Definitely manageable crowd - thinner crowd. No windsurfer so boosting in the river is care-free for some.
Just my observation: why do some folks expect those on the spit(ran into a couple today) to land their kite just because they happen to be standing there. Sure I'd love to help -- but whatever happened to ask and it'll be granted: A simple hand gesture that taps the head is a polite way of asking "can you give me a land?". And then there are those who purposely ignore you. Oh well there will always be "jerks" -- just need to smart up. Weekdays kiting seem to have no jerk though -- mainly on weekends my observation -- maybe the stress from weekday work is just too much or the crowd or just born jerk.