Here are some photos that Greg took of me having fun on a Sunday. We were hoping for some nuking wind today but settled for 15 to 20 knots. This week looks a little weak, but should be okay.
Another Nice Day
1/23/11
Here are some photos that Greg took of me having fun on a Sunday. We were hoping for some nuking wind today but settled for 15 to 20 knots. This week looks a little weak, but should be okay.
Here are some photos that Greg took of me having fun on a Sunday. We were hoping for some nuking wind today but settled for 15 to 20 knots. This week looks a little weak, but should be okay.
February is Almost Here
1/29/11
January has had its good weeks and not so good weeks but still had plenty of kiteable days. There has been a lack of nuking days but that isn't all bad. Lighter wind is great for the beginners and for working on new moves without the worry of getting hammered. It also makes sitting on the beach much more comfortable. The social aspect of this sport is an important part of the fun of going to the beach at every opportunity. We have a great band of kiters here.
We just lost two of our anchor kiters as Glenn and Sue are on their way back to Canada. They will be missed. Glen has a nice variety of moves, and he does all of them with a smoothness that makes his style unique. It was great to see Sue's confidence and enthusiasm and proficiency grow during her stay and she's an inspiration to the other female kiters that are coming out to take up the sport. Way to go you two - hope to see you next year.
February is almost upon us and the forecast is calling for some strong wind. February is often our best month.
January has had its good weeks and not so good weeks but still had plenty of kiteable days. There has been a lack of nuking days but that isn't all bad. Lighter wind is great for the beginners and for working on new moves without the worry of getting hammered. It also makes sitting on the beach much more comfortable. The social aspect of this sport is an important part of the fun of going to the beach at every opportunity. We have a great band of kiters here.
We just lost two of our anchor kiters as Glenn and Sue are on their way back to Canada. They will be missed. Glen has a nice variety of moves, and he does all of them with a smoothness that makes his style unique. It was great to see Sue's confidence and enthusiasm and proficiency grow during her stay and she's an inspiration to the other female kiters that are coming out to take up the sport. Way to go you two - hope to see you next year.
February is almost upon us and the forecast is calling for some strong wind. February is often our best month.
Brrrr....
2/2/11
The forecast called for 35+ knot wind today but it stayed very northerly and there wasn't much wind at the beach. Several of us showed up to try to kite in big wind but just Tyler and Carlos had bothered to go out by the time I left around 4:00. Besides huge gaps in the wind, it was cold. Very cold. And tomorrow is supposed to be a lot colder. Brrr...
The wind kicked up a lot of dust as you can see below. It was an all around nasty day.
The forecast called for 35+ knot wind today but it stayed very northerly and there wasn't much wind at the beach. Several of us showed up to try to kite in big wind but just Tyler and Carlos had bothered to go out by the time I left around 4:00. Besides huge gaps in the wind, it was cold. Very cold. And tomorrow is supposed to be a lot colder. Brrr...
The wind kicked up a lot of dust as you can see below. It was an all around nasty day.
Warming Up
2/4/11
It is still colder than normal but it is warming up, getting into the high 60's. Normal is 75 degrees. Wind has been brutal here in town but has stayed from the north and I haven't bothered to go to the beach the last two days so I don't know if it was kitable. Tomorrow looks like better weather. I just hope the wind doesn't mellow out too much.
It is still colder than normal but it is warming up, getting into the high 60's. Normal is 75 degrees. Wind has been brutal here in town but has stayed from the north and I haven't bothered to go to the beach the last two days so I don't know if it was kitable. Tomorrow looks like better weather. I just hope the wind doesn't mellow out too much.
More Normal
2//5/11
The wind started out cold, westerly, and light Saturday. It got better. Turned out to be a nice day. A few photographers showed up. That always gets us to push a little extra. Below is a photo that Bob Ingelhart took of Luque. Sunday and Monday are looking to be excellent.
The wind started out cold, westerly, and light Saturday. It got better. Turned out to be a nice day. A few photographers showed up. That always gets us to push a little extra. Below is a photo that Bob Ingelhart took of Luque. Sunday and Monday are looking to be excellent.
Wonderful
2/7/11
The water was cold (so they tell me - I'm in a dry suit) but the wind was wonderful. I think most kiters had one of those "Best day ever!" days. Lots of smiles. Here is another shot thanks to Bob.
The water was cold (so they tell me - I'm in a dry suit) but the wind was wonderful. I think most kiters had one of those "Best day ever!" days. Lots of smiles. Here is another shot thanks to Bob.
Fireman John
Nice Wind
2/11/11
There must have been a dozen kiters out today. Still, it was never crowded out on the water. Tomorrow is Saturday and the forecast is for another great day. If all the kids from Hermosillo show up it will be a packed day. Should be fun.
There must have been a dozen kiters out today. Still, it was never crowded out on the water. Tomorrow is Saturday and the forecast is for another great day. If all the kids from Hermosillo show up it will be a packed day. Should be fun.
Jimee and Kenn late in the day Guest Appearance
2/14/11
Gerald, Scott, Joe
Gerald and Joe drove down to stay for a couple of days but it doesn't look like the wind is going to cooperate. Forecast is for only 9 to 12 knots. Yesterday we drove over to the unfinished condos across the bay to check it out and what a mess it is over there. The whole area is torn up.
Windy Week
2/28/11
Wind has been blowing. Should keep on blowing. I've got a new kite and I'm starting to get my timing down on it and it is awesome. It's a 2010 Cabrinha Crossbow 10M. It's got me gust hunting to boost big. Today had gusts over 25 but I hardly felt them since every time one came, I'd jump. Come to think of it - boosting to avoid gusts was how I got addicted to jumping. It seems like I used to kite overpowered a lot and one of my bailout moves for when I thought I was about to lose my edge along with any kind of control was to jump. Then I could get the kite back over my head, land, set my edge again and keep on kiting.
Wind has been blowing. Should keep on blowing. I've got a new kite and I'm starting to get my timing down on it and it is awesome. It's a 2010 Cabrinha Crossbow 10M. It's got me gust hunting to boost big. Today had gusts over 25 but I hardly felt them since every time one came, I'd jump. Come to think of it - boosting to avoid gusts was how I got addicted to jumping. It seems like I used to kite overpowered a lot and one of my bailout moves for when I thought I was about to lose my edge along with any kind of control was to jump. Then I could get the kite back over my head, land, set my edge again and keep on kiting.
Another San Carlos Day
2/12/11
Today was Saturday and it was windy so that means that the beach was full of kites. Lots of very good kiters, beginners, and every level in between. Lots of near disasters. In other words, a typical weekend.
Haley
Fer
Today was Saturday and it was windy so that means that the beach was full of kites. Lots of very good kiters, beginners, and every level in between. Lots of near disasters. In other words, a typical weekend.
Haley
FerGreat Wind
3/3/11
We are finally getting some strong winds. Today was great and the next two days should be even better. My new kite has awsome power when you want it and plenty of depower when you don't. The amount of power available is actually a bit scary. I was jumping really, really high today but landing hard. I could have pushed for jumps even higher but I don't dare do it until I get my timing down on the landings. Below is a photo courtesy of Sid.
We are finally getting some strong winds. Today was great and the next two days should be even better. My new kite has awsome power when you want it and plenty of depower when you don't. The amount of power available is actually a bit scary. I was jumping really, really high today but landing hard. I could have pushed for jumps even higher but I don't dare do it until I get my timing down on the landings. Below is a photo courtesy of Sid.
A Couple of Nice Days
3/9/11
Tuesday and Wednesday were good. Not sure about tomorrow. It was unusual for midweek that a bunch of kiters came down from Hermosillo and one from Obregon. Weather was warm and the water is starting to turn although it is still in the low 60's.
Crappy Forecast
3/15/11
Kenn
Kenn and Dane
Late Afternoon Wind
3/18/11
I think that we'll have late afternoon wind tomorrow, Saturday. If you can believe TempBreak, the water temperature is up to 70 degrees (21C.) That may limit the thermals and cut down on the wind so I don't expect too much. Tuesday still looks good.
I think that we'll have late afternoon wind tomorrow, Saturday. If you can believe TempBreak, the water temperature is up to 70 degrees (21C.) That may limit the thermals and cut down on the wind so I don't expect too much. Tuesday still looks good.
Mexican Holiday
3/20/11
Saturday turned out to be pretty good except that Monday is Benito Juarez' birthday and a day off in Mexico so the beach was crowded. Lots of people and lots of vehicles. Next week has wind almost all week, although the prediction is for it to be a little light.
Here is a photo of our newest and youngest kiter, Carlos Jr.
More Wind than Forecast
3/22/11
Tuesday had a lot more wind than we expected. Sand was blowing hard. A bit gusty and nasty but great for boosting. The forecast is for some wind all week. No way of knowing if it will keep blowing hard or back off to the mellow conditions predicted.
Tuesday had a lot more wind than we expected. Sand was blowing hard. A bit gusty and nasty but great for boosting. The forecast is for some wind all week. No way of knowing if it will keep blowing hard or back off to the mellow conditions predicted.
Below is Jimeh enjoying the day.
Big Tides = Cooler Water?
3/23/11
The forecast is calling for light winds but it appears that the thermals have been giving our wind a good boost out at the kiddie pool. I had blogged earlier that I wasn't counting on the thermals much because the water temp had risen lately, but that has been reversed. I am guessing that the big tides that were the result of the "Big Moon" that we just had stirred up the sea a bit and brought up some colder water from down deep. Both of the charts that I refer to for water temperatures show surface temperature of about 65. That's 5 degrees colder than a week ago.
The forecast is calling for light winds but it appears that the thermals have been giving our wind a good boost out at the kiddie pool. I had blogged earlier that I wasn't counting on the thermals much because the water temp had risen lately, but that has been reversed. I am guessing that the big tides that were the result of the "Big Moon" that we just had stirred up the sea a bit and brought up some colder water from down deep. Both of the charts that I refer to for water temperatures show surface temperature of about 65. That's 5 degrees colder than a week ago.
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