Re: [Paddlewise] Kite tidbits

In a message dated 12/5/99 10:05:24 AM Central Standard Time, 
batwing_at_kerrlake.com (Mark Balogh) writes:

<< Even if this is a guesstimate where do you live that has 12 to 25 mph
 winds very commonly? As the only stats I have seen show the average wind
 for the whole continental US to be 6 or 7, I want to know where you find
 this kind of wind so I can consider it when I next move.  I would kill
 for that kind of wind as common. It's perfect kayak sailing wind. >>

I am not sure where Ken lives, but you might consider Corpus Christi, Tx.  
That is pretty much average for much of the year (its higher in March and 
April).  We host the U.S. National Windsurfing Course competition each year 
in May.  Besides the Gulf of Mexico we have about 60+ miles of barrier island 
protected lagoon 3-6 mile wide where you can get 20+ mph wind and less than 
1ft waves.  Winter, however, can be brutal down here.  It is going to be in 
the high 40's for a low tommorrow with a high in the low 70's (we just had a 
cold front come through).  Light wind in the morning with 15-25 mph in the 
afternoon.  The windsurfers hardly ever get up before noon since they like it 
20 to 30 mph.

Mark J. Arnold
MJAkayaker_at_aol.com
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