dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Stay connected in the wind. This forum is for anyone who rides the wind, winter or summer, on whatever board suits their fancy. Share the stoke, find out where people are going, ask any question, share your discoveries, and discuss any esoteric idea you may have related to the pursuit of wind. Please keep it positive.

Moderator: MK

Post Reply
rookie
Posts: 95
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:41 pm

dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by rookie »

I’ve been asked a few times when is it recommended not to come down to spi. So the dates to avoid coming down to south padre island is March 14th thru 19th. The kids coming down for spring break to spi has been reduced dramatically. they usually don’t cause any havoc, and they hang on the north side of the island. Its the local Texans that drive in from the valley that causes havoc. It can take an hour to drive over the bridge sometimes. most of the hotels will be full of Texans, allot of them drive to beach access 5 just to cruise and drink. some of them camp out on the beach there.

Ride on ~~
duke56468
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 7:18 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by duke56468 »

Rookie......Do you live on SPI or in that area?
krazykatie
Posts: 407
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:44 am
Location: White Bear Lake
Contact:

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by krazykatie »

Funny you bring this up...I just watched TruTV South Padre P.D. Spring Break an entire show dedicated to the chaos those kids create. It was entertaining.
Midwest Mountaineering/Slingshot Regional Team Rider
rookie
Posts: 95
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:41 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by rookie »

Duke, temporarily for the winter.
duke56468
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 7:18 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by duke56468 »

Rookie.... We are here Nov to May. Mn during the summer. New to kiteboarding, but enjoy it.
rookie
Posts: 95
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:41 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by rookie »

Krazy, I meant in regards to affecting us wind junkies.

Duke, Im headed to the Rockies then WI, Ill be back for the 1st. When its windy Ill be on the flats or doing down winders. Stop over for a beer, the white Toyota with wi plates!!
duke56468
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 7:18 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by duke56468 »

Rookie...I'll be watching for you. I drive a gray van TX plates. Have a nice X-mas.
JRN
Posts: 2001
Joined: Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:38 pm

Re: dates to avoid in South Padre island this spring

Post by JRN »

TRY TO AVOID "HOLY WEEK" aka "Semana Santa." The week leading up to Easter is a national holiday in Mexico. Alot of the hotels raise their rates that week & are often booked up. The same is not true for the Hotels in Corpus Christi, however.
WARNING:
I AM AN UNREFORMED SERIAL FLIRT!!
(please respond accordingly ;^{})
Post Reply