Stuart Insider Guide
Wind Forecast
The most reliable wind forecast and live reading for Hutchinson Island can be found at WindAlert. You can also refer to the Jensen Beach weather station, viewing the wind forecast here.
Where We Ride
The flats just north of the St. Lucie Inlet allow us to coach in flat, waist deep water. It's aqua blue and perfect for learning, pushing your existing skill set, or exploring hidden gems.Looking for a little more adventure? Stuart, Jupiter, and West Palm are all ocean facing, receiving incredible surf and wind. Here, clients can go on downwinders or ride oceanside in the waves.
How to Get Here
The closest airport to fly into is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). It is ~1 hr by shuttle or rental car to Hutchinson Island.There are also a few smaller airports, often used for private charters and smaller planes down to the area including Witham Field, Stuart Jet Center, Vero Beach Regional Airport, and Atlantic Aviation.
If you need any additional information on Rental Cars or Shuttle Services, please see the below or drop us a line.
Click here to check PBI flight ratesClick here to check FLL flight rates
Click here for info on rental cars/shuttles
Where to Stay
The the easiest place to stay and kite with us is on Hutchinson Island. We highly recommend both The Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort & Marina and the newly opened Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa.
Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort & Marina: With a moderate price point and quality accommodations, this resort includes on-site restaurants, golf, tennis, pools, beachfront activities. When staying here, you can walk right out of your room, onto our boat, wasting no time in hitting the water to kite! Use code 17NXTO for 10% off when you book your room.
Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa: With a higher price point, this resort was opened in late 2017 and has new, luxury accommodations. The property is located on the oceanfront of Hutchinson Island and includes an on-site restaurant, pools, and a spa. It's just a short walk to the dock where we can pick you up and drop you off, and a quick, 15 minute boat ride to the riding area. Click here to book a room.
Some of Our Favorite Things in Stuart
Food
BreakfastOsceola Street Cafe - Delicious breakfast in downtown Stuart
Stuart Boathouse - Grab a mimosa and enjoy breakfast with a waterfront view
Spritz City Bistro
Ital Bowls - The best Acai bowls on the island with a variety of other healthy food options
Twisted Tuna - One of our favorite places to get food. Extensive menu! You can even show up by boat.
Chef's Table - Small restaurant vibe with high quality food cooked to order
Stuart Boathouse
Riverwalk Cafe & Oyster Bar
Drift Kitchen
Other Options
Drinks
Sneaki Tiki - Don't be surprised if you see us grabbing drinks here after a long day, especially on Taco Tuesdays for one of their margaritas!
The Brass Tap
Drift Kitchen Bar
Coffee Bar Blue Door
Duffy's Sports Grill
Nightlife
Most of the night life occurs in Jupiter, just a short Uber or drive south.
Guanabanas
Square Grouper Tiki Bar
Johnny Mangos Tiki Bar and Grill
Activities - What to do (when you are not kiting in Stuart!)
Take a stroll on the beach in the House of Refuge
Check out The River Walk
Do a little retail therapy
See the marine-life at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
Scope out the antique car collection and one of the world's best baseball card collections at The Elliot Museum
