Kiteboarding

F-One Introduces MANERA, a New Accessories Brand, with Free Board Bag Offer

To mark the introduction of the new F-One accessories brand MANERA to the US market, the distributors of F-One in America will offer a MANERA Playa Board Bag with the purchase of any 2012 F-One board, either a twin-tip, a surfboard, or a SUP. ... Read More...

KSP Announces 2012 Tour Schedule

Following a groundbreaking and highly successful inaugural season, which pushed competitive kite surfing to epic new heights, the KSP is pleased to announce its widely anticipated 2012 World Championship Kite Surfing Tour schedule.... Read More...

VIDEO: 2012 La Ventana Lifestyle from Elevation Kiteboarding

Baja Joe's film festival winner by Beach Dog Prrrduction. Featuring Elevation kiteboarding's Mark, Marie, and Robin, Skydive San Diego, Neil Hutchinson, and Grom and Shannon from Pro Leezure. Strapless kiteboarding and Skydiving in La Ventana 2012.... Read More...

VIDEO: Hannah Whiteley in Brazilian Nut Case

Professional kiteboarder Hannah Whiteley riding at Pro Kite Brasil in UruaÃº, CearÃ¡ in December of 2011. ... Read More...

VIDEO: 2011 Ro Sham Throwdown

Check out the latest video from Nate Appel/Cineaptic: The 2011 Ro Sham Throwdown in Hood River, OR. ... Read More...

Erin Swain: Montones

After two great days at Shacks, I went over to Montones to kite with two new guys I met. I had a leak in my 9m, and they were waiting on their boards from a buddy who was held up at the dentist. It was perfect: I had a board, they had kites.... Read More...

VIDEO: TDZ: Kite Surfing in Puerto Rico

Check out this latest video from the TDZ crew, this time pushing kite surfing in Puerto Rico. ... Read More...

VIDEO: 2012 Slingshot RPM with Youri Zoon in Capetown

PKRA World Champion Youri Zoon introduces the 2012 RPM to the world.... Read More...

VIDEO: Day Trippin’ with Mark Miedama

"Headed down south to the land of the pines and I'm thumbin' my way into North Caroline" for a quick day trip to Hatteras. 65+ degrees and big SSW wind in late January at the ferry docks made for an epic day on the water.... Read More...

The Best Odyssey is now the Ocean Odyssey – Where to Next?

After a full circumnavigation over the last five years of 54,000 miles offshore; 50 countries; and a lifetime of memories for their guests and crew, the Best Odyssey, now the Ocean Odyssey, is getting ready to set sail once again exploring the Pacific. ... Read More...

2012 La Ventana Classic Wrap Up and Final Results: $23,500 Raised for the Local Community!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo has come to a close and the La Ventana wind machine delivered perfect conditions for the last day of the event. After a few days of light wind, there was a lot to accomplish on the last day of the event and the schedule was filled with SUP races, kiteboarding/windsurfing course racing, the Big Air/Old School competition, live auction, huge raffle, and an awards ceremony at Pizza Vela.... Read More...

La Ventana Classic Update for 1/21/2012: Light Wind Racing, a Greasy Pole, and Lucha Libre

The light winds did not stop the fun here at the La Ventana Classic and the activities rolled on. This morning Anthony Vela and Candice Appleby held a kid's SUP paddling clinic for both local and visiting children. Not only did they get everyone on the water, but they were even to run a few races with the kids!... Read More...

The La Ventana Classic Needs Your Help!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic has been great so far this year. If you’ve been following the daily photos and updates on Facebook or thekiteboarder.com, you know what an amazing event this is, and we are only at the halfway point! The action has included an 11-mile island kite crossing, 10-mile island SUP crossing, skydiving, beach games, nightly parties, kiteboarding and SUP demos, and more! That’s the good news. Unfortunately we have a little bad news and need to ask for your help.... Read More...

La Ventana Classic & KiteXpo Update for 1/20 Paddle Royale SUP Island Crossing and Skydiving

Today the wind was light in La Ventana, providing perfect conditions for the Paddle Royale, a 10-mile SUP island crossing from Cerallvo Island to La Ventana. After a smooth boat ride across the channel, competitors lines up their boards and set off for the mainland. ... Read More...

La Ventana Classic & KiteXpo Update for 1/19 – The Crossing & Start of Big Air

Today the activities at the 2012 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo were fully underway with the 11-mile island crossing completed on the first day of the event. Overcast skies greeted competitors, many of who arrived to the beach a little blurry-eyed for the 7:00 a.m. meeting time to head to the island in a fleet of local fishing boats known as pangas.... Read More...

La Ventana Classic Report for Wednesday, 1/18/2012

Tonight the La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo officially kicked off at 7:00 pm at Palapas Ventana. This evening participants were given a presentation of a slide show of images from last year and also received their competition jerseys and a ton of information about this year's event.... Read More...

The Kiteboarder Magazine Volume 8, Number 4 Now Available for Free Online

Now that Volume 8, Number 5 is available in print, The Kiteboarder Magazine has released the free online version of Volume 8, Number 4. Check it out on the Read TKB Page!... Read More...

Volume 8, Number 4

*The Sherman Island Kiteboarding Experience *Mission to the Maldives *The Longest Wave: Pacasmayo, Peru *The Kids are Alright: How Kiteboarding can Help Communities... Read More...

La Ventana 2012: Side Trip to Conejo

After wrapping up our first TKB Test Week here in La Ventana, I found myself with a lay day before the start of the La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo. Sure, I could have stayed here and be productive by catching up on emails, but why do that when you can head to the coast?... Read More...

VIDEO: Kevin Langeree is Having Fun

Kevin Langeree has been called the competition machine, but has never lost sight of what kitesurfing is all about. Check out Kevin "training" in the off-season...... Read More...

La Ventana 2012: Scenes from Burning Bush

Last night was Burning Bush, an annual party held here in La Ventana. As usual, it was quite a sight to be seen. In keeping with apocalyptic predictions from the Mayan calendar, this year's theme was The End of Bush. ... Read More...

No Mas Basura in La Ventana

Today was the annual No Mas Basura (No More Trash) event in La Ventana. Held the Friday before the upcoming La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo, No Mas Basura is a community effort to clean up the towns of La Ventana and El Sargento. ... Read More...

Up Your Game and Help Out a Great Cause! La Ventana Classic Clinics January 16-22, 2012

Check out the great clinics offered by pro riders in support of the 7th Annual La Ventana Classic Fundraiser... Read More...

Liquid Force Kiteboarding Announces New Latin American Team Riders

Liquid Force is proud to introduce our new riders from Latin America! These additions to the International and support teams represent the rising and high quality talent that is emanating from Latin America.... Read More...

Are You Ready for LUCHA LIBRE in La Ventana?

All we can say is this poster was emailed to us with a warning: Not in accordance to any USA safety standards. Get ready!... Read More...

Erin Swain: Winter Sessions in Puerto Rico

Merry Christmas to me! I got to kite three days in a row in PR! I honestly didn’t think I’d be having my third ocean session at Shacks Beach. It’s a spot that is coveted by kiters, but it can be a more advanced spot. Lucky for me, I have a number of people looking out for and encouraging me. ... Read More...