The water can get very warm in the summer when there is no wind to kite it to very cold in the winter. It gets colder than Puget Sound so be prepared with the appropriate gear. Rig and Launch. The common rigging area is the grassy spot just to the south of the parking lot and west of the foot path.
Inflate your kite here and run your lines out east towards the water across the foot-path is fine but be courteous of passers-by as they have the right-of-way. The launch here is one of the more technical ones in Seattle but with proper instruction and assistance it can be done safely. It is, although, not recommended for beginners and there are some important safety precautions to consider as there are no other launching options although it looks like there are due to wind shadows from the surrounding trees.
This site requires an up-and-over launch with someone holding your kite along the west tree line while you stand along the east tree line. The wind can pulsate through the initial launch area so wait for a pull then slowly steer your kite up overhead. This area is shallow enough to stand and land or drop your kite water-side for self-retrieval. Golden Gardens is the most scenic kiting spot in Seattle. It has several flat sections ideal for freestyle. You have to ride upwind to avoid ending up in the Shilshole Marina downwind.
The best time for Golden Gardens is May through September. Carkeek is a small beach next to Golden Gardens with high winds. In Carkeek Park, the season is a bit shorter—May to August. Richmond Beach offers some of the best kiting on the Puget Sound. It's one of the few spots suitable for winter with a season from October to March. Jetty Island is one of the most favorite destinations for Seattle kiters located in just 30 min north of the city, in Everett.
It is called northwest's best beach for learning and riding a kite. Flat, shallow water, access to the open bay, and vast beach make it ideal for training. Jetty Island also has steady westerly wind during the summer season April to September. To get to the island, you have to cross a ft m channel. Use an inflatable boat or a kayak, or a free ferry that runs from July through Labor day. Double Bluff Beach is located on the southern end of Whidbey Island, which can be reached by ferry.
It's good to kitesurf during winter October—March on a low tide. The spring and fall typically are the best seasons for windsurfing in Seattle. I just took a refresher lesson with this company, because i was having trouble progressing in the sport. The moment we met, Dale was a very understanding and intuitive instructor. Within the first Thanks to him, I'm ready to get back out and feel confident about it.
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