The DC metro area offers convenient access to kiting near Annapolis, Maryland, with launches close to the naval academy. Moderate winds arrive almost every week throughout spring and fall, though conditions tend to be gusty and variable. Water is choppy and temperature fluctuates seasonally—expect to switch between boardshorts and wetsuits. The area is surprisingly uncrowded on the water, and Washington DC provides excellent sightseeing when the wind drops. Getting there is easy via DCA, BWI, or IAD airports.