Fly kites (no combat kites) - bring mosquito repellent and waterproof shoes

Leave the ground behind and take to the sky at this relaxing get-together.

We'll meet at the dedicated kite flying lot at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. I will bring six kites to share, and you can bring any kites you have. Combat/fighter kites are not allowed at the Kite Lot.

Daylight Saving Time starts on March 9th, so sunset will be at 7:30 PM!

You do not need to bring a kite to attend, you can come to just watch and hang out. After the event we can get dinner at New Mongolian BBQ on Castro St (downtown Mountain View).

It will be cold and hopefully windy so please dress appropriately. Bring waterproof shoes if you have them because the ground might be muddy. Bring mosquito repellent which is easy to get for $5-$10, read here about what active ingredients are legit.

Please do not try to park at the kite lot because there will not be enough room for everyone. Several parking lots for Shoreline Amphitheater will (probably) be open - I will check the day of the event and post a comment.

How you get into the Amphitheater parking lots:
- Parking lot A: enter from N Shoreline Blvd.
- Parking lot B: enter from Crittenden Ln.
- Parking lot C & D: enter from Bill Graham Pkwy.
- Parking lot E: authorized vehicles only, do not go here.

Notes for if you want to buy a kite: you might be able to find small inexpensive kites in stores. They probably say the material is "poly" or "plastic"; if you want a more durable kite, look for one made of nylon. I recommend a parafoil kite such as the X-Kites SkyFoil because they do not need assembly, roll up small, and are easy to fly.

The kites I will bring: two parafoils, one 3D macaw, one 3D biplane, one 3D tropical fish, one dual-line stunt/sport delta.