Let the counting of days commence again...

143... 142...

booked it

111,... 110,... 109,... (I didn't actually count last time)

Man. Can almost see the light :D

SO is the weather still looking good for the JIBE? This anxiety is just taunting me! COME TO ME ! ! AND FLY ! !

it'll be fine

We will again bank on the seasonal default weather patterns for the spring that are usually good for riding. This consists of a regular high pressure system sitting off the Carolinas, turning clockwise and delivering winds with an easterly component to the shores to the south. Anything with some east in it is a good start for us. Then the next thing that happens is that the island heats up in the afternoon sun, and the resulting thermal action creates a vacuum that draws the wind right off the water for the perfect seabreeze.

The only thing that can mess up this process is the occasional (and unusual for the time of the year) western frontal system that can push through with lumpy western winds. Sometimes however when this happens, the seabreeze effect is strong enough to push back the westerlies. Of course if this does happen then you get warm moist wind off the water clashing with a westerly, then you get KABOOM! But the boomers blow through quickly. The permanent forecast from May through September is "scattered afternoon thunderstorms" but you can see them coming from miles away and they often pass by.

So there are no guarantees but that has been the general pattern the last few years. If you show up for one day and expect perfect riding conditions then you are rolling the dice, but if you can stay a few days then others here will tell you that you will likely get your lock-and-load hammer-dropping ride.

I'll be there Sunday to Sunday!!!

Great! There will be several others on the same schedule. Let me know if you Ned any help with arrangements or plans. There will be a lot to do in the mornings while waiting for the afternoon low tides. Especially if you have family coming along.

Yes, Angus. My wife and two kids are coming as well. that's why we picked JIBE over many others. Seasonal weatner, and lots for them to do too. They enjoy me kiting, but they enjoy other activities too. We booked a cottage the whole week. My gosh I can't wait.....

Booked at the Hampton...............

I'll be there the 11th to the 18th.

Well, Beau said it was time to go check out this thing called Jibe. So, I made my reservations at the park to camp for the week of the event. Beau and I are looking forward to meeting everyone on the east coast. Here come the nasa wings.

Susan (npw goddess)

Yay!!

Great news, Susan!

too many things not working out to make IBB this year but Fiona and I have a placed booked on Jekyll from May 11-18 - looking forward to it. It'll probably be the first buggy run of the year if the snow sticks around through April (at the rare it's been staying cold this winter)

Great Mark! Looking forward to seeing y'all. We have already seen the sea breeze fire off several times - then we get more of that polar vortex nonsense. Please make sure there is non of that on your vehicle ;-).

Susan if you and Beau need any help with local arrangements, let me know. We all look forward to welcoming you to the Golden Isles Region. Our beach is Beau friendly with leash but well-behaved canines are generally tolerated off leash with a look the other way. Just no going south of the southern water tower for... Wait for it... Plovers.

Thanks Angus but Beau has reserved a spot for me at the camp ground. I also make him stay on leash at all times and make him pick up after himself.

Susan (npw goddess)

Great Mark! Looking forward to seeing y'all. We have already seen the sea breeze fire off several times - then we get more of that polar vortex nonsense. Please make sure there is non of that on your vehicle ;-).

Susan if you and Beau need any help with local arrangements, let me know. We all look forward to welcoming you to the Golden Isles Region. Our beach is Beau friendly with leash but well-behaved canines are generally tolerated off leash with a look the other way. Just no going south of the southern water tower for... Wait for it... Plovers.

Great Mark! Looking forward to seeing y'all. We have already seen the sea breeze fire off several times - then we get more of that polar vortex nonsense. Please make sure there is non of that on your vehicle ;-).

Susan if you and Beau need any help with local arrangements, let me know. We all look forward to welcoming you to the Golden Isles Region. Our beach is Beau friendly with leash but well-behaved canines are generally tolerated off leash with a look the other way. Just no going south of the southern water tower for... Wait for it... Plovers.

Will be there Thursday afternoon to Sunday. I'm flying so I'll need to ship my buggy or ask someone (Van!!) driving from Houston for a favor.:D

There's a web site?

I wonder if you could post the linky on the first post in this thread (and make this thread sticky?) Man, I'm a demanding customer.

I just reserved mine today. 14th - 18th. Thought I might need a day for rest HO6

I'll try to keep a fire going. :D

Quote: Originally posted by Proletariat

There's a web site? I wonder if you could post the linky on the first post in this thread (and make this thread sticky?) Man, I'm a demanding customer.

Here you are:

http://www.coastalwindsports.com/JIBE.html

Angus has a shop local to the area, and his site of course is http://www.coastalwindsports.com/

Quote: Originally posted by kitemaker4

Thanks Angus but Beau has reserved a spot for me at the camp ground. I also make him stay on leash at all times and make him pick up after himself. Susan (npw goddess)

The area is very dog friendly; folks are laid back and if Beau is the gentlmen I'm sure he is, he'll have a great time!

I'm excited to see your famed nasa wings!

I'm looking forward to seeing and NPW for the first time live!

You will see lots of nasa wings cuse that is all I fly. I always have a talk with Beau and he has never been a problem. He thinks everyone is there to love on him.

Susan (npw goddess)

Quote: Originally posted by kitemaker4

You will see lots of nasa wings cuse that is all I fly. Susan (npw goddess)

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There's a web site? I wonder if you could post the linky on the first post in this thread (and make this thread sticky?) Man, I'm a demanding customer.

As you prolly have seen by now the web site still has last years dates. I wanted to fix last weekend but will try again this weekend. Every thing else like travel info and general format is pretty current.