kiting lakes in the north bay

wjb · Post by **wjb** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:39 pm

Has any body been kiting on Berryesa, Sonoma or Mendicino Lakes. I know Mendicino was popular with windsurfers when I used to waterski there about 10 years ago.

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:01 pm

I live by Berryessa. I have never tried to kite there, though I probably will someday. It's a long drive from anywhere, even for me and I live only 5 miles away (winding roads).

They are all mountain lakes, which makes for funky wind. Launching, too, is an issue because there are no real beaches and lots of trees.

wjb · Post by **wjb** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:02 pm

That is what I assumed about the funky winds. Like I said Mendicino had a lot of windsurfers but maybe funky winds are not so important to them. Mendicino has a nice beach as I remember.

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:39 pm

I think windsurfers would rather have strong, gusty wind than light, steady wind. They don't have to worry about getting lofted...

Sander · Post by **Sander** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:13 pm

Me windsurf.
Strong wind good :)
Gusty wind bad :evil:

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:51 am

Yeah, but what is worse for WS, light wind or gusty wind? We're not talking ideal conditions here any way you slice it.

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