Hi Tim,
A swap meet is a good idea! Most people just dump their unwanted gear at my house...
We could have one at the Skyway, but definitely not at Ft. Desoto, as park officials don't want commercial-type activity on their property. I had tried to organize a swap meet in the past and was requested to change it to a "gear showcase" by park officials, so we just dropped the idea all together to avoid confusion.
After this windy weekend, it's apparent that we are in need of a clinic to teach some of the newer kiters the basics that they don't remember from their lessons. I'll see if I can get some of the other instructors to volunteer their time to make it happen.
Happy Kiting!