FLORIDA GUIDE - SW Coast, Ft. Myers, Sanibel Island

maiseuh78 · #1 12-15-2009, 08:05 AM

Hi everybody

I'm Eric from Marseille South of France

I will be in Holidays in Fort Myers from 24 april till 5 may 2010
I would like to know the average wind speed for this period and if it's possible to rent equipment (kite and board) on local shop?? and also the price.

Further my investigation seems it's possible to ride on Sanibel Island.

Thanks for your help

ricki · #2 12-15-2009, 08:15 AM

I would get in touch with Latino on here, www.swfloridakiteboarding.com for more specific information. The season sometimes ends sometime in May, April can be a real good month. In recent years, normal trends have eased making long term predictions more uncertain. As a rule most shops don't rent kites in the USA, boards are a different matter. I would talk to Latino and see what you can work out.

maiseuh78 · #3 12-15-2009, 09:57 AM

Many thanks for your quick reply,

Or may be, if it's not possible i can take only my kite and rent only a board?

Do you that only my f-one bandidos 10m (range 12knots till 30) is enough for the spring wind to avoid some additionnal flight charges?

Also one of my friend need a Naish kite, i have this solution to buy it and test it for him

Brgds

ricki · #4 12-15-2009, 11:07 AM

If you could pack only one kite, your 10 m with that wind range sounds pretty good. Trying to secure a board locally makes sense although I would make arrangements in advance of your trip. Have a great visit!

michalswarm · #5 03-20-2010, 01:31 AM

Florida is the best destination in the world all the places there are amazing and memorable.As here in this post all the guideline regarding the Florida is really very helpful for all and specially for the one who is going first time or planning to go.The most exciting spot i think is the beaches of Florida it is just a beautiful place all over the world.

milgrujic · #6 08-10-2010, 06:53 PM

I agree, Florida (southwest) is the best kitesurfing destination in US. Sanibel Island and Marco Island are magnificent places for kitesurfing.

Cloud Surfer · #7 09-02-2010, 07:42 AM

This post seems helpful for new visitors, however it should be updated as Bunche Beach is closed to kiteboarding. Wouldn't want to steer a visitor out there only to get fined or create an unhealthy situation for the local kiting community.

ricki · #8 09-02-2010, 08:29 AM

This was written five years ago for a magazine article in SBC Kiteboard Magazine and uploaded on here as well. It was never intended to sit around unmodified ignoring changes as they developed. That burden falls on the users to fill in. Thanks for doing just that! I am having trouble seeing what the north and south boundaries of Bunche Beach are. What parts of Ft. Myers Beach are still open to kiting, some I hope?

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Originally Posted by Cloud Surfer

This post seems helpful for new visitors, however it should be updated as Bunche Beach is closed to kiteboarding. Wouldn't want to steer a visitor out there only to get fined or create an unhealthy situation for the local kiting community.