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Genevieve
Since 19 Aug 2018
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 Sun Aug 19, 18 10:56 am Honeymoon kiteboarding destination in September? |
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My soon to be hubby and I are looking for honeymoon destinations where we can Kiteboard most days. Ideally we’d like to go somewhere in the Caribbean (although are wary of hurricane season). It would be early September next year.
Any advice is much appreciated! |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Sun Aug 19, 18 1:14 pm |
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If you're willing to spend an entire day in travel each way.... Brazil. I purchased the cheapest flights and wish I'd splurged as it was almost 32 hours door to destination.
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
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Brazil is the call for September October. And going for a multi-day downwinder tour from Fortaleza to Jeri would be the best option.
Getting the Visa for Brasil can be time consuming and expensive. Check into it asap if you are serious about going there. It has been a barrier to my trips on at least two occasions. |
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fisherman
Since 06 Aug 2007
113 Posts
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| Sun Aug 19, 18 7:48 pm Honeymoon |
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| To tell you the truth I had a very different activity on my mind than kiteboarding when my wife and I were leaving for our honeymoon and we didn't really care where we were going. But that's just me, the extremely heterosexual male. |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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| Sun Aug 19, 18 7:51 pm |
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Tarifa Spain
Besides world class wind and beaches there is lots of old Spanish architecture.
Spain just rocks, the entire country is supper cool. Look on google for the old town and photo's and then look into the wind, its windy there, as good as Brazil. Other locations like Brazil are a third world and might not been perfect for romance. |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
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Lake Michigan
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| Mon Aug 20, 18 4:18 am |
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| MAUI, No Ka Oi! No passport, wind every day in Sept., as romantic as any destination on the globe, travel to Kauai or Big Island for a couple of nights! |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| Mon Aug 20, 18 7:22 am |
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^^^^^ what he said.
You don't want to be in the Caribbean in September. |
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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| Mon Aug 20, 18 9:36 am |
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| ldhr wrote: | ^^^^^ what he said.
You don't want to be in the Caribbean in September. |
If you look at the southern Caribbean, you will find that the chances of a Hurricane will go way down. I went to Tobago on my honeymoon in early September for this very reason. I do not know the windy season in that region though,
Even if my wife did kite, I think I would just leave the kites at home for my honeymoon. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| Mon Aug 20, 18 12:21 pm |
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There's a great guide book - The World Kite and Windsurfing guide.
They list each spot and the chances of wind by the month.
All of the Caribbean is a thumbs down for September. It's the least windy month of the year.
you should get a copy of this book - it's awesome! |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
231 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
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| Mon Aug 20, 18 1:09 pm Fortaleza honeymoon? |
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While I've never kited in the vicinity, I would not take my new bride to Fortaleza on my honeymoon. It's gnarly! Rats, raw sewage running into the surf spot downtown, amputee beggars on every corner, hookers/scammers/thieves/etc at every turn, and a level of poverty that rivals anything I've seen anywhere.
Take your lady someplace nice!  |
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
190 Posts
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| Tue Aug 21, 18 8:02 pm |
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Am I missing something here... Because all my research says go to Brasil in September/October. And frankly that has been what I have been planning for. I know they have a long six month season but supposedly these two months are the best. Or should it be Nov/Dec??
Lets hear from some more experienced kitesurfers with brasil experience. When are the best two months to target for an epic trip there. |
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
291 Posts
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| Tue Aug 21, 18 9:45 pm |
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Maui or Tarifa. Water is warmer in Maui. Many more kiting spots in Spain and Portugal (which you should consider if you’re there). Food is better in Spain. Lots more to explore in Tarifa.
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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| Wed Aug 22, 18 7:22 am |
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| A.K. wrote: | Am I missing something here... Because all my research says go to Brasil in September/October. And frankly that has been what I have been planning for. I know they have a long six month season but supposedly these two months are the best. Or should it be Nov/Dec??
Lets hear from some more experienced kitesurfers with brasil experience. When are the best two months to target for an epic trip there. |
I was in Iterema for an entire 30 days in 2013 and it blew 24/7 the entire time at 8m. I could've traveled with one kite. November 10 to December 10. I remember walking out on the beach at 2am.... still 8m.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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| A.K. wrote: | Am I missing something here... Because all my research says go to Brasil in September/October. And frankly that has been what I have been planning for. I know they have a long six month season but supposedly these two months are the best. Or should it be Nov/Dec??
Lets hear from some more experienced kitesurfers with brasil experience. When are the best two months to target for an epic trip there. |
Never been to Brazil - but if you're from the NW - september and october are great here in the NW.
No reason to be in the NW in November (cold, rainy) so we always take kite trips in November. |
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Bor
Since 29 Aug 2014
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Seattle/HR
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| Wed Aug 22, 18 12:50 pm |
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| Tarifa hands down. If you hit a windless patch, just go travel around South Spain. |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Aug 22, 18 2:31 pm |
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If all you care about is wnd, then Brazil for sure. Brazil, Brazil, Brazil.
BUT its a 3rd world country!
If you need wind plus romance and all that, go to Spain !!!
P.S. If someone thinks a 3rd would is Romance then Fxxx me.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Wed Aug 22, 18 2:55 pm Re: Honeymoon kiteboarding destination in September? |
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| Genevieve wrote: | My soon to be hubby and I are looking for honeymoon destinations where we can Kiteboard most days. Ideally we’d like to go somewhere in the Caribbean (although are wary of hurricane season). It would be early September next year.
Any advice is much appreciated! |
What conditions are you looking for? Chop, flat water, or waves? What you and your soon to be hubby ride on? Foil, TT, skim, surfboard? |
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