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Originally Posted by pilch
Hi guys over here from the UK for a trip to the theme parks 22-31 Oct, i'd love to sneak in a crafty session in between roller coasters if I can.
I guess Cocoa beach is a good bet, are there any other beaches within reasonable traveling time from Orlando?
Also what's the wind like around that time? Will I need a wetsuit? and finally last question! Is there anywhere to hire kit, not sure I want to drag mine around fo the odd days kiting.
Thanks for your help
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Hello Pilch,
The cold fronts should start moving through by late October and with luck one will bring some stronger winds during your stay. Cocoa is one option and Ponce Inlet is another a bit further to the north. With the highway your travel time to Ponce will be about the same to Cocoa. The sea and wind conditions should be about the same, however there may be fewer bystanders at Ponce Inlet. You might want to bring a shorty or 3/2 full suit as the air temperature will drop particularly in Central Florida with some of the cold fronts. You might be able to rent a board from A.J.
http://fksa.org/viewtopic.php?t=2565 or from Sandy Point Progressive Sports
http://www.progressivesports.com/ . I am not aware of anyone that rents kites in Florida unfortunately. For historical winds in the area checkout the archives at:
http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwher...otBar=snapShot
or
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/maps/Florida.shtml
around Melbourne.
Have a good trip, hope some good winds blow through!