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The Tampa kiteboarding area have a number of good launches and a variety of conditions throughout Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg. There are enough spots to be able to take advantage of wind that comes from any direction. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico so it’s less exposed than the Atlantic side. Kitesurfers can enjoy waves and chop on the outer Gulf areas and smoother water in some of the inside locations. The wind is generally on the light side so having larger kites is key.

Living near Tampa kiteboarding areas allows people to have the best of both worlds - work in an urban environment and kite nearby. Many major cities don't offer a lot of places for kitesurfers. The drawback of any urban kiting destination is that you will have to drive through traffic to get from one launch to another on days where you are chasing wind.

Some of the most popular launches include:

Fort Desoto Park -a spectacular natural environment where there is camping available and three of the beaches; East, Big and North are kiting spots with all types of conditions.
The Skyway - more of an intermmediate/advanced kiting spot.
Treasure Island - original kiting spot and a good wide open spaces for newer riders.
Gulf Beaches - great place for a downwinder and a ride back on the trolley.
Honeymoon and Caladesi Island - nice beaches that can get busy on weekends.
Clearwater Beach - stay away from swimming beaches.

Do a search on Google Maps for a good overview of the Tampa Kiteboading/St. Petes region. It's easy to get a sense of the distance between all the launches. Type in St. Petersburg for the best result. Also check out Tampa Bay Kiteboarding for a details about each spot.

For those Tampa kiteboarding party-goers the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area has a pretty good nightlife worth checking out when in town.

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