Visiting SW Florida Jan 11-14, Need Advice

turtle · #1 01-10-2007, 09:07 AM

Hello to all the SouthWest Florida 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. It looks like Thursday has some wind here in Tampa, but not for Fri & Sat. A road trip from Tampa down the West Coast may have to be the call.

How does the wind look for Thurs, Fri & Sat in Fort Meyers and Sanibel Island?

Any advice on a campground or beach hotel near a good riding spot?

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?

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 $500 in perfect condition, both with one bar for $1,000 or best offer. 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
586-201-4603

latino · #2 01-10-2007, 08:12 PM

hi jhon
fri-sat wheather report swflorida sanibel-fort myers

http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwher...orecast+Graphs

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/laun...hange+Location

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/GM/856.html

fri-sat naples to marcos island ,weather report

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/GM/656.html (naples no good )

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/laun...hange+Location

plan " c " lets go to the east cost ( pompano beach)or surrounding areas

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?
sta=KPMP&model=avn&state=FL&Submit=Change+Location

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AM/651.html

jhon please feel free to call when you hit to the swf
239-601-2700
enrique
swfloridakiteboarding.com
wind stalkers kiteboarding inc.

robertovillate · #3 01-10-2007, 09:53 PM

Hey Latino,

Is it possible to kite anywhere in the Naples area with NE-E-SE wind....or is it too gusty?

What about Sanibel?

Thanks for some local knowledge!

turtle · #4 01-11-2007, 02:07 AM

Latino, thanks for the SW Florida links and information. Heading to the airport now, we land at 9:30am in Tampa.

John

robertovillate · #5 01-12-2007, 11:14 PM

Wow, must be top secret info

see ya on the water

latino · #6 01-13-2007, 02:44 AM

im sorry roberto i dont see your post

east or ne wind in sanibel (light house )is reae for concisdent wind

causeway= n ne gusty
sanibel (light house) ne-e-sw
fort myers beach= n-nw-w on short-s-sw
fm lemark point sse
bonita sse-s-sw-w-nw
naples s-sw-w-nw-north not to good
tiger tail se-sse-s-sw-w-nw-n-(ne and e to gusty)

sanibel wind map 1-12-2007

http://mapper.weatherflow.com/cgi-bi...&rid=221973826

robertovillate · #7 01-13-2007, 06:50 AM

Thanks Latino!

Was hoping to hit Tigertail...maybe not in the stars for the next few days?

Maybe see you there.

cheers

Gorgemonkey · #8 01-16-2007, 02:36 AM

I should be landing on the 16th. Had to short myself on a little gear so only my CB9 and 12m assult, and of course, the awe inspiring jimmy lewis.

If you guys are still in town, give me a ring!
Brian

503-789-8821

latino · #9 01-21-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorgemonkey

I should be landing on the 16th. Had to short myself on a little gear so only my CB9 and 12m assult, and of course, the awe inspiring jimmy lewis.

If you guys are still in town, give me a ring!
Brian

503-789-8821

was nice to seeyou brian in sw florida

enrique
swfloridakiteboarding
wind stalkers kiteboarding