kiteboard downwinders, kitesurf downwinders, Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay

Thursday, May 28, 2009:

Forecast this weekend is not great for the coast. (SW + marine layer)

Let's see what next weekend brings.

There is still an outside chance for Saturday, and slightly better chance for Sunday.
If wind turns on, we can still try to day trip Tomales Bay as a prelude to next weekend.

Great White Crossing -
Bodega Bay / Tomales Bay Downwinders

  • Dillon Beach, California (SF Bay Area)
  • Weekend(s) After Memorial Day
  • May (29)-30-31, 2009
  • No-Wind-(rain)check: June (6,7); (13,14); ... 2009

Down for a white-capped, white-knuckle, adventure thrill ride???

  • Bodega Bay: Doran Beach to Dillon Beach
  • 6 mile scenic open-ocean, gnarly-cliffed downwinder
  • Dress warm, bring cojones

Bodega Bay Downwinder

Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay, Downwinders Tobias Henning kiting Bodega Bay from Doran Beach to Dillon Beach, January 20, 2008. Joe Del Gallo kiting Bodega Bay from Doran Beach to Dillon Beach, January 20, 2008.

Tomales Bay Downwinder

Tobias Henning departing Doran Beach
Doran to Dillon, January 20, 2008.

Joe Del Gallo landing at Dillon Beach
Doran to Dillon, January 20, 2008.

Up for a white-knuckled, yellow-bellied, adventure ride?

  • Tomales Bay: Dillon Beach (Lawson's Landing) to Grassy Point
  • 6 mile scenic, easier-exit downwinder
  • If needed, exit left and walk to the road (Highway 1)


Detailed Interactive Event Map:

Click here for interactive Google event map
Click for interactive Google event map

Kite Activities:

  • kiteboarding, kitesurfing
  • wave riding at Dillon Beach
  • Bodega Bay downwinders
  • Tomales Bay downwinders
  • gear demos / trainers / loaners
  • IKO kite lessons available
  • beginner safety tips

Other than Kite Activities:

  • skim boarding - world class at Dillon Beach
  • fishin', crabbin', clammin', ab'n
  • kayaking, salt and fresh
  • hiking sand dunes (no tunnels!)
  • dog play off leash on dunes and beach
  • flying fabric things on strings in the wind

Logistics

  • itinerary depends on wind, weather, wind, kiter interest, and wind!
  • we expect kiters to be foul weather friends - come only if windy
  • logistics are: we meet, we carpool, we ride, we camp, we repeat!
  • check the wind forecast as the weekend approaches


Wanted

  • reliable, seaworthy boats with pilots willing to go out in ~30 knot seas
  • firewood



Kite Camp at Lawson's Landing

  • lee side of Dillon Beach sand dunes - somewhat wind protected
  • big tents can be a problem if the wind really howls - stake well
  • dog friendly - a sandy paradise for well behaved hounds
  • kite clean, cold Pacific water - warm by the kite camp fire
  • Lawson's does not have designated sites
  • people camp wherever they find space
  • $26 per night (RVs $31 per night)
  • camping and day use, reserve online:
  • www.lawsonslanding.com



Other Accomodations:

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Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay, California

Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay, and Tomales Bay are located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA.

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