6th Annual Jupiter Kiteboarding Invasion

[ricki]

Great news about the prizes! Looks like there should be wind and waves for the event. Nothing like a strong NW wind to setup some nice glassy swells in Jupiter. North is side onshore up that way, so good to go for kiting as well as the cold front clocks the wind. It's getting close now.

[ricki]

Was holding off to toss up a forecast. It has been changing somewhat a few times a day and will likely continue to change into the weekend. Still, it is getting GOOD! So, fingers crossed and here goes ...

Friday...West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots. Near shore...seas 2 to 3 feet. In the gulf stream...seas 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Chance of showers.

Friday Night... Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet near shore and up to 6 to 8 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Slight chance of showers.

Saturday...North winds 20 to 25 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet near shore and up to 7 to 9 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Saturday Night...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet near shore and up to 5 to 7 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Sunday...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.

Sunday Night...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet or less near shore and up to 2 to 4 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.

From: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick....y=63&site=mfl



Hope it holds or gets even better. With that sort of setup, clocking strong out of the west to NW, then cooking overnight, we're talking some WAVES. Should be fun.

sorry for the barrage of questions but i must ask...

I'm going there to watch the competition.

How come you only posted the Jupiter Kiteboardin Invasion only yesterday? I thought it would be in the UPCOMING EVENTS section at least one month in advanced so everyone knows?

Is the parking free? I wouldn't like to have to keep changing out bills for quarters and whatnot? Would be a hassle if I decide to camp out.

Do you have to pay to get in?

Is there an area on the beach nearby with flat knee high water for beginners to practice on without disturbing the competition going on nearby?

Can I camp out on the beach or somewhere near the beach? Well, probably a park or something slightly inland because the wind will be kicking and a tent would flap like crazy. I'd just really hate to drive back to ft lauderdale and drive back up the next day. I'm extremely broke.

I couldn't help but notice the winds in your forecast sound like offshore winds. I thought one should never go kitesurfing in offshore winds?

Also where did you get that forecast? I usually have to rely on weather underground which does a generally good job at predicting the weather but i was wondering what your sources were.

Again sorry for all the questions.

oh yeah, how many kiters can we expect to see out there?

If the biggest craziest kitesurfing competition you've been to was a 10 on a scale from 1-10, what would this be?

Please excuse my bluntness, I'm just not familiar with competitions.

[ricki]

Originally Posted by damion_dark

oh yeah, how many kiters can we expect to see out there?

If the biggest craziest kitesurfing competition you've been to was a 10 on a scale from 1-10, what would this be?

Please excuse my bluntness, I'm just not familiar with competitions.

Look over the past event write ups to get a feel for how this event stacks up.

[ricki]

Here's the latest forecast out of NWS for Jupiter south to Deerfield (Jupiter is on the line of two marine forecast zones):


Friday...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots. Near shore...seas 2 to 3 feet. Well offshore...seas 2 feet or less building to 3 to 5 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers likely.

Friday Night...North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet near shore and up to 6 to 8 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Slight chance of light showers.

Saturday...North winds 20 to 25 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet near shore and up to 7 to 9 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Saturday Night...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet near shore and up to 6 to 8 feet in the gulf stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Sunday...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Near shore...seas 2 to 3 feet. In the gulf stream...seas 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Sunday Night...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick....y=52&site=mfl
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick....y=39&site=mfl


So, sounds like it might be a day for Standup Paddle Surfing tomorrow from the south zone forecast. With the north zone, there may be useable nice wind by tomorrow afternoon. Have to wait and see what wx is delivered. Beyond these forecasts, useable wind will come unexpectedly at times. Also, it may be wet at times, perhaps in the morning, then again, they've predicted near 80 % rain chance at times in the past with no wet stuff falling, have to see what comes. Neil has been working up all sorts of ingenious Standup events, what this about pungie standup with the last rider still up winning the day?

Honking wind all night and into the day on Saturday, 20 to 25 N or near sideshore should boost up the waves and provide some nice wind for the heats. It is good it is supposed to start before dawn, saves waiting. The high is supposed to be 62 on Saturday btw with sunny wx. It is supposed to ease at some point during the day, lets hope late. It is supposed to be 10 to 15 kt. on Sunday but the event has been run in this sort of wind before. So be of good cheer, also should have waves remaining from Saturday still coming through.

All in all, the forecast is for a fun weekend, fingers crossed and enjoy!

[eclipsedave]

Heres my guess N side shore 20knts 2:30 pm Friday

[ricki]

Jeremy became concerned about too great a turnout of riders in response to lots of publicity a couple of years back. I recall he gave one weeks notice that year. Since that time, I've backed off myself. The first notice of this year's event went up on here a couple of weeks ago, http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=7712

If you are really interested in Florida kiting events and possible timing, you should look over the coverage of past events including the last five years of this contest at: http://fksa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=115

Unless they've put in meters in the last year, I recall there is no fee for parking. No one charges admission either. You sound like you might be new to the area. I wouldn't expect ANY flat water with useable wind on Saturday. There will likely be a nasty shore break for new kiters although competitors will likely enjoy it. Waves will likely come down a bit on Sunday by the current forecast. If you are not used to kiting in waves, good sized ones at that, I wouldn't plan of kiting on Saturday in that area. Checkout the wave photos from some of the past events here. Flat water is largely unheard of in normal winds in the open ocean, Biscayne Bay and Keys excepted.

There is no legal camping on the beach in Jupiter/Juno or anywhere else on a beach in SE Florida that comes to mind. A couple of the State parks allow it that are near the beach along with the normal commercial camp grounds usually inland. Do your research to avoid problems. Some info along these lines appears in the Florida Guide at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=2278

Yes, offshore winds are predicted for Friday unsuitable for kiting. Winds may bend sideshore in Jupiter, MAYBE, by micrometeo effects but I wouldn't count on it. Neil has standup paddle surfing events laid on which should work out fine regardless of wind direction.

There is a ton of info on this site, covering all your questions and a great deal more. Look around, you have an inquisitive nature, you should find lots of interest. Wx info for all areas of the state appear in the various quadrant forums, for this area at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=6734