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				esommer
			
			 
			
				 
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				 Sun Sep 15, 24 2:49 am    Winter alternatives to Baja | 
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				Been to Baja to kite many times. I’m seeking alternatives that are less than 10 hours flying time from PDX. Any recos? We only have a week of vacation time. Prefer waves and stronger wind. 
 
 
Aruba?
 
Puerto Rico? 
 
Turks and Caicos? 
 
Panama?
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				McLovin
			
			 
			
				  
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				 Sun Sep 15, 24 11:16 pm    Winter Spots | 
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				Not sure about the rest...
 
 
NOT Turks and Caicos - it's crazy beautiful also $$$ and maybe one of the better learning spots with endless warm shallow water.   Not so much with waves and strong winds.
 
 
That said we kited 7 of 7 days all on light wind gear - had a big smile on my face and memories that will last a lifetime...
 
 
Safe Travels,
 
 
Mc
 
 
 
	
  
		
		
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				OG
			
			 
			
				 
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				 Mon Sep 16, 24 3:24 am     | 
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				i kited aruba about 10 years ago. Its not a place id recommend as a kite destination, though id tell you to take your kites if you were already going. 
 
 
If you are into waves, check out peru. Its definitely worth being on your list.
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				Blazeheliski
			
			 
			
				  
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				 Mon Sep 16, 24 12:33 pm    Maui | 
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				| Pretty hard to beat Maui. 5-6 hour flight from PDX. Leave rainy Portland in the morning. On the water riding the big winter waves by early afternoon.
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				OG
			
			 
			
				 
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				 Mon Sep 16, 24 12:54 pm    Re: Maui | 
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				 	  | Blazeheliski wrote: | 	 		  | Pretty hard to beat Maui. 5-6 hour flight from PDX. Leave rainy Portland in the morning. On the water riding the big winter waves by early afternoon. | 	  
 
 
No customs for maui, and for better or worse......access to american health care.
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