Visiting Tampa Jan 11-14, need local info

[turtle]

Hello to all the Tampa Kiteboarders from here in Sharkless Michigan. A couple of us are flying into Tampa early Thursday morning to hopefully get in a couple great windy and warm sessions while we are in Florida.

How does the wind look for Thurs, Fri & Sat?
What spots should we hit on which directions?
Where is a good spot for wave riding?
Where is a good spot for flat water?
Any local dangers (Sharks) or regulations we need to be aware of?
If there is no wind in Tampa, where should we plan a road trip to?

Both of us are PASA Level 3 riders, so no worries.

Side Note: I am looking to off 2 of my 2006 North Rhinos while I am in town if anyone is interested. 10M Black & Blue $450; 14M Green & Yellow $450 in perfect condition. These were bought new at the beginning of this season, no patches, rips or repairs. I have to make way for my new quiver of 2007 Naish Torch IIIs. Send me a message if you are interested.

Hope to see all of you on the water.

John
www.KiteMI.com

[BigR]

>>How does the wind look for Thurs, Fri & Sat?
good VERY early morning Thurs, less on early Fri and much less on Sat; key is crack of dawn on NE winds or you missed it

>>What spots should we hit on which directions?
Skyway or East Beach on East winds forecast

>>Where is a good spot for wave riding?
None on the west coast for east winds

>>Where is a good spot for flat water?
again, Skyway or East bch

>>Any local dangers (Sharks) or regulations we need to be aware of?
Bull sharks in the spring, Or Toby Wilson the rest of the time

>>If there is no wind in Tampa, where should we plan a road trip to?
East coast , the further east and south towards miami and the keys , the more wind this weekend

[turtle]

Thanks for the details, I really appreciate it!

John

[toby wilson]

Yep, look out sonny 'cause my sick stylish moves on the water might distract any ladies you bring along so much that they are mesmerized by my superior skills. The hazard comes when you get pissed off and lose concentration while riding, at the excessive drooling taking place over the show that I am giving and loop, then crash yer kite in tha process. I am a hazard to the women indeed...