Anyone kite Lake Mohave durring the winter?

bandito · Since 07 May 2005 178 Posts Photographer

I'm looking for info on the winter kiting on Lake Mohave. I was thinking of giving it a try on my way down to baja next winter. I would love to hear some first hand info at to the quality of the wind, water and camping in the area.
Thanks,
Bandito

KingE · Since 27 Apr 2006 58 Posts Lake Wenatchee

I used to windsurf there. It is the best place in AZ, but is still pretty hit or miss. Jeb

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

From: Wyo Kiter
To: J.P.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:19 am
Subject: vegas Quote message

Lake Mojave could very well be the best place on earth to ride. JP is right the "devil Wind" is scarry(we all have stories, and so will you if you ride there) but the warm fresh water, good wind (not devil wind all the time, but it can switch, keep an eye on the slope for Dust Devils) and it seems like you can jump higher there than anywhere else, make it a spot on my top ten.

You can camp for free at the riding spot six mile cove(pit toilet, no water) on holiday weekends it is a Zoo with other non kiters, I beleve the locals call them Mexicans. Other days you'll be the only one there. Some of the Local kiters can be a little protective of their spot, I believe one would call some of them assholes. they are the guys that look like they should just stay at the GYM. You'll know...

I have stoped there every late oct/nov on my way to Baja. I hit it in late may and it was good also. If you camp you can get supplies in Searchlight or Laughlin. Also you can take a trip to cottonwood marina for over priced ice and a convient store. Kitebeaches.com has direstions that will take you right to the spot. Make sure you tell the "locals" that you found it on the internet. They just love that!!!

Have fun!!!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Spent Thanksgiving at Lake Mojave camping at six mile with my wife. Got skunked for three days - was hanging out on a hammock on the beach and a sheriff rolls up - I figure I'm going get busted for camping in an illegal spot. He asks if I have any guns or weapons:

"uhh. no officer"
He's says he wouldn't camp out here with out a gun.

I was about 300 yards from the main camping area - the sheriff said it can get dicey, transients, fights, etc. I think my wife slept in the car with doors locked that night with the plan to run over my tent if things went bad. (I didn't like that plan)

Teague · Since 10 Jul 2005 114 Posts Really Windy Places Stoked

Agree...if you are camping down there you are better off camping with a group, saftey in numbers, and locking your car while you are out as there are many drifters and shady looking folks hang'n out. Good friends with the core Vegas kite-clan so I obviously have had no problems with the locals as that is who I go there with. They are all a nice group so just be cool, don't do anything stupid, introduce yourself with no attitude, show them you can kite safely then you should be fine and having beers with them after your session. Hands down it is some of the best kiting I have ever experienced. Winds and temps are real good in Sept-Nov. Hot as hell out there in the dead of summer, enough to blow kite bladders and melt the sunscreen bottle to the dashboard of your rental car. Smile

T

Wyo Kiter · Fri Jun 09, 06 8:41 am **Local Hazard**

Every night just as the sun starts to set, there lurks a beast that is unforgiving in its rerentless attack on you, your loved ones and all at the cove. They are true locals, and do not discriminate in their taste for blood.

beware MOSQIUTOS, the bastards are ruthless!!!

BTW Most all locals are really cool some "locals" carry the surfer 'tude for sure.

There is a guy who camps there all summer, a camp host with radio contact to the NPS Rangers. At least he was there last year. There was. last year, also a crazy lady who lived in an old U haul truck. Lynne. She was ok, she kept the beach clean, learned to launch and land kites. I am sure she has moved on by now

Have Fun

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Here are some shots:

It was dead calm for three days so we rented a 15' aluminum fishing boat and explored the lake (supercool). The next moring the wind kicked in at 40 knots and the return voyage got exciting. The marina called and ordered us to hang out until they rescued us with a bigger boat - I don't need no stinking rescue the waves are totally managable - then we cruise by this 60' houseboat getting bashed against the rocks.