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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
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 Tue Dec 16, 08 2:58 pm (South) Bay Area kite info? |
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Can any Bay Area people tell me about Lexington Reservoir? I'll be working really close to here for a while and it looks like a convenient after-work spot. Also do people kite in Palo Alto or is it prohibited because of the nearby airport? I windsurfed there aeons ago and it was convenient enough when the tide was right. (I've windsurfed at Third, Coyote, Hotels, Oyster Point, Candlestick, Crissy, and the coast and delta so I already know about those places). Any other nearby watering holes I should learn about for Silicone Valley?
Also, is there a decent kiting blog for that area? (Obviously won't be as cool as this one, but might help me gain some local insight for when I'm down there). And yes Phil, I promise to splay an NWKite sticker across the rear window of my rental car... |
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
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| Tue Dec 16, 08 3:54 pm |
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I'm not sure about the" South " Bay area, but there is bayareakiteboarding.com It's pretty informative. Put out a message on their forum and see what happens.
Hope that helps.
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
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| Tue Dec 16, 08 4:30 pm |
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You can kite Lexington, but it is gusty and does not blow often.
No kiting in Palo Alto (airport), I hear you can kite near the Dunbarton bridge but it doesnt sound like a great launch. Kiting is a bit sketch at Coyote (power lines, swimming area, and poor down wind options). Not sure its allowed at Oyster (airport) and off shore gusty winds at Candle Stick. Decent kiting spots are: 3rd, Crissy, Ocean Beach, HMB, Gazos, Waddel, Scotts, and Sherman. The upper reservoir at San Luis can work (launch depends on water level).
We have been getting some decent days on the coast in Nov and Dec.  |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
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| Tue Dec 16, 08 5:00 pm |
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Muchas gracias folks! I checked out that site and the section on locations is quite informative. The last time I did a job down there was in '97 and drove over highway 17 a few times but traffic was a nightmare and I'd notice whitecaps on that reservoir. Certainly doesn't look like a destination but may satisfy the jones in a time pinch. I suspect I'll mainly be at Tird Ave when I can.
Have fun on the coast and avoid big fish!
Too bad you're missing all the ice capades...  |
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