cozumel, the calm before the storm

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

been here for two days now.
yesterday was reserved for sightseeing with raul de lille of kite cozumel, giving us a tour of the island and showing us all the kite beaches.
cozumel isand is unique with many kite beaches and lagoons with the ability to kite on any wind direction.
today we hit the ocean side with waves on the south end of the island.
most likely weather bands created from tropical storm Ida, we expect much more intense conditions on saturday.
with raul being experienced with these type of storms (born and raised here on cozumel all of his life), he will be taking us to the lagoon tomorrow for some epic flat water.
we're hoping Ida turns east, but either way, its looking like we will see plenty of weather on sunday.
We're expecting hurricane like conditions so we're looking at just holding down the fort until monday.
with batteries charged and waterhousings ready, we should be able to get some good documentation of this storm!
anyhow, today we kited and here are some images of raul and the others in the ocean.

early storm clouds. should expect more of this in the next two days.

jaz in the waves

kirsten off the lip

raul carves

unhooked

ida

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Sick pics

Be safe those tropical storms can zap you from a ways away (when you feel the temp drop 15 degrees in two minutes - run!)

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

day 1 riding teaser

http://vimeo.com/7486965

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Nice!!
Keep them pictures comming, I cant go anywhere this winter so I need your help to keep me STOKED!!!
Looks like a great spot, as G-man said watch the storms and be safe.....and dont forget to rage every day you are thier.

Sella · Sat Nov 07, 09 10:45 am

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Nice work- (It feels like a monsoon here too) Get plenty good storm footage!

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

no riding today.
preparations for Ida's visit later this evening/morning.
stockpiling supplies and food, boards on windows now, nothing is left outside.

http://vimeo.com/7493474

Mark · Sat Nov 07, 09 6:48 pm

thanks for the pics and updates.
Hope you are not staying in the upstairs "honeymoon" suite. If you are, move your stuff off the floor as it leaks.

Keep safe and thanks again for the updates. Tell Lisa I said Hi.

Luckly it looks like it wont be a direct hit. Should make some GREAT surf on the other side of the island.

guest · Guest

looks like perfect 6m conditions

T 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IDA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 20.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 84.6 WEST OR ABOUT 150
MILES...245 KM...EAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO AND ABOUT 110 MILES...180 KM
...SOUTH OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA.

IDA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL HEADING WITH AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...IDA IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE YUCATAN CHANNEL AND INTO THE
SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO ON SUNDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 70 MPH...110 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. IDA IS FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TONIGHT OR ON
SUNDAY.

Nak · Sat Nov 07, 09 7:35 pm

Love pic #1. Great storm shot!

Bettyboarder · Sat Nov 07, 09 11:19 pm

I love Cozumel...video was awesome...have a great time...post some more picts when you get a chance.

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

yeah i'm actually staying in the honeymoon sweet!
not last night tho. everything above second floor on lockdown for hurricane weather but actually we had an uneventful experience. I'll have to give Raul De Lille of Kite Cozumel credit for his experience with these storms and preparedness. He kept all of us organized and told us exactly how to deal with the situation. Once we reached late morning he gave us the green light to head to the water. not many photos because we be kiting. but here's a quick time lapse of the beach during our session...

http://vimeo.com/7506958

mack attack

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Nice!

Jim, are you using a telescope head for your timelapse pans?

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

Nak · Sun Nov 08, 09 8:07 pm

Way cool Stringy! Thumb's Up

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

sunset riding in cozumel

http://vimeo.com/7571166