Am still getting familiar with different launches in the area and was wondering about what wind directions this group launches from North Beach on Ft. de Soto. Yesterday I went there on a NW wind expecting to find some other riders and found none. I road alone from about 3:30 to 5:00 having a good session on some sweet swells.

The fact that no one else showed up at North Beach yesterday tells me its not the best place to go on NW winds. In this regard, would appreciate some local knowledge on when its best to launch off North Beach. Am assuming after yesterday that on anything NW that most in lower Pinellas who like waves go to St. Pete Beach....

On the colder air and water temps in Chicago and around the great lakes we use the 80 degree rule for combined air and water temps for safe kiting. While some ride in even colder temps, on a sunny day with a 5/4 suit plus hood and gloves I've found the 80 degree combined air and water perfectly tolerable...

Regards,
Tim