Bob,

Thanks much for your local knowledge comments on North winds better in the morning at IRB. This matches my limited experience kiting in St. Pete area. It also makes sense to me about the gustiness of North winds at Ft. De Soto which must come overland before hitting the beach there.

Based on your local knowledge I think I'll just have to drive to IRB in the mornings or wait for the North winds to shift more West later in the day...

Best regards,
Tim