Keith sizing it up

The look of a new kite addict when the wind shuts down prematurely.

Wave Session at Station Beach

While the rest of the crew was down south, I had a couple tiny wave sessions to myself. Hope we get more days like this now that the water has warmed up.

Riding in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

We headed to Cuba in April for 2 weeks of non-stop kiting. It was my first time on the OR Venturi Rise and the Mako Wide - and I credit the gear and conditions for taking my flat water riding to a new level (blinds and back rolls). Surprisingly, I didn't really need my 9m, although I did use it thanks to its massive low end power. It was paradise - we're going back for sure!

Jumpin' the Pier!!

We met up with some great kiters from Montreal--here's one of them jumping the pier!!!

Check out the jump video!

See hon, watch me!!

Even kite widows can learn...


Not too sure if they should take lessons from their husbands though...


ooooh
yeeee haw

'slam'

Kite Family Paradise

There's nothing like a kite beach that keeps the kite widow and kite orphans happy!! The Villa Cojimar is made up of bunglaows lining a gorgeous shallow beach with super warm water, white sand, palm trees and sea shells--the kids were busy for hours.





Massages on the beach, what more could a kite widow ask for?!!

----Samantha(a kite widow)

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Blinds & Jumps

Week 2: Hatteras

Newfoundland Wonderland October 2007

The wilderness in Newfoundland makes you feel small. I didn't get to see any ice bergs or whales - they pass through in the spring. This is Topsail Beach on Conception Bay.

Not the greatest beach surface to launch from - one downfall of riding in Newfoundland, especially for learners. There is a sandy location within one hour of St. John's though. There are also surfable waves on the Atlantic side of the city near Middle Cove.
There was a citizens' beach cleanup going on the day I rode here. Newfoundlanders love and respect their pristine natural environment. We enjoyed a barbeque with steamed mussels and a traditional flute, fiddle and guitar band jamming. Bell island is a folksy party spot in the summers, and is a landmark of marine and mining history.
Little Bell Island in the background is uninhabited but reachable by kite!

Riding in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba