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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:01 am    Warm exoitc places to kite in February. Reply with quote

In some strange lapse of judgment, my new wife told em the folowing things:
A. she wants to take KB lessons Shocked Shocked (WTF?, she is THE most unlikely kiter) and B. told me "maybe we should honeymoon in Caberete, you can KB there right?" DUDE! I'm going to get to kite on my honeymoon? this married shit is alright!


So, the question is..does anyone know of any tropical spots that get good wind around February. I'm thinking virgin islands, DM, or perhaps the Yucatan. I'm not super down with Cabarete as it sounds pretty touristy. It would be nice to have some kite resouces but I'm trying to avoid the rapid tourist set ups. (think of Cabo in December or any south Thailand beach in the winter).

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

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dangerD

Since 27 Jun 2005
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Bingen Heights
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:17 am     Reply with quote

Ohhh
Maya Riviera sounds good...
it blows there in Feb, right?

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Bettyboarder

Since 18 Mar 2005
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:43 am     Reply with quote

Cozumel Very Happy

Adrian can give her lessons while your kiting. Plus there is a lot of other stuff to do if its not windy.

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:49 am     Reply with quote

Cabarrete - we went there 2 years ago in mid Feb and wind was 60% (kited 6 out of 10) with some no kiting days. Really pretty, romantic, but probably not the best place to be a beginner kiter. Here's a pic from the Agualina Hotel. Downside - all day on the plane and expensive flights. Limited night life

Cozumel - we went there last Feb with wind 40-50% (kited 4 days out of 10). Not real pretty after the huricanes. Good night life.


Cabarette pics below.


All smiles at the tiki bar after a awesome day.
 All smiles at the tiki bar after a awesome day.  DSC_1623.JPG 
You - in water kiting.  Her- Lounge chair.
 You - in water kiting. Her- Lounge chair.  DSC_1633.JPG 
Excellent boosting off of the waves.
 Excellent boosting off of the waves.  DSC_1647.JPG 
Local instructor, Aubry, was really nice and helpful everyday.
 Local instructor, Aubry, was really nice and helpful everyday.  DSC_1758.JPG 

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tonski

Since 11 Jun 2005
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NW Portland
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:58 am     Reply with quote

Anini Beach looks awesome - thanks for sharing Carol - 2 weeks and Onad and I will be there, too staying walking distance to Tunnels Beach. Very Happy

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stringy

Since 23 Jun 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 9:59 am     Reply with quote

Mui Ne, Vietnam.
Plenty of schools to teach her right in front of your bungalow.
Sure it's a long flight, but dude time to join the mile high club!

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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 10:31 am     Reply with quote

stringy wrote:
Mui Ne, Vietnam.
Plenty of schools to teach her right in front of your bungalow.
Sure it's a long flight, but dude time to join the mile high club!

stringy


yeah, I saw that article also. problem is, i only have a week. It takes 3-4 days just to bounce back from those asian flights. Truth be told though, I would go Thailand before Vietnam. Cleaner, faster, and just plain easier. What can I say, I'm old Smile (plus I've done the sleep on the ground, ride in the back of pick-ups with goats, spend weeks on end sharting yourself thing already).

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jack

Since 12 Mar 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 10:32 am     Reply with quote

I would avoid Cancun, Playa or Cozumel - very good odds of getting skunked...

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h2olm

Since 07 Jun 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 10:39 am     Reply with quote

I went to Cabarete in April and kited 6 out of 8 days. I also stayed at the Agualina, and loved it. You can walk out your back door to go kiting. You can also leave your gear at home since the Dare2Fly center there (see their flags in Carol's Pics) rents Cabrinah kites. It was an awesome place to vacation. I did not even have to launch my own kite since THEY WILL LAUNCH IT FOR YOU. You just hook in and go. When you're done kiting, you can take a refreshing dip in the pool. There is also tons of night life in Cabarete. Losts of restaraunts and bars right on the Beach. For a honeymoon, you should alos check out the El Magnifico Resort!
If you want to seek wind in February, maybe you should consider Los Roques, Coche, or Margarita! Los Roques gets wind 15+ 90% of the days in February. You can't get too much more remote than Los Roques either. It is a marine sanctuary for Venezuela.

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j

Since 08 Nov 2006
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 11:01 am     Reply with quote

I did a honeymoon in Cabarete this July, awesome. Wife took lessons there, which I would not recomend due to the shore break. Flatwater lessons are way better, but the intructors at Laurel Eastmans school are awesome. The town is not too touristy and its pretty small. I would recomenmd it over Mui Ne as well as there is more to do and it is more romantic.

PM me if you want more details.

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chefjaredagcc

Since 12 Jul 2007
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Seaside
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PostFri Sep 14, 07 8:19 pm     Reply with quote

try kansas, i hear its warm there around february
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shastadogs2

Since 28 Mar 2005
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PostSat Sep 15, 07 10:21 am     Reply with quote

consider st lucia, which imho is the most underreported spot around.

vieux fort: cheap lodging, very safe and beautiful beach.

search anything that includes the reef/st lucia kiteboarding.

restaurant right at the lauch.

very quiet, not touristy, smooth reliable winds.

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marina c

Since 03 Apr 2006
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PostSun Sep 16, 07 10:13 am     Reply with quote

Or a Real Kiteboarding BVI or Best Odyssey adventure!

Seriously, if you choose Cabarete, please feel free to email me at marina@thekiteboarder.com. I owned a school there for 3 years and know lots of great things to do and places to go that are muy romantica!

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jahmbi

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PostMon Sep 17, 07 9:23 pm     Reply with quote

chefjaredagcc wrote:
try kansas, i hear its warm there around february
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chefjaredagcc

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PostMon Sep 17, 07 10:38 pm     Reply with quote

jahmbi wrote:
SLING SOME HOT DOGS ON THE SIDE AND MAKE SOME$$


i don't have a street vendors license

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kitedude55

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PostTue Sep 18, 07 6:36 am     Reply with quote

I would reccomend Cabarete, I just came back from a 10 days holiday on Kitebeach. 8 days out of 10. My girlfriend took lessons at Kitexcite, she had a great time, learning with radio helmets, boat assistance and highly qualified instructors. We stayed next to Agualina, at Kitebeach hotel, right on the beach as well, quite the same amenities h2om described.

Nightlife was great also, I heard they at some kind of earlier closing time before but now this is over and the party goes on untill 3 to 4 AM every night.
I had no time to do it but there is plenty of activities on no wind days, I m thinking about going back there and try paragliding. The school where my wife got her lessons is offering lessons for begginers on no wind days. They do it right on the beach using a tow installed in the same boat they use for teaching. It looks like a lot of fun... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slb0DQJYXJc

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostTue Sep 18, 07 9:13 am     Reply with quote

checked out airfare to BVI last night. $900 a piece. Ouch!

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