WHAT! Palm Trees on the point?

We couldn't believe it either but one morning this spring, there it stood, a 12 foot fabricated palm tree recently transplanted from La Ventana by Jay Connor,  the tree's creator.  

Jay is also famous down south for his "burning bush fiesta" complete with blue flame sand campfire.  There is never a dull moment when he's around.

As mysterious as it arrived about a week later, 2 pink flamingoes were seen foraging under the outdoor carpet palm fronds.

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Kevin Trejo made several attempts to purchase the tree as a permanent fixture but fate thought otherwise.

Thanks Jay for providing the subject for this issue's mast-head.  We look forward to seeing you and your son this Fall.

This dance party of crows rocks out to the driving beat of the Techno-crats, blaring out of a campsite in the beach break .  They were later escorted from the point after exposing themselves & using abusive language to

nearby campers.

Hollywood comes to Punta San Carlos May 4-14 in Red Bull Tropical Energy Challenge - a sports reality show contest made for TV

Abundance of Sand Makes  Best Season for Kite Launches

photo early June

What a  season for sand.  This is truly a phenomenal year for sand in the beach break.  Normally by June all the rocks are exposed from the point to the Island.  Kite boarders are taking advantage of the conditions by launching at the island end of the beach break.  Sailors & surfers are also happy to see such friendly launch conditions.

It could all end with arrival of a big south. but for now - carpe diem.

Yet Another Close Encounter

recent visitor to the Solstice site

One more Close encounter

Anna-Tom-Dave

B.C. Canuck - Dave Heath and his soul companion Anna were surprised recently when they stopped to offer assistance to a stranger parked on the dirt road. The man offered them a beer and remarked to Dave that had they spent an evening with mutual friends 5 years earlier in Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego - So. America.  That rivals SoloSport's guests the Miller brothers seeing me on stage at their high school in Surratsville Md. - thirty five years ago!

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STOP IT!

We can't imagine why you wouldn't want to keep getting our e-rag  but I guess worse things  happen at sea.

Drop us a line to tell us to knock it off and its done.

Synchronicity at the Chili Bowl

June 4, 2004

Chuck Patterson, Corky Cullen &

Kevin Trejo

participated in a kite surfing expression session that had the crowd on the cliff cheering with every move.  To quote one spectator

"it was sublime".

to view highlights of this event click here

ebade,ebade,ebade ......that's all folks

World windsurfing touring pros massed at the Chili -Bowl recently in the most unusual reality show yet - the Tropical Energy Challenge. Brainchild of English pro sailor Tristan Boxford -ensured a top notch line-up. Keith Taboul, Kevin Pritchard, Jason Polakow, Levi Siver, Jason Pryor, Tristan Boxford, Baptiste Gossein, Robby Swift & Kauli Seadi repeatedly wowed  all in attendance with outstanding performances at the Chili Bowl.  Supporting the event was a staff of 25 TV/Film production crew including renowned action photographer Erik Aeder.  There were a few Baja hijinks including a stranded grip truck in the main arroyo and a rumor of a stealth expose article for Rolling Stone. Local fisherman Rudy rounded up a tractor and a few friends to save the day.  The rumor smoldered in the background for the entire event.

It was a good event and everyone was very impressed with the pro's performances on & off the water.  Once the footage has been edited down expect to see it somewhere on your cable dial perhaps even later this year.

We have been sworn to secrecy by the show's producers to keep the intrigue at a Hollywood high, so that's about all we are going to say except "stay tuned".

for more info on the Tropical Energy Challenge click this link.

For action photos of the event click this link

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SoloSports Campo now offers broadband Internet services to all its Adventure Holiday guests. Kevin Trejo commented "My guests are the movers and shakers of their professions. In the past it was difficult to be out of touch for even a week.  Now with our satellite dish, it is easy to stay in touch with your business and your family, bringing an enhanced peace of mind. This also opens up a whole new area of opportunity for business retreats, educational field trips and other special events."

The Campo Internet cafe has a desktop PC and a wireless local area network for those guests that  bring their own laptops.

SoloSports - Kevin Trejo to offer Wave Riding Clinic to Kiteboarders with FREE wave kiteboard

Punta San Carlos offers the more advanced wave riding Kite boarder great but challenging conditions.  The side off wind conditions create ideal shaped waves making for long rides either in the beach break or the point & Chili bowl.  No one has these conditions more wired than kiteboarder SoloSports owner, Kevin Trejo.

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"It not only takes local knowledge of the conditions but specially adapted equipment as well -   After seeing so many kiteboarders struggling  in the surf, the idea of a special wave riding clinic seemed a perfect way to help all our kiteboarding guests maximize their water time."

The fall at Punta San Carlos is the perfect time for a wave riding clinic.  The course includes understanding local conditions, tips and techniques with hands on instruction on and off the water, guest appearances by pro wave riding kiteboarders and a free specially designed for Punta San Carlos wave riding kiteboard.

for more information contact Kevin Trejo at kt@solosports.net

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