Always Cloudy

We've started to get more wind but every day with wind is also with clouds and a bit of rain. Not that I'm complaining, just saying. Today it looked a bit iffy but turned out to be a real sweet day. Lots of people because it was Saturday of Labor Day weekend but it never felt crowded. Plenty of room for everybody.

West Dennis Beach
Massachusetts

Windy

Early Monday was rainy but then it stopped and the wind began. Good wind - a bit gusty and more westerly than preferred, but good nevertheless.

Nice Wind

I haven't had many opportunities to kite but Tuesday was good. Like a lot of places during the week, the kite beach was empty at noon when I arrived. A few kiters showed up later.

West Dennis Beach

Parking lot attendant girls

Life Guard

West Dennis Beach

                       

Home beach for the summer. Cape Cod, Massachusetts 

Nothing

Still nothing to report. It's HOT! No wind.

The new bar/restaurant next to Soggy Peso is coming along and looks great.

Weeks Without Wind

It's been a while since we've had any wind for kiting. Saturday's forecast was looking good but it is questionable now. I'll probably go out to Pilar early, 10:00am, just in case.

Plenty of Good Beach Days

The beaches have been busy, but not with kiters. This weather pattern doesn't look good for wind. The tropical storm season has had a quiet start and has been no help either.

Not a Kite in Sight

Weekend Bust

The weekend was a bust. Several kiters got out on Saturday but it was barely enough; nothing close to the forecast of 15 to 20. Sunday was almost nothing although Marcos got in a session on his 13M kite.
The forecast for the next week is nothing!

See you all in October.

Sure, there is still a possibility of wind for the next few weeks and maybe a day here and there during the summer - but I wouldn't count on it.

Volleyball, snorkeling, and drinking - better than nothing!

Great Beach Weather

The water is still a cool 72F but it is so warm out that it doesn't matter. The wind has been light - too light most days. We might have some wind today, Friday, and there will be a few of us out there waiting to see if it is enough. Saturday and Sunday are looking real good, maybe 15 to 20 knots. Sweet.

Forecast

I only see one day of wind in the forecast. And that day is tomorrow! Thursday.

The season is slowing down. We'll probably limp along with one or two days of wind a week for the next month or so and then .... you better have big kites if you want to go out during the summer southerlies.

Oh, by the way, Daren has a harness that was left at the beach last week. Everyone should check to see if you are missing one.

Go Jesus!

First, here is a photo of our kiteboard hangout building:

The wind on Friday was very light and marginal for most of us, but it worked out great for Jesus. Most of you regular kiters know Jesus. He's the guy that comes down from Nogales a couple of times a month,  puts his kite in the air and keeps it there all day as he practices his kite flying skills. All that practice paid off as he was finally comfortable getting the board on his feet and he was popping out of the water and getting full runs on the board in both directions. Congratulations Jesus! 

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday looks good. Buoy says 15 to 20 knots both days.

Oh, about the building. I was told that it is being remodeled into a bar/restaurant called La Salsa.   

Maybe

It's been a quiet week so far but there is hope for Friday and Saturday. Bring big kites if you have them, or buy a new Cabrinha. I'm jealous of Ramon's new kite. It is so efficient in low winds and handles the big blows as well. New is better.

It's Been Blowing

Three great days with one more mellow day yet to come. I thinks it's been the windiest days we've had all year.

Don't Miss This One

The forecast is saying that we are going to have nice wind later this week. Starting Wednesday and going maybe until Saturday. Water temperature charts show that the water is still only about 70 F, but it sure feels warmer than that. Several people are already kiting without wetsuits. Last year we had some good sessions until well into June. Check out the blog from last May, http://kiteboard-mexico.blogspot.mx/2012_05_01_archive.html and June, http://kiteboard-mexico.blogspot.mx/2012_06_01_archive.html.

Just in case we don't have such good luck this year we should all make an effort to be kiting this week.

Nasty Good

Today was gusty with changes in direction. mostly too northerly, and still it was a great day. A couple of  kitemares but nobody got hurt. There's a chance of wind tomorrow and then nothing until next Wednesday. Water temperature is still only about 70F but it sure felt warmer than that.

Vacation's End

The beaches have been busy during this vacation week called Semana Diabla. No wind for the weekend, but we had one of our best kiteboarders here to celebrate his birthday. Happy Birthday Nico!

Next Week

It's been a good start for April. We'll have a few days off and then next week is starting to look strong. It is showing big wind for Tuesday and Wednesday but I'm hoping it is delayed a day because I have to work all day Tuesday.

April Warmth and Wind

Weather is wonderful. Warm temperatures and nice wind. The water has warmed up to about 72F. Monday was good, today was good, and tomorrow is looking good.

Someone left their harness behind and Scott picked it up. He plans on being at the beach tomorrow. Check your gear.

Semana Santa

Today and tomorrow appear to be our last chance to kite before the crowds and traffic really hit town. That is, if the wind cooperates. The forecast has been looking good but has weakened this morning to the point that it is very questionable. Maybe I'll bring out the 30M kite.

I'll be going to Tucson for most of the week, but for the rest of you - time to party!

Busy

There hasn't been a lot to report but the main reason for the lack of posts is that I've been busy with work and teaching kiting. I've got to make more time to enjoy paradise. The forecast for this week doesn't look too promising but you never know. Almost daily they change the forecast such that a day that was supposed to be good changes to nothing and a southerly day turns into a good northwesterly. We just have to play it day by day. A lot of days the air temperature is getting into the 80's but the water hasn't warmed up very much.

The beach is starting to get crowded already on the weekends and Semana Santa is coming in a week. This puts a lot of people dangerously close to the action. We need to consider getting better organized and maybe posting warnings about entering the kiting area. In some other areas the kiters have formed a legal organization and received a use concession for a section of the beach they use. I would hate to see us be banned due to being incompatible with other peoples use of the beach.

Having Fun

Nothing new to report. We've been getting enough wind to have fun. Weekdays are wonderfully empty of crowds. Everyone is working on different stuff and everyone is doing great. Today the wind was smooth, steady, with flat water. I'm hoping tomorrow is just as good. Forecasts keep changing and can't be counted on.

Jorge and Poulette are getting married tomorrow. Congratulations to a great couple!

On The Rocks

 Great Days

Saturday

If it is Saturday then Los Espriu must be kiting. Today was no exception. The wind was light but it was enough. Here is a photo of father and son.

Best Wind of the Season

Not everyone likes it when the wind blows really hard but a bunch of us do and we've had a week of it. Forecast calls for a little less today and tomorrow and then a few days off.

Photos

Great wind, great day. I didn't get any good photos because when I wasn't out on the water I was teaching. I'm hoping that others will send me photos or videos that I can post.

No Comment Needed

Wind is Back!

Great wind today. Started out around 1:30 and was blowing over 25 knots. It backed off during the afternoon but was good enough until sunset. Tomorrow should be okay and then it is supposed to nuke on Sunday. Next week is looking like a winner as well!

Back to the Doldrums

We've had a good run of windy days but they've come to an end and we'll have to put up with a weak week.

Here is a photo from Gary, the guy that is usually kiting next door in La Manga.

Day After Day

Finally we've been having a good string of windy days. Although it seems we never get the nuking winds that we used to get a few years ago, the wind has been nice and strong. Most days there have only been a handful of kiters out on the water. Water temp is about normal for this time of year - 63 degrees.

Couple of Good Days

We've had a couple of good days and today, superbowl Sunday, was looking real promising but it is almost 2:00pm and so far the wind is doing nothing.

Liar, Liar

The forecasts lied to us again. They promised at least 18 to 24 knots from the NW but it stayed north or even northeast all afternoon. Some of us went over to Estero Soldado to try our luck over there. Fernando and Art rigged up and went out but the wind wasn't great. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

No Wind Weekend

We've had a string of days with no or very little wind and that is going to continue through the weekend. Next week is looking much better if the forecast is right.

Lighter Than Usual

Winds have been lighter than we would normally expect this time of the year. We start out with only 12 to 15 knots but will have up to 20 knots for at least part of the afternoon. Should continue like this for a couple more days.

It looks like the crazy north winds should be over for now and the next 6 days will be back to what we've become used to the last couple of years - 15 to 20+ knots NW. It is looking real nice.

If anybody found a remote car clicker and key, Vincent lost his at the beach. He's the guy with the same kite as me.

North Again

It's been windy but is tending to blow cold and north. Today's forecast is another day of strong but north wind. Yesterday was calm at the beach until almost 4:00pm, when the wind finally turned northwest and came in strong. A few of us had already given up and packed our gear but a bunch of kiters stayed ready and were rewarded with a good session. (Water temp has dropped to 60. Brrr...)

Good Kiting

Yesterday was very good and we're hoping for a repeat today, although it isn't starting out too good. At noon Saturday it was already blowing, whereas today the wind started to get good and then backed off and at noon it hasn't settled into a steady direction. I still expect it to be a good afternoon. It is chilly on the beach but not as bad as other years. Water temperature is still 17C or 63F.

Another Nice Day

It was blowing strong and cold at noon. Then, as the temperature warmed up, the wind backed off. It was still a nice day. The guys from Hermosillo and Obregon stayed out on the water all afternoon. Plenty of action, plus a beauty named Belinda.

Video

I have a new still camera that also has video that seems pretty good. It is a $99 Canon Power Shot and I'm happy with it but the video is in MOV format and Windows doesn't recognize it. So I had to find a new video editor. Below is a test to see if everything is working now and compatible with this blog.

That is Beau in the video clip.

We should have good wind today and most of the week except Thursday.

No Nukes

Wind continues, not perfect and not as nuking as the forecasts say, but still very nice. So far, 2013 is looking very good. Water temperature is chilly but has stayed about 5 degrees warmer than normal, about 64 F.

Day Off

Today is a day off for the wind. Although some days have been marginal, most days have been kitable lately. This week is looking great if the wind direction doesn't turn too northerly, which is a possibility. 
Looking forward to a great New Year.