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Sheraton Atlantic Beach is a pretty nice property. But you may be able to rent a condo for about the same $. So maybe consider checking with some real estate companies. Gull Isle realty...252 726 7679 Coldwell banker....252 247 7600 for a more complete list, google up___ atlantic beach vacation rent...

Welcome to the area! Lots of kiters do downwinders from mile marker 6 or mm7 to Atlantic Beach or even further to Fort Macon state park. With prevalent SW winds, the angle is ideal for downwinders. Lots of wind this last week. Also, check out "WINDTOYS" , a kitesurf shop in Morehead City. Chris can ...

Right-on, Andres. Good karma to you for sure.

And a big hello to you from Richard and Capt. Mitch.

Many moons ago, I used to punch holes in my booties to drain water. Worked great.

Out of that, I concluded that wetsuits, booties and gloves could have one way valves, but just a small hole from a hot nail works perfectly fine.

Richard

October is a very nice time for camping at Hatteras. Can be chilly if cold front blows through, but this is source of wind, so good.

Not many tourists, but lots of surfers, fishermen, kite and windsurfers.

Around 2pm today.

All kiters were experienced.

And I just found out that some of my friends were out in Atlantic Beach, NC doing a downwinder in onshore conditions and racing an approaching squall to their destination. Everyone made it except one guy. He was pulled up on beach, but managed to flag out his kite. Squall was associated with Tropica...

If you do a kiteloop with a backroll, your lines won't be crossed when you finish the transition. Not that it is a big deal.

Richard

In the meantime, you can still inflate a Cabrinha kite by using the same tip you would use on any other kite. It is best if you can have someone help by holding tip in valve while you pump.

The needed adaptor comes with many pumps. Check out a few.

Richard