Nicaragua

mlarson · Since 06 Sep 2005 19 Posts

any one travel and kited Nicaragua? Looking at traveling end of November...

The corn islands looked very interesting???

thx

sirmichaelo · Since 26 Mar 2010 353 Posts Maui Obsessed

Offshore winds all day off the lake. Not sure how that translates into kiting.

B MONEY · Since 08 May 2008 104 Posts Hood River Stoked

Yep, Pacific coast is pretty much off shore all the time but the lakes are fun and fairly consistent.

Here's the low down.
http://www.airtimekite.com/index.php/blog/nicaragua/

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

Talk to KC at AIRTIME, I think his wife is from there and they go down there some winters I believe.

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**

I spent a few days in Nicaragua looking at property on the west coast and consuming abnormally large amounts of adult beverages. I really like Nicaragua, because, it is relatively untouched by tourist and I'd have no problem retiring down there some day. I was on the west coast mostly north of Puerto Sandino(which is mentioned in the blog) in Salinas Grande and Las Penitas. It was not windy in Salinas Grande, but, based on the shape of the vegetation, the prevailing winds appeared to be onshore. Las Penitas had 14m side-on conditions.

I stayed at a place in Las Penitas that later became a Best shop for a little while. I would have been surprised if it was ever successful. there is just not enough money floating around there of spending on recreational equipment

I saw good winds on Lake Managua, but, I was told that it was polluted to the point that you should not go in the water. I have no way of knowing if it was true.

I also included a pic of my accommodations in Las Penitas. It had a certain "jail cell with a mattress" ambiance to it. That is the same place that had the best shop. it was new construction to, but, this did not mean that the shower actually worked.

mtbunny · Since 23 Jul 2011 19 Posts

We went to the corn islands for almost a month late December, had great steady wind every day. Very remote islands, great people, vibe and amazing scenery.

alien · Since 01 Aug 2006 114 Posts Portland Stoked

You can find some decent side shore winds on Ometepe island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua. Otherwise Caribbean side (including Corn Islands) is probably your best Nica bet.

marina · Since 16 Jan 2006 150 Posts California coast Stoked

I met a guy on a recent trip to Hatteras who is avid surfer/kitesurfer. He has been to Nicauragua for a few years as his buddy is opening a surf resort somewhere there. he told me he has looked high and low for a kite-wave spot and that it sucks for kiting (waves) but is a mecca for surfers....