[ricki]

I can't recall so much wind in late May ever. Hope everyone got a good piece of it. This is starting out as an unusual summer, who knows what useable wind it might still bring.

I've kited Lake Mangonia several times. It has its pluses but also quite a few minuses. If I had to choose between Magonia or a roadtrip and boat to the Miami Flats for using westerly winds I would head to Miami. The wind should be stronger with less wind shadow and better wind from all directions, no nearby barriers, etc..

You definitely need a skilled assistant for launching and landing at the lake. I would bring sand bags to secure your kite leading edge down when not in use. There are limited grass areas there, lots of pavements and cars and a number of trees. Be sure to avoid the windsurfers who have ridden there for decades. It is best in fairly strong NW winds as land effects usually drop the forecast wind speed by 5 mph +. There is wind shadow from buildings from the W and WSW.