Children of the Point: The Story Behind the Manera Video
They would score the swell of the decade, but they were just visitors here. The swell gave the local crew, who grew up poor and learned to ride on donated gear, their chance to shine.
Category: Travel
Girls Invade Sherman for KB4Girls Clinic
For whatever reason, women’s only events have never been very interesting to me but my perception dramatically changed when I recently attended the KB4Girls Women’s Clinic at Sherman Island in California the weekend of June 19. Hosted by Nine Time World Champion Kristin Boese and Pro Rider/co-owner of Kitopia kiteboarding school, Sandy Parker, the weekend [...]
Jun 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Bridge of the Gods Postponed to August 6 and 7
Due to the questionable wind forecast for this weekend and cold weather, organizers have decided to delay the Bridge of The Gods Kite Festival until August 6th and 7th.
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Bring the Family: 5 Family-Friendly Caribbean Kiteboarding Destinations
There are countless kiteboarding destinations in the Caribbean…
Jun 16, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Airush West Coast Demo Tour Kicks Off June 2
The Airush crew is on a tour up the west coast starting tomorrow! We will be featuring our new gear out at your local beach. Schedule: June 1 – San Diego June 2 – Belmont Shore, Los Angeles June 3 – Santa Barbara June 4 – Pismo June 5 – 3rd Ave, San Francisco June [...]
Jun 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Windance and Ocean Rodeo Weekend Demo/Beach Party: Hood River, May 29/30
If you’re in or near Hood River, Oregon, the weekend of May 29, be sure to check out the free demos and beach party Saturday night hosted by Windance and Ocean Rodeo. Beside providing excellent service and products, they’re a great crew! For complete info, see www.windance.com
Big Winds 1st Annual Beach Bash and Demo Event: May 23
The crew at Big Winds is super stoked to announce their first ever Big Winds Beach Bash on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Hood River Event Site. The latest new gear from all their great brands in Windsurfing, Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding will be available for free demos from 10-5 along with chill [...]
Jet Blue Flights from JFK to Cabarete just $200!
About one year ago, Jet Blue started flying into Puerto Plata, the closest airport to Cabarete about 45 minutes away for just $200!
2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship: Final Day Wrap Up
Organizers and competitors gathered at McGee Beach in Corpus Christi, TX, for the final day of the 2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship not knowing what to expect.
Apr 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
2010 IKA World Kite Races: Day 3, No Wind
Corpus Christi, TX, is known as one of the most consistently windy spots in the USA but for Day 3 of the IKA Kite Course Racing Championship, did not deliver.
Apr 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
2010 IKA World Kite Races: Day 2
Today was a completely different day for the 34 racers from 14 countries participating in the 2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship.
2010 IKA World Championship: Day 1
Corpus Christi showed its classic windy side today, with wind speeds ranging from 17-32 knots. The entire fleet was challenged constantly as conditions were extreme.
Apr 22, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship: Most of European Riders Made It!
Things are shaping up for the start of the 2010 IKA World Racing Championship in Corpus Christi, TX, April 22-25.
Apr 21, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Shades of Green: The Making of a Kitesurf Movie
The different variables that need to come together in kitesurfing to produce a truly memorable day of barrels make even the most consistently windy waves difficult to score.
Mar 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Snow Place Like Home: Domestic Snowkiting Travel Destinations
This year, why not do things a little differently? Here in the US, we have easy access to some of the best snowkiting available on the planet. Why head halfway across the globe, when we have such a great resource right in our own backyard?
Mar 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
South of the Border in San Quintin
Head 20 minutes south from San Diego on I-5 and you will find yourself in a wildly different place. As soon as you cross under the large green, white, and red sign that reads “MEXICO,” make sure you line up in one of the “Nothing to Declare” lanes and hope for a green light.
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Pismo Beach KiteXpo Exhbitor Layout, Winemaker Dinner and Updates as of 3/15
The forecast is looking great for the 8th Annual Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo March 19-21, 2010. For the exhibitor layout, click on PBExpo_Exhibitor_Layout_vendor2010_public UPDATES AS OF 3/15/2010: Thanks to our Bronze Level Sponsors: Keep yourself fueled with Monster Energy. Thanks to Monster for helping to support the collegiate kiteboarding club BBQ/Bonfire! Be sure [...]
Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Third Annual BEST Superfly Open Results
Here are the results for the Third Annual Best Superfly Open, held March 11-14 at Powder Mountain, Utah. Stay Tuned, we will be following up shortly with more photos and an event report from roving reporter Alexis Rovira.
Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Strapless, Advanced Surf and Racing Clinics at Pismo Kite/SUP Expo: RSVP for Wilson Clinic!
The forecast looks great for this weekend! On top of 22 companies exhibiting and offering demos of their 2010 gear and accessories, we have some excellent clinics to help you step up your game in racing, strapless riding and surf.
Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Free 3-Day Maui Women’s Riding Clinic with Kristin Boese!
Event: KB4girls Maui 2010 Place: Action Beach, Kahului Maui/HI Date: April 9th to 10th, 2010 Available slots: 20 (sorry, the spot is not the easiest one and we can not accomodate more than 20 girls in this event) Registration fee: 30 US$ (that will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation Europe) This KB4girls camp event [...]
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Monster Energy Sponsors Collegiate Kiteboarding Club BBQ at Pismo Expo
Thanks to Monster Energy for stepping it up even further for the Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo March 19-21. Besides being the drink sponsor for the event providing tons of Monster Energy to keep you going, Monster is also helping out the Central Coast Kiteboarding Collegiate Kiteboarding Club, San Luis Obispo, CA, by sponsoring [...]
Liquid Force Launches Pure Fun Tour
Liquid Force Kiteboarding is coming to a beach near you! Join the Liquid Force “Pure Fun For Everyone” Demo Tour 2010 and experience the LF 2010 equipment on your favourite beach! Now is the chance to test the 2010 Envy, Havoc, HiFi and boards. Check out the dates & they’ll meet ya there! C Street [...]
Mar 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Corpus Christi to Host 2010 World Course Racing Championship: Registration Now Open!
It’s on! The 2010 World Course Racing Championship will take place in Corpus Christi, TX, from April 21-25. Many of the top racers in the world are coming to compete for the world champion title and $20K purse, possibly the largest single purse for an individual kiteboarding event in the world yet! Taking place within [...]
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
NOR CAL SESSIONS: Winter Kiting in the SF Bay Area
Most kiters put their equipment away till the next summer and reintroduce themselves to their non-kiting friends and family, while a few head to Baja for the winter or some exotic kite vacation. But a core group of San Francisco kiters look to fall, winter and spring as a time for a different kiting experience, where big waves and wild winds at a number of key spots make for some of the best kiting of the year.
Jan 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Backwoods: Fairfield, Idaho
The Camas Valley is a snowkite area close to Fairfield, Idaho, that spreads over several hundred square miles and includes Sun Valley. Riders will find diverse terrain with some launch areas on expansive flats and others nestled into humbling mountain basins.
Dec 29, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Easy, Breezy Ventana
Don’t miss out on all the fun! It’s not too late to make plans to join us at this year’s La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo! Resister at http://www.palapasventana.com/lvclassic.aspx
Dec 17, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
