Thanks for the offer Frat, I can definitely get a ride to and from your place so we should be fine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the right conditions!

What kind of conditions are we looking at? And for what spot?

Looking at Dewey/Rehoboth area. Choice wind directions are either NE, or SW. NE puts you at Comfort Point (shallow on a low tide), or Dewey Beach (always shallow). Dewey is rideable on a west, but its pretty much straight on-shore. Anything between West and SW is rideable there. North gets gusty at New Road, while anything with East in it will get gusty as well. Comfort Point is choice on a NNW - NNE. NW is rideable but choppy. Full on West is going to be a bit gusty and choppy as all heck. Any south there is super gusty, while an ENE is a bit gusty, its at least manageable. I've ridden on a full East there, but not recommended...

We are hoping conditions will line up right for Dewey Beach. Current predictions say WSW, but wind speeds are right around 10mph. If it will just pick up a hair, we will be golden...

NOAA, accuweather and wunderground are all showing 15-20 knot winds, coming from WSW. I know you have more experience rag, but it seems like a straight onshore breeze would be the best wind because you could just cruise up and down the beach. I know you have to get upwind but that's not hard with the right gear and wind.
So no one is available for Saturday rides? I guess sunday is my only day if that's the case, at least for getting to dewey. Anyone want to fly local?

What day are you looking at? Wind predictions for Today look GREAT. But I'm stuck working. Friday and Saturday both look like WNW winds at decent speeds. Sunday is WSW, but speeds are at 10mph tapering off in the afternoon. This is all looking at the following website: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Dewey+Beac...

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing, boy wouldnt that be nice. I'd love to see more wind for this weekend, particularly on Sunday as that looks to be my free day as well...
I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping for more wind.

According to accuweather, wunderground, noaa and weather.com, saturday is looking great for wind. Forecasts were showing between 15 and 25mph. Only accuweather is showing good wind for sunday, I think sunday's not going to work out.

Gave it a shot over here in DE today! Winds were about 15 to 20 with 25 mph gust. Talk about a ride! Didn't last long before it was getting unsafe with the kites I had with me! Only using a apex 5 m. It was kicS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n my butt when it would lose power on the gust then pop in the power window. Nothing like a 25 foot sideways slide to get your blood pumping! Can't wait for WW!

Glad you finally got out shehates. As far as this weekend, if no one's going to dewey, I'll probably head to terrapin or matapeake, anyone want to go there? Sunday looks decent for dewey but there are conflicting forecasts for the bay bridge area.

Was in Isle of Palms, Charleston last weekend on the sand for the first time...I love smooth sand and clean winds.
Anyone going to be around this weekend? Sunday is looking good for some time at the bowl. NNW winds at maybe 14mph

I'm only seeing 9mph on Sunday currently (looking at NOAA forecast). Saturday looks stronger, but too much west. Might head to CP (Comfort Point) if forecast goes over 10mph consistently. Really depends on how the forecast changes between now and then...

I'm prob going to Dewey just to see a little of the free music fest this weekend - might bring some gears (but I'm still not ready for the water just yet....)

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Originally posted by lad I'm prob going to Dewey just to see a little of the free music fest this weekend - might bring some gears (but I'm still not ready for the water just yet....)

Free Music Fest? Hmm.... that could make traffic a complete pain the backside... Might have to reconsider my plans... heh. We'll see, I suppose. Winds might not even hold up... All depends on the weather... heh

ESE Winds tomorrow at Dewey. I'm hoping thats at least a little side-on-shore. Will probably be getting down there a little before noon to try to take advantage of the winds. Hope to see ya there.

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Originally posted by ragden ESE Winds tomorrow at Dewey. I'm hoping thats at least a little side-on-shore. Will probably be getting down there a little before noon to try to take advantage of the winds. Hope to see ya there.

You heading to ocean side or bay side? If I go down, i'll be heading to Keybox Rd. on ocean side. Low tide is supposed to be at 10am, so i'm looking to be there around 8:30-9...depends how motivated I am in the morning, lol.

We were thinking ocean side. Not sure where Keybox is. I was thinking tower road. Which has showers? Would be nice to rinse the gear clean afterwards. If keybox has showers... we'll be there..


edit: course we can always drive up to tower road to rinse off afterwards i suppose...

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Originally posted by ragden We were thinking ocean side. Not sure where Keybox is. I was thinking tower road. Which has showers? Would be nice to rinse the gear clean afterwards. If keybox has showers... we'll be there.. edit: course we can always drive up to tower road to rinse off afterwards i suppose...

Yeah, no showers at Keybox, but it's only about a mile south from Tower Rd. I always head to Keybox because it's a smaller lot and less chances of a crowd when dealing with the buggy. Everyone else goes there first because of the showers too. I'd say give me a call when you get in the area, but if I get there by 10am and you're not showing til around noon, then I prob won't have my phone on me. If you're going to be on the ocean side though, then i'm sure i'll see you at some point.

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Originally posted by ragden ESE Winds tomorrow at Dewey. I'm hoping thats at least a little side-on-shore. Will probably be getting down there a little before noon to try to take advantage of the winds. Hope to see ya there.

So you're going to give the waves a try? Have fun, waves add a lot to kitesurfing, especially if you're on that WAM.

just got my kiteboard in the mail.
whens the next meetup?

I was up in your neck of the woods today & noticed signs for Polo matches. Great Meadow park Is any one close enough to check out if we can get access to the fields. Its 2+ hour trip for me but It would be worth it if the fields workout for us

Probably heading to Dewey this coming Sunday, 06 June. Winds are looking decent. Might have to leave early in the morning though. Hope to see some folks there.

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Originally posted by ragden Probably heading to Dewey this coming Sunday, 06 June. Winds are looking decent. Might have to leave early in the morning though. Hope to see some folks there.

I'm planning on heading down one day this weekend. Was looking to do some local flying tomorrow (Sat.) and head down to Dewey on Sunday, but the local forecast for Sunday is now showing about 20mph local, so I may switch and hit Dewey Sat. and stay local Sun. Have to play it by ear, see what the forecast says in the morning. Where you heading Mike? Bayside or Oceanside?

SW winds? Bayside.
Local forecast looks pitiful for tomorrow. I'll definitely be down there Sunday...

Wind forecasts for Dewey that i've seen for Sat. and Sun. are both about 12mph avg. Here in Dover though, near where I live, they're forecasting about 12mph on Sat. and 20mph on Sunday, which is why I was looking to stick around Sunday. I want to try and get my landsailer rolling, and those winds may be just what I need. As far as the beach....I'll just be heading down to hang out, try and catch up with a friend. I wasn't planning on trying to do any flying, maybe some static stuff on the beach, but that's about it. Plus they're forecasting chances of some of that yucky weather, so i'll have to see what going to happen with that. If I do manage to come down Sunday i'll keep an eye out for the Flysurfer.

Forecast changed. Looks like steady 14mph tomorrow, and stronger Sunday. I'm heading out first thing in the morning (if the forecast holds overnight), and i might come back Sunday, not positive. All depends on how I feel after tomorrow. Let me know if yer going to be there... Still got that harness you wanted to try on...

where do you guys go in dewey? i mean where is a place to set up on the bayside?

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Originally posted by sofa king where do you guys go in dewey? i mean where is a place to set up on the bayside?

New Rd. It's actually just south of Dewey, in Seashore Park. Doesn't look like i'm going to make it down there though.

Bummer dude, you missed a fun day. Winds were flukey though... Still, had a good time. No pictures, camera stayed home with Sunnie...

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Originally posted by ragden Bummer dude, you missed a fun day. Winds were flukey though... Still, had a good time. No pictures, camera stayed home with Sunnie...

Yeah, I was pretty bummed about not making it down. :sniff: I got the rest of the summer though, and I will be joining you guys on the water at some point. What was the water temperature like? Getting warm yet?

Plenty warm. Was in shorts and a t-shirt all day. Got a little too much sun, but otherwise was great. Sorry you couldn't make it. I heard Sunday was nukin. Kinda glad I didnt try to go...

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Originally posted by ragden Plenty warm. Was in shorts and a t-shirt all day. Got a little too much sun, but otherwise was great. Sorry you couldn't make it. I heard Sunday was nukin. Kinda glad I didnt try to go...

Yeah, it was pretty nukin around here yesterday too. Met up with Rich and Frank for a little fly time at local spot. Wanted to get the landsailer going, but the tires were shot, so that was a bust. Decent day though.