Outlaw Invitational Criss Cross | Matheson Hammock to Nixon Sandbar and back

By Joseph PrietoMay 05, 2026

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Cabrinha and Adventure Sports USA crew set out on what can only be described as a full-blown Biscayne Bay mission. This wasn’t a casual session. This was one of those days that reminds you exactly why we chase wind.

With a solid south wind clocking in at 18–25 knots, riders gathered at Matheson Hammock Park, gearing up for a crossing that would take them straight into the heart of the bay and back. No safety nets, no shortcuts. Just wind, water, and a crew ready to send it.

Leg 1: The Crossing

The first stretch kicked off with a clean push across Biscayne Bay toward Nixon Sandbar. Conditions lined up perfectly, and what could feel like a massive crossing turned into a smooth, fast 30-minute ride. The kind where everything clicks. Wind steady, boards humming, kites locked in.

Pulling into Nixon, the energy shifted instantly.

Leg 2: Big Air at the Sandbar

If you know Nixon on a Saturday, you know it’s already a scene. Boats posted up, music blasting, people everywhere. Now add a fleet of riders launching into big air right in the middle of it.

What unfolded was part competition, part spectacle. Riders pushed height, style, and control, throwing down for anyone watching from boats and sandbars. It wasn’t just about who went biggest. It was about presence. Style. Sending it when it counts.

For everyone out there, whether riding or watching, it was one of those moments that defines Miami’s water culture.

Leg 3: The Grind Back

Then came the real test.

The return to Matheson turned into a demanding cross to upwind battle. The kind that humbles you. Every tack mattered. Every mistake cost you distance. Fatigue started to creep in, and the bay reminded everyone that it doesn’t give anything away for free.

But one by one, the crew made it back. A few hiccups along the way, nothing unexpected for a mission like this. Just enough chaos to make the story better later.

More Than Just a Session

What started as a grassroots, outlaw-style gathering is quickly evolving into something bigger. These rides are building momentum. The format, the challenge, the community. It’s all pointing toward something real.

This isn’t just a downwinder. It’s becoming one of the most exciting grassroots kite race concepts in the United States. Raw, unpredictable, and driven entirely by the people showing up.

And at the center of it all, riders were putting the new Cabrinha Moto Apex 2026 to the test. Powered, responsive, and built for exactly these kinds of conditions, it proved itself across every leg of the journey.

The Takeaway

This is why we do it.

Not for perfect conditions or easy rides, but for the days that push you a little further. The ones where you earn the ride back. The ones that turn into stories you’ll be telling for years.