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Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby Smeer » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:51 pm

So I'm moving to Atlanta GA & was wondering how is the kitesurfing destinations look like there, I'm still beginner/early intermediate so I'll be looking for something beginner friendly!!,
Is there any destination within a driving distance that I can go to in weekends?, I know SC would be the closest but is there anywhere else? Any kitesurf community in Atlanta?.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby Silver Fox » Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Tybee Island is the spot! This weekend in fact. contact John or Mike at http://www.alloutkiteboarding.com for more info
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby pebbles » Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:51 pm

or Jekyll Island.
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby dyyylan » Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:02 pm

wow, you consider 300 miles to the nearest beach to be "within driving distance on the weekends"?
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby Clew In » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:53 pm

Hey,

Tybee Island is the closest from Atlanta and is a great place always local kiter out if the wind is blowin. Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island are also great and not far from each other. They are about an hour further than Tybee (which puts them close to the Charleston drive). SC and Florida are a bit further; however, offer lots of option also.

We also have Lake Lanier; however, you may want to get some experience under your belt before tackling that gusty place.

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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby William Munney » Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:02 am

Smeer wrote:So I'm moving to Atlanta GA & was wondering how is the kitesurfing destinations look like there, I'm still beginner/early intermediate so I'll be looking for something beginner friendly!!,
Is there any destination within a driving distance that I can go to in weekends?, I know SC would be the closest but is there anywhere else? Any kitesurf community in Atlanta?.
Thanks in advance
Have some less than 24 hour old food at the Varsity on North Avenue when you get there. Unfortunately, I don't think it's a good place to live if you're a kitesurfer.
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby poools81 » Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:51 am

the varsity rules.....
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby rtz » Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:26 am

http://www.coastalwindsports.com/JoinUsOnJekyllFAQ.html
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby ryanroberts1983 » Sat Sep 17, 2011 5:21 pm

Smeer wrote:So I'm moving to Atlanta GA & was wondering how is the kitesurfing destinations look like there, I'm still beginner/early intermediate so I'll be looking for something beginner friendly!!,
Is there any destination within a driving distance that I can go to in weekends?, I know SC would be the closest but is there anywhere else? Any kitesurf community in Atlanta?.
Thanks in advance
Yo i live in atlanta right by peadmont park and own kitehero. Jess and I travel all over to ride but Where are you living? what do you ride?
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Re: Atlanta GA, for beginners

Postby Smeer » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:04 pm

I did not move yet, don't know where will I live but thanks alot guys for the info. seems like Atlanta is not that fun in terms of close locations.
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