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Padre Island Texas Surfari
Twice a year Lakawa
Kiteboarding heads down to Texas to ride during our "off" months;
November and April. These are also the best months for winds in the southern
tip of Texas. These trips offer something for everyone. Riding day after
day in steady winds allows riders of all abilities to progress quickly
and take their riding to new levels. It's a fun week of riding, big feasts
to rejuvenate, and hanging out in the sun with a group of great people.
Location
South
Padre Island is a barrier island that runs along the Texas coastline,
6 miles offshore, from the southern tip of the continental US to Corpus
Christy. The body of water that lies between the island and the mainland
is shallow with minimal chop and runs for 80 miles to the North.
The town of South
Padre is on the southern tip of the island. The town is set up to accomodate
the nearly 100k college students that choose SPI as their get away for
spring break (note: avoid March in SPI). The rest of the year the island
is pretty quiet. There is an abundance of restaurants, shops, etc.
Weather
April and November are usually quite warm in South Padre. Daytime temps
average in the 80's. Most of the time riders are in just shorts. Wetsuits
are recommended because a cold front can quickly cool down the water in
the Laguna because it is so shallow. Evenings can get cool so long pants
and a fleece are recommended.
Winds
April and November are the months with the most consistent winds on the
Island. The winds can vary significantly though. Some trips we've been
on our big kites almost exclusively and other trips we've had winds well
above 30mph. Bring everything you have. We usually bring extra gear, and
typically there is a lot of sharing of equipment.
Riding conditions
Padre offers it all. Flat water or waves the choice is yours. The island
is not more than a half mile wide with the flat laguna on one side and
the Gulf on the other. Depending upon the day and the wind direction,
you may be able to warm up in the flat water then drive to one end of
town and do a downwinder in the waves back to the hotel. Padre can offer
some really user friendly waves, and with miles and miles of beaches,
the exit points are endless.
Instruction
Whether you're just starting out, or working on dialing your first 360,
Padre island is the place to take it to the next level. Having the ability
to learn in ideal conditions, day after day, speeds the learning process
significantly. We work with Air
Padre Kiteboarding on the island to bring you the best instruction
available. Since instruction varies we do not include that in our price.
Accomodations
We'll be staying at the LaQuinta Inn. LaQuinta is on the Gulf side of
the island, right on the water. They offer a free breakfast and happy
hour. They are conveniently located toward the northern end of town and
close to where we ride. They have a pool and hot tub on their patio overlooking
the Gulf. Most rooms have wireless internet access, those that don't have
ethernet access. Pricing is for double occupancy.
Local Transportation
We usually rent as many SUV's or Minivans as we need. Once on the island
all trips are quite short, but having more than one vehicle allows people
to go different directions for the day if desired.
Nightlife
If you have the energy at the end of the day, there is minimal nightlife
on the island. Most find that after a long day of riding in the hot sun,
a big dinner and maybe a cold one, that the bed calls out their name pretty
early.
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TRIP: November 2008
Dates:
November 28-Dec 8th
Can't do
all 10 days?
We'll do our best to accomodate your schedule. (no Saturday flights available).
Contact us to discuss custom trip
packages.
Pricing:
10 days/ 10 nights
Accommodations
Airfare: Round trip to Harlingen Texas
Local Ground Transportation
$1100-1300
(depending upon group size)
Contact
us if you're interested. A downpayment of $400 will be required by
August 22th to hold your spot. Registration
extended- contact us for details
Checks can be sent
to:
Lakawa Kiteboarding
3120 43rd Ave South
Minneapolis,
MN 55406
Need new gear for
the trip? We can use our connections and put together packages that bundle
equipment purchases with the trip cost to save you some $. Contact
us for more details.
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