with Neil for contact info at the hotels at
<Nhukusa@aol.com> or 954-647-7228.
The launch area in Florida is still under consideration along with predicted wind conditions at the time of the Crossing and could range from
Ft. Lauderdale ...
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to Miami ...
a wild and memorable ride across the Straits of Florida is anticipated ending on North Bimini Beach below Kings Highway
The Beach at the far side of the Crossing.
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The Northshore (of Bimini).
Once you're on Bimini, go nuts or just hang out. It's good for that and a great deal more.
Downtown.
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You could stroll uh swim down the roads of Atlantis. (they look like innundated natural beach rock formations to me but shhhh don't let on!
more here).
The water is often very clear.
The Sapona ferrocement wreck aka former Prohibition speakeasy/casino aka WWII strafing/bombing target is always worth a visit.
You could pickup a big billfish, torment the hell out of it and smoke it or something. Say hi to Ernest.
For lots more information be sure to checkout
the event website here
Hope to see you there, it should be quite a ride!