Beta Request: May Wind in Nassau Bahamas???????????????

Onad · Since 04 Mar 2005 1435 Posts Coast<<PDX>>Gorge XTreme Poster

Yo Kite Crew!

We're heading to Nassau Bahamas in May. Anyone been there that time of year?

Mark B., think I remembered you kited there a while back??

Wind, waves, things to see favorite spots to eat, drink, Etc.?

We were there 10+ years ago. Only had a 3m trainer kite.. got my first four line kite later that year... Rolling Eyes

Thx, Onad

Rowsign · Since 03 Oct 2015 5 Posts Kook

Hopefully these will be of some help:

http://www.welovetokite.com/destinations/new-providence/#h_wind_weather_waves
http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=4147

The second site probably has additional info. Have fun and my two cents: take the ferry to Spanish Wells if the weather cooperates and go see the "real Bahamas". The is some info on Spanish Well in one of those links with a suggestion to go.

Cheers

Onad · Mon Apr 04, 16 7:51 am

Thanks Rowsign Thumb's Up

Mark · Mon Apr 04, 16 9:23 am

Yeah kited at Atlantis about 10 years ago. During our trip the wind was very light. I think that's the norm. I was lucky enough to kite during a storm front. Big shorebreak but if you walk the property there is a man made rip rap that offered flat water on the inside and a nice wave break. Not sure if they will let you on the property unless you are staying there. All in all, a FUN waterpark. Your kids will LOVE it. I would not bother with kites again. But if you do, bring a 9 (in case of storm) and your largest kite. Or better yet a FOIL.

By far the best waterpark I have ever been to. Call for more info. Ps, Dive with Stuart Coves. They have a fun shark dive

Mark

Mark · Mon Apr 04, 16 9:24 am

Tried to add some pics of kiting and diving but Nwkite is being bitchy and won't cooperate. Will send to your facebook.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

what the rowsign said - if you can escape tourist nightmare and hit Abacos or Exumas you will be rewarded

but if you can hop a fence, bribe, steal a pass this beach in front of Atlantis was sick (was there before they built the mega-hotel - might be patrolled by shotgun...)

Mark · Mon Apr 04, 16 9:28 am

Dan, The above pic is what I am talking about. Nice flat water on inside, waves on outside. But you will need a pass or be fleet of foot.

Mark · Mon Apr 04, 16 9:41 am

Here are some pics to get you excited.

Mark · Mon Apr 04, 16 11:46 am

Diving with sharks. Stuart cove.

Onad · Sun Apr 10, 16 8:24 pm

Oh yes! Thanks guys! great Beta! We are staying at the palatial "Atlantis" so will have to pretend to to not be..

Roll'n through Keys en route, G-Man, where need we be for the Butta?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

lots of fun spots (wind can be fickle)

but where you centered?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

here is a good guide:
https://kitesurfingmag.com/florida-keys-kiteboarding-islamorada-marathon/

I have had fun at Curry Hammock, Anne's, Bahia Honda (all very pretty)

one sketchy recovery before getting flushed at Whale Cove