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gazxtreme
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kitesurfing in Jamaica
Anybody been to Jamaica kitesurfing, what's the best spots, we are near 7 mile beach in Negril in Sept, does anybody have any warnings
or advice for the Island, all info will be welcome,
regards, Gazza from NorthWest Kitesurfing
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baileyman
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Registered: 1-6-2006 Location: Leamington Spa Member Is Offline Mood: Reflective
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| posted on 22-7-2006 at 05:59 |
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Dude
I was in Jamaica 7 years ago for a month at a time. Was there in June and in December. Mainly based in Montego Bay.
Negril beach is massive but was pretty narrow and crowded around the hotels. It's shallow for a good way out. Also loads of boats
anchored off the beach and loads of water sports going on at places like Sandals and the 5* hotels. I seem to remember that if you walk
toward the other end of the beach (and yes it really is 7 miles!!!) it gets quieter. But it was years ago so it's probably all changed
since then !!
In terms of wind, all I can say is that in Montego Bay (Tryall Beach Resort) it was dead in the morning and spanking in the afternoon
and straight onshore where I was. But in Montego Bay it's next to the hills so it's a proper sea breeze generator.
I can't rember much about the breeze in Negril cuz we only stayed there for about 4 days and was staying next to Rick's Tea Bar on the
cliffs (top place to watch the sunset and if you're up to it jump off the cliffs). Plus I was pretty out of it most of the time (if ya
know what I mean!!).
I seem to remember if you drive the coast road from Negril back toward Montego Bay that there are loads of smaller beaches, but to be
honest I wasn't kiting in those days so can't say I took much notice.
I do remember a massive inshore flat lagoon though, but I think that was nearer Montego Bay.
If you get a car for a couple of days and go explore then that would be a good plan.
Anyway, not sure that helped, but have a wicked time. Jamaica rocks I loved it - but then a Jamaican girlfriend gives it a different
perspective - cuz I was considered a local !!
Will be interested to find out how you get on out there. Put a post on when you get back.
Rich
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gazxtreme
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| posted on 22-7-2006 at 11:26 |
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cheers
Nice one, just the kind of info I am after, I saw the cliff jumping at the cafe on a negril site, I will be trying this, you only live
once, I may miss the inland lagoon thing as I don't fancy my chances against the crocs. one of my fears was that the 7 mile beach would
be crowded, it does sound good if it's shallow for a while as it would allow for landing and launching in the water, very grateful for
the info,
gazza
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