Trip report: We flew a Cirrus SR22 from Palo Alto, CA (KPAO to Puerto Penasco Mexico (MMPE) for kitesurfing. Who attended : Tom, Jon, Micheal , Vasyl (above) Michael, Tom , Alonso (airport chief), Vasyl, Jon (above) final approach to MMPE penasco airport (above) arrival in Mexico warm greeting by army guys and airport officials. We flew my plane to Mexico last weekend, a true kiteboarding Mecca and an unknown gem. I'm going back this weekend. Wind forecast Wind forecast called for 15kt gusting 22kt both Saturday and Sunday. In reality, Saturday was weak, we could barely stay upwind with 11m. Sunday was nuking. I had my 11m on fully depowered line rig and fully de-powered trim and I was overpowered in the big waves. Google search " Windguru Puerto Penasco " to see forecast, it's reasonably accurate. If it's showing 18 gusting 25 it will be nuking,. bring a 9m. House We rented a house on Playa Miramar, beautiful luxury ...
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