In Robert's defense - It's not obvious BB sucks on a south when rigging.
Side shore seems safe, and it's often not until the kite gets "up" that you realize how gusty it is and get screwed. I'm no dumby and I fell in the same trap out there several years ago.

In addition, at least one website that lists launches describes BB as working perfectly fine on a South. Not sure if Robert got info off that site, but that would have only solidified his confidence out there.

It is true that picking an appropriate launch site is an exceptionally important decision in having a good (safe) day kiting. A comprehensive and accurate listing of launches is currently being worked on by Steve and others. This list will benefit from inputs from all riders regarding the accuracy of the descriptions, supplying pics we could add, or the addition of more info and more descriptions of spots not on the list. It's a skeleton right now, but that will change in just a couple days.

We have a lot of (known) spots being ridden at the moment. So, many people are aware of the spots because they see people out there at times. But, it may not be obvious to a new rider which wind directions aren't so hot for each spot, or the possible drawbacks to each spot (possible currents, things in water, etc.)

Anyone with useful information on launches for the list, please share so events like yesterday don't get repeated.

http://www.tbka.org/html/page3.php