I would be going over to SA if the wind looked like it was going to happen (but I think I am fishing instead with the flat water opportunity)

Demoing gear is definitely the way to go and Extreme has demos on a regular basis with the reps visiting their shop frequently. Plus, Matanzas is just gorgeous as is St. Augustine in general. I was lucky enough to work there in SA about 10 years ago (its windy man.. windy!!) and windsurfed there what seemed every day.

I just talked to Daryl (Extreme) a few days ago and have a 15m Ion in the works myself.