Host Kevin Murray wraps up the preview tour of the first annual Hatteras KiteXpo at Kitty Hawk Kites.
Kevin Murray gives you a glimpse of what’s coming up and takes you on tour at the first annual Hatteras KItexpo hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites and The Kiteboarder Magazine, May 28-30, 2011.
The 2011 Kiteboard 4 Cancer, powered by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and Athletes for Cancer, is the largest amateur kiteboarding event in the world and heading into its 5th year! KB4C is the main event of the new Tenacity Games — a multi-day, multi-sport adventure fundraiser for regional cancer programs and Athletes for Cancer’s cancer survivorship program!!
You have heard the hype about the new 2011 gear — now come and try it out for yourself! Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort and The Kiteboarder Magazine are proud to bring you the Hatteras Kite Expo from May 28-30, 2011. The Hatteras Kite Expo will be a fun event with the focus on getting […]
There is no question Mauricio Abreu is a legend in kiteboarding. From the very beginning, he has pushed the boundaries as much as anyone who has been involved with the sport. Now he has decided Slingshot is the best place for him to continue doing that.
Thank you to all who made it to Baja this year for the 2011 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo! This year’s event raised $18,547 for the local community. Here is a list of what your support has accomplished: Projects Realized for the La Ventana Classic 2011 El Sargento Primary shelves for library, electrical system revamp, […]
Check out F-One’s beautiful new SUP line at https://en.f-onesup.com
Many of us have enjoyed the travel videos put out by Ocean Rodeo’s Jeremie Tronet and Linn Svendsen. Tronet has now put together all this footage together and more for his new series called “Ride Along”. Check out the trailer and more about the show at https://www.ridealongtv.com
 BWS is pleased to announce that they have partnered exclusively with REAL WATERSPORTS for the North America region. Ben said, “REAL absolutely shares our vision of bridging the gap between surfing and kiting and I believe the partnership will make this a reality sooner than we think. I’ve known Matt and Trip for […]
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the 9th Annual Pismo Beach KiteXpo this year and supported the fundraising effort for Kinsley and his family! Below are the numbers and prizes for unclaimed raffle prizes. Please email [email protected] if you won anything along with an image of your winning ticket and we coordinate […]
Great news! just found out that the North campground has been opened for the holiday weekend and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations can also be made for beach camping with no facilities through www.reserveamerica.com
Pismo Beach has been enjoying stellar spring conditions! The Pismo Beach KiteXpo would not be possible without the support from the following brands and businesses:
Ben and his coaching team will be running two FREE clinics at during the event. This is your chance to get the information you need to take your riding to the next level!
This is a day when everything went wrong- busted up ski’s, totally trashed kites, cut up limbs and dislocated shoulders! A day film maker Ryland Blakeney would rather forget – check it out!
The Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining legal and ethical internal operations of the AWSI and communicating and building relationships with external audiences to ensure successful implementation of AWSI’s mission.
To keep the support coming so Kinsley can recover as quickly as possible, James is making a contribution to the KINSLEY THOMAS WONG DONATION FUND by being the instructor for Xtreme Big Air this season. Half of every lesson will go straight to Kinsley’s Fund.
BWS today announced the signing of world-renowned surfer/kitesurfer Josh Mulcoy. Mulcoy joins the BWS global athlete program alongside Ryland Blakeney and Ben Wilson. The partnership will include the production of a pro model board designed by Josh’s longtime sponsor and legendary surfboard shaper William “Stretch” Riedel.
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Be sure to check out the light wind possibilities of F-One’s new Source kite at the upcoming La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo. If the forecast is less than 15 mph, just look for the F-One truck downwind of Baja Joe’s from Monday January 17 through the 19, from 10a until 12noon. F-One will have several […]
Meet at The Hot Springs Palapas at 130 pm Thursday Dec 23rd Dress in a Xmas costume (Santa, elf, reindeer, snowman, or get creative) Do a downwinder all together on your decorated kite, windsurfer, SUP, Hobie Cat, inner tube, canoe, aquacouch, air mattress, floating cooler, or other craft. Land at the beach at Palapas Ventana […]
Get ready for our island crossing 12 mile kite race, course racing, freestyle contest, Paddle Royale – SUP races including a 12 mile island crossing challenge, biggest KiteXpo ever with tons of gear to test, food, bands, parties every night, and fun””all in the name of raising money for the local schools in La Ventana!
In order to cope with the increasing demand from their customers, Best Kiteboarding is looking for two sales representatives for the US East and West Coasts. Minimum 3 years related work experience, preferably within consumer brands sales or marketing and a passion for the sports that the company engages in. See https://www.bestkiteboarding.com/2010-Work for complete details. […]
Exclusive! Live from Mauritus, F-One’s Raphael Salles will be joining The Kiteboarder’s host Ryan Riccitelli for a podcast this Friday regarding the companies 2011 product line. Got a question on F-One’s new gear? What changed and what didn’t? What’s new? Post your q’s here no later than midnight Thursday Sept 9 and we will them […]
Join F-One Kiting America, Bay Area Kitesurf and Kite Adventures for a trip of a lifetime this fall. Demo all the new 2011 F-One gear during this week-long epic adventure exploring and riding at some of the most beautiful coastal kite spots in the world! {openx:86112}
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Support Website Set Up for Local Extreme Sportsman Involved in Kiteboarding Incident On Thursday, July 15, 2010, Kinsley ThomasWong of Xtreme Big Air in San Luis Obispo County, CA, was enjoying one of his favorite sports, kiteboarding. A wind gust carried him out of the water and onto some nearby rocks where he suffered head […]
Kinsley had a good night yesterday after surgery and today, he had food for the first time and sucked down two smoothies. He also started a bit of PT on his neck and will start more tomorrow. I got to see him for about 15 minutes and let him know of the worldwide and local […]
Dear friends of Kinsley and Jamie Thomas Wong, Kinsley was involved in a kiting incident here in San Luis Obispo yesterday 7/16. He was airlifted to the hospital and is currently in ICU at Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA. He will not be able to receive any visitors for at least another 24 […]