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kiting lakes in the north bay
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:39 pm
by wjb
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.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:01 pm
by Pablito
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.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:02 pm
by wjb
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.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:39 pm
by Pablito
I think windsurfers would rather have strong, gusty wind than light, steady wind. They don't have to worry about getting lofted...
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:13 pm
by Sander
Me windsurf.
Strong wind good :)
Gusty wind bad :evil:
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:51 am
by Pablito
Yeah, but what is worse for WS, light wind or gusty wind? We're not talking ideal conditions here any way you slice it.