Kitesurfing Wind Effects – Uplift

A great picture showing uplift in action…this is what to avoid if you don’t want to get lofted.

Do not go kitesurfing in front of these buildings!

If you’re not sure about the different types of wind effects and the dangers associated with them check out our Online Kite School – Wind . . . → Read More: Kitesurfing Wind Effects – Uplift

Kitesurfing with Whales!

Great photo!

Bet his first thought was “Shark” though, followed by the inevitable drop everything and sink in panic. What do you reckon…real or fake?

Would you be worried?

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Time to Pay to Play!

2012 will mark the first year where we will be required to buy permits to drive on the sand. The new requirement takes affect in a few days (Feb 15) and permits may be purchased at various stations located at or near access ramps throughout the NPS Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  For local/regular . . . → Read More: Time to Pay to Play!

Why are Kitesurfing Boards more expensive than Snowboards?

I was asked this question the other day and thought I’d share my findings.

The main reason I could determine comes down to economies of scale, although exact (or even nearly exact) figures are difficult to come by, it’s pretty obvious to me that there are a LOT more snowboarders in the world than . . . → Read More: Why are Kitesurfing Boards more expensive than Snowboards?

Amazing new kite like wind turbines – this is really cool

Absolutely amazing.

These things take off and then spin around, using kite like technology, mimicking a ground based wind turbine and generating energy…absolutely incredible..I wonder if any of this technology can be transferred to kitesurfing?

Kite like wind turbines on TechCrunch

Generating electricity with kites?

Makani Wind circle

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Goodbye 2011, Welcome 2012!

2011 is a wrap and with the end of the year we now can both look back on what we experienced “last year” and also look forward to expectations for the new year. 2011 was likely my “least” active windsurfing year, and I basically come to this conclusion per a single factor (or make . . . → Read More: Goodbye 2011, Welcome 2012!

Been a Long Time…

I am still here, alive and well! 

My previous post was dated mid October, and it has been a long time.  Basically, there really has not been too much memorable action on my part over the past month and a half to report on.  Additionally, with our new little dude in the family, . . . → Read More: Been a Long Time…

Home from Brazil with a sugar snow sprinkle

Well last week I finally made it back home after a 7 week stint in Brazil. Brazil offers some of the most phenomenal kitesurfing during the UK’s Autumn and this was one year that it wasn’t going to let the side down. In 7 weeks I think I had just one full day without . . . → Read More: Home from Brazil with a sugar snow sprinkle

Today in Tarifa, waiting for the wind…

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Palm tree wilson

Well Im here in Uruau, Brazil. Staying at Pro Kite Brazil. I have been here a week now and it has been lovely. The wind hasn’t been exactly pumping – it seems that it needs a rest, but I have been out everyday on my 12m and busting some stunts, building my strength back . . . → Read More: Palm tree wilson