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Kitesurf Location - Key West / The Flats ( ID key_west_the_flats )
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| Continent: |
North America |
| Country: |
Florida (USA) |
| Next Big City (Airport): |
Miami, Key West |
| Next Town: |
Key West |
| Latitude: |
24.6165 |
| Longitude: |
-81.8008 |
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Type: | - Ocean
| Rider Ability: - Beginner
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| Good for: | | Features: - None
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Type: | - Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
| Hazards: - Ships/Boats
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| Quality: | - Crystal Clear
| Best Tide: - Tide Independent
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Flat and calm at 20 mph winds, 360° of wind, all directions, no obstructions. Sand and turtle grass on the bottom for 15 miles.
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Type: | No Information | Size: - None
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| Hazards: | - None
| Location crowds: - None
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No beach. All water launch as it is 2-4 feet deep, and the turtle grass makes for soft landings.
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Spring: | - Shorts
| Summer: - Shorts
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| Fall: | - Shorts
| Winter: - Shorts
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- Normal Wetsuit
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Wetsuit top if you are from warm weather during winter. Summer just shorts. During winter some days with wetsuit in cold northerlies.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
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Best Months: | - January
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| Wind Type: - Thermal Winds
- Frontal Winds
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| Best Direction: | No Information | Main Direction: No Information |
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Windy season is from October to June.
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Transport: | - Boat
| Access: - No Walk
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Key West airport or Miami, then you need a boat. Can be rented or kitetours organized.
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Bird sanctuary, so don't mess with them! No trash, keep our island clean, no jet ski's allowed by law.
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Key West is a great party town.
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