Hi everyone, especially inexperienced riders.

The winds today are extremely unpredictable and gusty, and are very onshore. The wind has caused a surge washing away beach and the surf is big and closing out.

Do not self launch or land today, be careful boosting close to the beach and allow yourself a healthy margin for mistakes and natural variables.

Think before you go out today, it is an experienced rider day today!

Safe riding to all,

DM

Saw a guy rescued by a boat some distance east (downwind) of Pelican Pt. Couldn't see much else from the city. Looked like the kite was looping. Congrats to the people in the boat.

good taste of cold front riding. Been too long
Love winter conditions, just you and ocean.
Remember this is when people used to die,
so accept the risk, or dont go out

Agreed. Was insane. Further south, along deserted beach with my kiting buddy (my bro). We are experienced riders, and still thought long and hard about kite size, launch tactics and exit strategies - before hitting it!.

Was fine until one of those crazy quick fronts hits - stinging rain in the eyes, using all our body weight to hold it down (wasn't crazy black and thin on the horizon).

Message to all, even this greyish, thin line, was nearly too much. Really, really watch the skies and if you are 3rd way to your kite size limit and it gets real dark, get the farq out the water and quick.

Was insane, had a ball - mad nutter stuff!!