I think it's going to blow on Saturday and THERE ARE CLEARING WINDS ON SUNDAY!!!

November 20th and 21st, 2010

Saturday Nov. 20....we all hoped for clearing winds today

I was going a run for Ruth when I saw some kiters pumped and ready to go at Belmont.
But sorry to say there was no wind at 2 o'clock, but great clouds.

As I stayed at the LaVerne parking lot I noticed there was enough wind for the sail boats that were racing out near the breakwater.

This was about the time that Steve Lee came over and said "Let me take a picture of you since you're always taking pictures of us." I said "OK." I tried to relax as he clicked off a few shots.

As I waited around the wind started coming up at about 2:30 and kites started launching.

At about 3 I got back from my run and caught Dan just going out. There wasn't much wind but who cares.

Dan comes into shore. Not too much wind today.

Steve Lee comes to the rescue again and shoots this shot of Dan and me, and our dogs Bebe and Loki, at the end of the day.

Sunday Nov. 21....we GOT clearing winds today!!!!


At a little after 1 o'clock Klaus came by the house as the wind was starting to crank. I grabbed my gear and my camera and headed for the beach for a day of FUN!!!

As you can see the clearing winds really came today. Much better than yesterday.

From my house one of the first kites on the water was Bongo. He really knows how to have fun.

Dong was close behind and was really powered up, and looking good too.

Radko looks like he rigged the right size sail. "Hold on Radko."

Klaus was getting some rad air.

So was Dan. There was a little competition going at Belmont.

I didn't get everyone but here is Henry going out. Bobby and Steve were also on the water.

So did Kristin..and I think she was on a Best 10m. The wind was good!!!

Yup...that's Klaus pulling off another big jump.

and Dan too.....

At some point Klaus took up Dan's camera and grabbed this great shot of Kyle. There were may others on the water which included Mark, Steve, Drew, Andy, Faycal, Matt, Trevor, Michael D., Christopher, Luca, and a hell of a lot of other kiters.

Even I got some great kite time in today.

Klaus got in one last jump.....

.....Dan pulled off a few unhooked tricks...

And Kristin pulled off her first jumps. She did this land simulation for me so you could get inside her head because she felt GREAT!!!

Naturally I had to ask a stranger to take a group shot at the end of the day.

As we all went our own way this sunset tells it all. A beautiful end to a great kite day and who knows when we are going to get the next clearing winds. Enjoy the wind while we can.