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Barra Grande is a small primative fishing village on the Parnaiba's Delta. It is surrounded by coconut groves which provide shade and a tropical setting. The consistant winds and warm waters (28 degrees celcius) make it perfect for kiteboarding and windsurfing!
.: Some images of the paradise :.
Barra Grande is situated on the Parnaiba's Delta's A.P.A (Ambiental Protection Area) which is composed of beaches, dunes, rivers, lakes, mangroves and islands, which create a variety of kitesurfing conditions.
Nice story about the protest clothing riders heading out to Fuerteventura. Gets a little hairy, there are injuries with war wounds as a result. Check it our after the jump.
Kite Adventures would like to offer the SF kiting community a custom 10-Day tour spanning 300 km of coastline in the northeast of Brazil. The dates are: November 18-27, 2007. This trip would be reserved entirely for members of SF kiting community, giving you guys the opportunity to kite together in the most amazing kite destination in the world. The wind in this region blows a steady 18-30 knots everyday from July through January. Dave and I will be there as well, so we are totally psyched to kite with you in Brazil!
We take you kiting, traveling most of the coast by beach, and downwinding many stretches with 4x4 or dune buggy support following along on the beach for safety. We begin the tour in Cumbuco, and over the next 10 days continue on to Paracuru, eventually arriving in Jericoacoara. Cumbuco is a hip little fishing village that's famous for the flat-water Cauipe lagoon. After 2 nights in Cumbuco, we downwind to Paracuru for the next 3 nights, which is the best spot for both flat water and waves. At low tide, the bay is protected by a reef so you can kite both flat water on the inside, and big breaking waves out on the reef. During our journey to Jericoacoara, we cross river mouths by raft, and doing downwinders along the way. Jericoacoara is a magical little oasis built on the sand in the middle of a national reserve, surrounded by massive sand dunes. All the streets are made of sand, and the only way to access the town by driving 12km along the beach, or driving up and over the dunes. We'll spend the next 4 nights here, and take you in dune buggies to kite during the day, enjoying some of the best downwinders in all of Brazil. When the tour is over, we return you to Cumbuco/Fortaleza.
We design our tours so it's the perfect combination of kiting, nightlife and as much Brazilian sun as you can handle! We help you maximize your kiting time in Brazil, taking full advantage of all the best the region has to offer, with a minimum amount of hassle. You literally just show up and kite, and we take care of the rest. We bring you to the best spots at the right time for the current wind and tide conditions, and facilitate guided, safety-supported downwinders that would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to arrange on your own. Most of our customers liken what we offer to heli-skiing.
At the end of the tour, some of our customers report that they think they kited nearly as much as they had in an entire season. Most report that their kiteboarding skills had improved substantially simply from having wind all the time, and the ability to kite as much as they wanted during the trip.
We’d like to get your opinion of kites you’d all be interested in demoing and/or if there’s someone here (Civvy?) that would like to come down and handle the demo on the tour. That is something we can try to work on. Also, we don't personally offer instruction, but this may be a great opportunity to also include an instructor from the area to provide advanced instruction during the tour. If some or all of the group is interested, we'd be happy to help coordinate the logistics for the instructor, but how the tour cost and instructor would be compensated should be agreed upon directly between the instructor and the group. For example, in the past we've had the people interested in instruction cover all or part of the instructor's trip cost as compensation, but exactly how that's handled is entirely up to the group.
We average about 4-5 hours of kiting per day, but you can kite as little or as much as you like! Brazil is an amazing country with lots of delicious food, culture and of course nightlife.
Our trips typically start on Sunday and end on a Tuesday. You are welcome to shorten it to a 7-Day and come back on a Saturday. However, The 7-Day trips skip Jericoacoara, which most people who've come on our trips tell us they couldn't imagine missing.
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The trip includes:
* All transfers to and from the airport * Alberto, world class guide handles everything for you. * 4x4 beach travel along coast, covering 10+ beaches * Kite surfaris * Accommodation in various pousadas (hotels) * "Epic" Downwinders with safety support vehicles * All breakfasts
Everything except lunch, dinner and entertainment.
The price is $1799*, if we fill it up with 10 kiters the price will be $1699 per person.
We have many dates on the calendar if T-Giving doesn't work for you.
*$40 extra per night if you want your own room.
It would be great to get a thread started, or you can email me: jessie@kiteadventures.com
"For many people the daily rush hour commute is one of the worst parts of the day. But for David Grimes, who simply sails past all the traffic, it is one of the best. Every morning, instead of donning his suit and tie, the 37-year-old from Shoreham puts on his wetsuit and kitesurfs into the office.
He arrives, wet but exhilarated on Brighton beach, just in time for a quick change back into his smart clothes before sitting down at his desk for a day's work. Mr Grimes said: "It's a great workout and it's a really fun way of getting to work. It certainly beats being stuck in the traffic. "The wind we get here on the coast is predominantly south westerly so it takes me right along from Shoreham to Brighton in about the same time it would take me to drive, around half an hour." Once he has ridden the waves to work Mr Grimes pulls up on a slipway south of Middle Street, Brighton, where he hauls all his equipment up the beach."
CINDY MOSEY ISLAND ODYSSEY VAVA'U 12 pro-riders & 16 amateursMounu Island Resort, Vava'u, Tonga13th -19th October 2007
The Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey is all set to take off in Vava'u, Tonga during October 2007.
A great new spot has been chosen in the Northern Islands of Tonga to make the most of the great South Pacific trades and the awesome whale watching and marine tourism. Building on the success of last year, the world's top riders will be there competing for the biggest prize purse in women's kiting, and sharing their knowledge and skills with the free-riding amateur fleet.
he event itinerary is flexible to accommodate the varying tides and weather during the week.
Sat Travel to Mounu Free ride Opening Ceremony Sun Clinics Clinics Games Mon Non-kiting activity * Free ride / Event Dinner Tues Non-kiting activity * Event Video Night Wed Non-kiting activity * Event Cultural Visit Thurs Clinics Free ride Dinner Fri Free ride Non-kiting activity Closing ceremony Sat Free ride - Travel to Mainland
* Non-kiting activities include: water caving, snorkeling, hiking, whale swimming, yoga, weaving, night snorkeling, manta-boarding
Riders will be staying on board 38- 42ft Moorings Catamarans moored off the main beach at Mounu Island Resort. Each yacht will host 6 to 8 girls. Cabins are twin share. The yachts are fully equipped with 2 toilets, 2 hot showers and a skipper to show you the ropes. Meals will be in the restaurant at Mounu Resort. All linen and towels will be provided so you just need to bring your beach towel and toiletries. Transport to and from the catamarans will be in small rubber dinghies.
Additional accommodation is on Mounu Island in shared 4 person per fale. Each fale has toilet, hot shower and bed. There are full bar facilities at the resort, so no need to bring beer or wine. You may want to bring some duty free though.
Getting There
Tonga is located in the South Pacific lying East of Fiji and South of Samoa. The main international airport is Fua'amotu International Airport on Tongatapu, close to the capital city Nukualofa. The Vava'u group of Islands, considered to be Tonga's sailing and whale watching centre, is a beautiful cluster of waterways and pristine, sparsely inhabited islets to the North of Tongatapu. Participants should arrange their own flights to Tongatapu International Airport arriving no later than 11am on Friday 12th October. Domestic flights to Vava'u will be arranged by the event organizers. You will be available for international departures by 5.30pm on Saturday 20th October.
Air Pacific, Air New Zealand and Pacific Blue fly to Tonga. Flights go direct from New Zealand, Australia and via Fiji, or Samoa from U.S.A. Please note that you lose a day coming from the U.S.A and gain a day flying back to U.S.A so double check your landing dates to ensure you are in time for the event.
October is in the dry season with temperatures averaging 24C during the day and 20C at night. Water temperature is expected to be 26C.
The Project:A first time ever crossing of Greeenlands Icecap with snowboard and kiteOur goal is to attempt an ice cap crossing for the first time ever with snowboard and kite, also called snowkiting, by hauling all the equipment in a pulka (sled).Also making a 24hours distance record on snowboard and kite on the icecap.
We will follow a new crossing route, starting from the southern tip of Greenland's icecap and heading north to one of the settlements on the West. Starting from the south gives us an opportunity to have more favourable winds and to go faster. The trip will take approximately 30-40 days, period departure august 2007
Ecological: through this expedition we believe that we have a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of the importance of wind and the energy that can be harnessed from this element. And of course the climate changes in Greenland and the effects on Europe.more info on the website http://www.firstdescents.eu/
A universe all my own... Documentary of the first trip on The Best Odyssey, a 5 year expedition highlighting remote riding with pro rider Clinton Bolton and guests through the Grenadines, Caribbean.
The Shinn centre based in El Medano, a very typical Canarian village in the south of Tenerife boasts kites from many leading kite manufacturers, as well as, the full range of Nobile, NBL and Shinn boards. The centre with a difference offers visitors the opportunity to try and vary any kite and board combination, giving them the chance to become their own test rider. Riders can also perfect their skills through lessons and clinics catering for all abilities and needs.
Visitors can choose between traditional C, bow and hybrid kites from the 2007 ranges of Airush, Blade, Best, Carbrinha, EH, Flexifoil, Naish, North, Ozone and RRD in sizes from 5m to 16m. The full range of Nobile 555 and 666 boards are available, as well as, Mark Shinn´s own range of boards, including the new hybrid wave for versatile and accessible wave-sailing and skimboards for those wanting to experience the most fun on offer in kiteboarding.
Shinn comments, “With so much hype and so many conflicting opinions on the forums, the centre really represents a unique opportunity for riders to feel and experience for themselves the variety of kit available in the market today and what is best suited to them.”
Even visiting kitesurfers with their own kit can take the opportunity to try the latest equipment available or test to fill a gap in their quiver. Board or kite only rental is available from anything from an hour through to weeks at a time. Whether using their own kit or the centre´s, visitors can take the opportunity to improve their sailing level through lessons or clinics. Catering from complete beginner to expert, riders can take their first steps into the water with a kite or perfect the very latest, powered free style moves. Courses can be booked individually or for groups and can also cater for riders wanting to start or improve their wave riding. Storage is available for those bringing their own kit and accommodation can be arranged for those wanting their stay as hassle free as possible.
El Medano is situated in the south east of Tenerife and features four different sailing spots from flat water to waves. The Canary Islands are well known for their warm weather and consistent all year round winds. However, there are plenty of other activities to keep you entertained on those few non-windy days. As well as world class surfing and mountain biking there is also excellent climbing, hiking and horse riding. The island also has a host of sight seeing attractions and places of interest.
For more information about the Shinn Test Centre or to pre-book please call 0034 687478736 or e-mail info@theshinncentre.com
Kite the Greek IslandsKite Adventures and Pro Kiteboarder Dimitri Maramenides have teamed up for a once in a lifetime Greek Kite Adventure Tour. Riders will kite in Athens, Paros and depending on the wind either Naxos or Mykonos. Some of the areas are so remote; you’ll be the only kiters on the water! The tour also includes demos of Dimitri’s new kite line Eclipse, along with one of the hottest new brands of kiteboards, Skywalker. Greece is an epic country, between the kiting, nightlife and food; you’ll want to be there forever! This tour is for intermediate to advanced riders only. Check out our trip report. Price is $1799 for 10-Days. 2007 Dates:June 20-30July 20-30August 20-30
Sardinia: Undiscovered ParadiseKite Adventures is beginning 10-Day tours in Sardinia (a southern island off the coast of Italy) in late April, early May. There are more than 6 beaches to kite along and you can be sure we’ve scouted each spot so we know the best conditions for waves, flat water and pure desolate beach. Our two knowledgeable guides have been living in Sardinia for most of their kiting careers. They will handle all of the arrangements, support and are also keyed into the hottest parties in town, which are no short of fun! We even provide lessons for those who want to bring non-kiters. Price: $2650.00 per person, all-inclusive except flights.Check out dates here!
Kite season has begun! NorCal coast has had some great days and we can’t wait for more! Brazil 2007!Kite Adventures Brazil dates released. A new twist on the tours. 7-Days include 2 days in the beloved Cumbuco, downwinding everyday to the flat-water dream: Cauipe Lagoon. The low tide flat reef and high tide rolling waves of Paracuru is the last stop on this tour for 3 days and back to Cumbuco for one night. The 10-Day tours add 4 days and miles of downwinders through Jericoacoara and beyond. Tours begin this July and run through January 2008. Prices: $1299 for 7-Days and $1799 for 10-Days. Click here for dates!
Venezuela: Kite Fantasy Island Venezuela was amazing, definitely should be on everyone’s top 5 list! From Yaque, to Coche, to Roques, downwinding island to island. It doesn’t get much better than this! We’ll be offering tours there beginning December 2007.
"A new sport has moved in and is making a name for itself in a small, but growing community here in south-central Alaska. It doesn't require gasoline, waiting in annoying lift lines or contemplating avalanche danger. With a little wind, some desire, and a steady flow of adrenaline, kiteboarding has blown its way into Alaska.
Kiteboarding is similar in style to snowboarding or wakeboarding, where carving and aerial tricks are a big part of the game. Unlike snowboarding, however, kiteboarding harnesses the wind, not gravity, to provide the ride. Using kites that somewhat resemble small parachutes, riders glide over snow while being pulled from the wind collected in their sails."
Great pics make me miss my four years living up with the crazed intellectual post-apocalytic hippies at Reed College. More pictures after the click through:
Crossing Lake Michigan: A Kiteboarding Challenge Written by Chaz Bartelt Apr 11, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ -- Crossing Lake Michigan: A Kiteboarding Challenge
HELP WANTED:
Must be able endure long hours of boredom interspersed with moments of pure panic. Good hand/eye coordination are helpful. Must like the outdoors and enjoy spending time in the water.Ideal candidate will be physically fit, have own equipment, be able to train without pay for an extended period and have access to a large watercraft for a trans-lake excursion in early August of 2007.Pay is low. Very, very low. In fact, nonexistent. This job will be a one time non contractual fund raiser for charity. Rewards are intrinsic: helping others, giving back to society, doing the right thing, personal growth, development, challenge, blisters, chafing, heat rash, sticking it to the man, cheating death, and/or whatever else this accomplishment would mean to you.Applicants should have proof of current health care coverage and be willing to sign waivers releasing all sponsors, participants, and yours truly from any and all liability if you should bite it while out in the middle of the lake. It is much easier to do a fund raiser when no one has to worry about being sued.Interested applicants should forward a letter of introduction and interest to:
.Also, looking for a support craft to make the journey from Two Rivers, WI to Big Sable Point, MI to escort the boarders and return them to WI.Able to pay for gas and give a hearty handshake for a job well done, but not much else... :).If interested in being a part of something grand, please e-mail XLakeMI@gmail.com
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.Interested financial sponsors are always welcome and can still get on board with logos on equipment, boats, kites, wetsuits, etc. Please send an e-mail, if interested, to our e-mail address:
http://www.boardingbrasil.com/ new website that lists pousadas, hotels, restaurants, kiteschools etc, in Cumbuco and surrounding areas. You can leave a review on your favourite pousada/hotels.
What began as a dream two years ago, became a reality this February for the Best Odyssey’s CEO and Captain Gavin McClurg. He along with first mate Jody MacDonald set sail with eight other lucky guests on the first of their many adventures planned over the next five years. Through persistence, luck, and most importantly the encouragement and support of friends, family and the kiting community at large, The Odyssey so far has traversed the majority of windward and leeward isles in the West Indies, and has another 11 trips planned before the end of year.
This week, Gavin joins Asnews.net to share with us the highlights of the places they have discovered so far, and to give us a taste of what is yet to come. Got a question for Gavin or want to live vicariously through the adventures experienced to date? Tune in to this Thursday’s podcast and listen or ask your questions directly to Gavin.
* PLACE: http://cherrytap.com/lounge.php?l=1293 * DATE: Thursday, April 5 * TIME: 6p, PST, 9p EST
If you can’t make the live broadcast, post your question here no later than 4:30p PST on Thursday, April 5, and we will ask them for you. You can then download the podcast from ASNews.net, TheKiteboarder.com, Itunes or Kiteforum.tv
Thanks to Jessie from KA for another great adventure. Man If only I had her life.
A Teaser:
"Why Venezuela should be in the Top 5 of everyone's kite travel list
Imagine getting dropped off an uninhabited desert island with only your kite gear, then spending the day downwinding in 20+ knots from island to island to island, over crystal clear, shallow flat Caribbean-blue water. We did that and much more during our recent scouting trip to Venezuela, solidly placing it in our Top 5 list of must-see destinations. "
Just don't call it the "best" odyseey. I like my marketing subtle not like a tom and jerry cartoon. Sounds like a great gig all in all. I especially like the "non-vegetarian requirement. You will eat fish and like it dammit.
One issue though: "preferably male" is a good way to sound like a twat, and get yourself sued. I know plenty of female sailors who can out-hoist, out-muscle, and generally take care of business on a boat. If you agree, send them en email and let them know they should be a little more appreciative of the ladies.
Job Posting:
"We've got an all-pro trip going out of Antigua this Saturday March 17th. Shannon Best, Clinton Bolton, Stacey Fonas, Alex Brown and Dave Ogle on the video lens, our own Jody on the camera lens. The mission is Barbuda, which is SICK. We need a chef here NOW. Desperate- I can't do it again. Know anyone? Please contact us ASAP. Details here (this is for the permanent position, but we can just do this trip as well. Will cover travel and give a meager salary for anyone qualified and prepared to work (and kite!): Offshore Odysseys is seeking a professional, flexible, and adventurous chef to join “The BEST Odyssey”, a world kiteboarding/ sailing/ surfing/ spearfishing expedition on a 60' luxury catamaran. We seek an applicant: Who is flexible, resourceful, and creative with their cooking- able to provide High Quality meals for up to 10 persons efficiently . . .often under the restraints of very remote locations. Has a keen appreciation for the earth and protecting the environment. VERY IMPORTANT. Responsible for provisioning the yacht for extended cruising (food, alcohol, consumables) and keeping a perfectly clean & tidy galley. Expected to assist with other aspects of Yacht maintenance & upkeep (minimal) A Non Smoker Non-vegetarian Preferably male (its a very physical job)“Bonus” for any of the following: Experienced blue water sailor PADI (or equivalent) Divemaster or Instructor qualifications Experience in preparation of many different types of ethnic foods (especially sushi and Indian!). Ability in kiteboarding and/or surfing instruction French, Italian, German, Spanish language skillsIn terms of finances and contracts, we will be asking for a full year commitment (12 months paid) with salary dependant on prior experience and ability in the region of $2500 US per month (no taxes) with medical coverage to start and increased to $3000 and possibly more after a 90 day review period. You will receive no less than 1 month off paid each season, in addition to time off between owner trips (see our website) and 1 paid return flight (not to exceed $2,000 US) each year. There will be a 90 day review period upon boarding. Of course- you can kite and play whenever you have time! This expedition will last 5 years, and begun this February, 2007. We are a young and experienced crew and take every opportunity to kiteboard, surf, spearfish, paraglide and play, however applicants need to understand that this is a very dedicated position- food prep and provisioning for extended periods with 6-10 people is a huge undertaking. The vessel is owned by a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about exploration by sail, and these are our "clients". We don't wear uniforms, we have a lot of fun, but we are professional and our chef will have high standards for food and its presentation. Applicant must be ready to commence duties IMMEDIATELY. Our first year itinerary includes 10 months in the Caribbean, a Panama Canal transit and into the South Pacific, including many very remote locations. For all details, please visit our website: http://www.offshoreodysseys.com/. If you are interested in this position, please send an enquiry via our contact page. We will then give you a private email address where you can send a cover letter, CV, typical one week menu, and personal photo. We expect a great many applications- make yours stand out! Our first chef had to return as her father became ill with cancer. Applicants WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED if you do not review the website first (to get a full understanding of the undertaking) and if you do not have experience on yachts. Feel free to ask questions here on the forum.
Kiteboarding is riding a wave of popularity in South-East Asia. And the new hotspot for this cool thrill — Phuket!
A wild time: Kiteboarding doesn’t take long to master.Unless you’ve been walking around with your eyes closed, and your head encased in a block of concrete, you won’t have failed to notice that adventure sports are slowly but surely shifting back into the water.
Fiji’s national carrier Air Pacific has joined the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey as a key sponsor of this world-first, all-girl kiteboarding adventure.
The airline has offered generous discounts to all participants of the remote Fiji island experience and given free flights for crew. Girls attending the event will get discounts off the lowest fares available, with 12% off bookings from North America, 10% off for Australia, 5% from New Zealand and a 21 day Apex fare in Japan. Air Pacific has also offered free excess baggage for all involved.
“Fiji’s national carrier has been wonderfully supportive, it’s typical of Fiji’s welcoming nature. Having these discounts opens up an opportunity for even more girls from all over the world to have the time of their lives on a beautiful island in the pacific. I’m so happy,” says event organiser Cindy Mosey.
Fiji’s national airline Sun Air has also come aboard as a sponsor providing a chartered plane to the event destination, Kadavu Island.
Kadavu was selected for its combination of perfect winds, tropical beauty, a huge range of alternative recreational activities, and a true cultural experience with the unbelievably welcoming villagers of this pacific paradise.
Sometimes described as ‘the real Fiji’, Kadavu has untouched lush tropical rainforest, waterfalls, no roads (all transport is by boat) and remote villages ringed by the world’s fourth largest barrier reef, teeming with abundant marine life.
Taking part in the event will be 12 of the world’s best women kiteboarders and another 30 recreational riders from around the globe. The event would not have been possible without the support of Balance Vector and there are generous prizes from sponsors North Kites, Living Nature cosmetics and more.
Spaces are still available to girls wanting to join the odyssey! Visit www.cindymoseyislandodyssey.com Direct travel booking enquiries to Cindy at cmaswm@xtra.co.nz. Media contact alisonsmith@xtra.co.nz for more information or visit the website www.cindymoseyislandodyssey.com for a selection of images.
Offshore Odysseys has announced two key partnerships in their soon-to-launch world kiteboarding expedition The BEST Odyssey. Owner, Gavin McClurg says aligning with Kite Adventures brings the reality of the journey even closer. "What Kite Adventures are doing with their Kite-With-A-Pro series, and their incredible tour offerings in Brazil, Greece, Sardinia, Thailand and Vietnam, all that coupled with our association with Best Kiteboarding; it just made a partnership an obvious choice and one we're thrilled to have." As The BEST Odyssey is a 5 year expedition and available on a yacht share basis, Kite Adventures will now own one trip each year of the expedition to sell on a per-person, or per cabin basis to anyone interested in joining the journey, but not able to commit to the full 5 years as a share owner.
This year's stop is a 10 day adventure in Aruba this March. 10 days of kiting and 9 nights of luxury accommodation and professional cuisine on a 60' catamaran. And a Best pro onboard for personal instruction! More details can be found at www.kiteadventures.com.
And because The BEST Odyssey's itinerary includes some of the most remote locations on the globe in search of waves and wind, Ozone Travel is now their in-house agent to provide all the logistical details of getting to and from the yacht; including visas, hotels and other needed arrangements. "I am really excited to be working with Gavin, the Best Odyssey team and all of the owners and guests traveling on this incredible journey. I look forward to drawing from both my kiteboarding and travel experiences to provide the best logistics information and solutions. The only thing better would be, of course, being on the yacht myself!", says Karen Beber Futernick, owner of Ozone Travel.
As The BEST Odyssey is selling out at an unprecedented rate, so looms the launch of the yacht this November in the Caribbean. And from there? A season in the South Pacific, then Micronesia, Australasia, Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and beyond. Check it out.
Festivities will begin on Friday, August 4th with a "Media Day". All athletes are welcome to come out and be photographed by the best of the best in the gorge, Richard Hallman, Jim Semlor, Lance Koudele, Jon Malmberg just to name a few. Photo shoot begins around 2 pm.
Saturday, August 5 will be the Main Event, featuring a New Format, including Best Trick, Kiteloop, and Biggest Air. There will also be a Freeride Expression Session judging the Best all Around Rider and a Race. There is a $2000 purse and lots of great prizes and swag from DaKine For registration details go to www.dabridge.us
During the event athletes will be provided with lunch from the BBQ, drinks from Walking Man Brewing, fresh organic fruit and acai (Brazilian fruit smoothies) from Sambazon ,and Guayaki Yerba Mate will be keeping the riders going with energizing iced tea.
Saturday Evening following the event from 6-8:00 athletes will be treated to a full Buffet dinner at the Skamania Lodge with live music. At 9:00 there will be a Party at the Walking Man Brewery where athletes will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets. Remember, camping is available for all at the Skamania County Fair Grounds in Stevenson.
Sunday, August 6th is a potential roll over day if the wind shuts off on Saturday. Otherwise there will be a shuttle service downwinder to Home Valley (6 miles) open to all.
All Proceed from this event will benefit the Skamania County Youth Outdoor Adventure Program. Your support is needed. Please come down and join us for a great day in Stevenson. Invite your family and friends to come watch, have lunch and hang in the beer garden.
THIS WEEK: ASNews.net interviews professional kiteboarder Sky Solbach from Bonaire. Sky talks about the new North Rebel and the ION Photo Award contest taking place in Hood River next month which is open to all amateur and professional photographers. He also talks about how the recent The Kiteboarder Magazine cover was shot, featuring North Rider Mallory de la Villemarque.
ASNews.net also interviews kitegirl legend Cindy Mosey out of New Zealand. Ryan catches up with the former World Champion and her latest project, the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey, an all girls adventure of a lifetime taking place in Fiji in October. Thanks to everyone for your support of ASnews.net! May was a record breaking month with almost 15,000 people (14,799 to be exact) downloading the show. Stay tuned to ASnews.net for a new live format where you can call in or text messages to guests, to be released shortly……
Kiteblogs.com: "Event Location Change For Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey July 12th, 2006
The Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey just got even more adventurous – with a move from New Caledonia to the friendly islands of Kadavu in Fiji, October 15th - 23rd 2006. This decision has made the event cheaper and therefore within reach of more recreational riders (with money going directly into the local community), and allowed a more complete experience with the unbelievably welcoming villagers of stunning Fiji. Organised by three times PKRA world champion Cindy Mosey, the Odyssey is an all-girl adventure combining kiteboarding, learning, friendship, island exploration and a world record attempt by the best professional women kiteboarders alive today.
Mosey said the shift followed her desire to get closer to the people of the pacific islands and give something back through the event.
“New Caledonia would have been a good event, but not an amazing one,” says Mosey. “Those that know me will realise I don’t do anything by halves, so a good event is not good enough. I wanted this event to be a truly amazing experience for everyone involved and that’s why I decided to move it to Fiji.”
Odyssey guests will stay at Kenia resort on Kadavu Island. There will be two chefs from New Zealand making western food, plus four local cooks cooking Fijian dishes.
Accommodation will be in beachfront bures after full days spent kiteboarding, competing, snorkelling with turtles in the nearby marine reserve, hiking to the spectacular Kadavu waterfall, time with local villagers and more. Coaching clinics by professional kite girls are available to all recreational riders free of charge.
Information on the event is online at www.cindymoseyislandodyssey.com . There is an early bird prize draw if registered before July 15.
BestKiteboarding & Kite Adventures Announce New Joint Venture.
BestKiteboarding and Kite Adventures have just teamed up and are ready to announce their new joint holiday venture 'Kite-With-A-Pro'. "Working with the guys from Kite Adventures to offer the Best kitesurfing experience just makes such great sense for us and our customers. At Best we have all the know how to provide them with the Best kitesurfing equipment on the planet, and Kite Adventures know everything there is to know about organising once in a lifetime all inclusive kitesurfing safaris", said Alex Shogren BestKiteboarding Founder & Chairman.
"Kite-With-A-Pro, is a great opportunity for our clients to ride with world class professional kitesurfers as part of their holiday, BestKiteboarding have really stepped up to the plate in allowing us access not only to their Pro-team riders but also to their R&D facility in Brazil", quoted Jessie Simon, owner Kite Adventures.
Extreme Brazil Tours.
Beginning this September, Best and Kite Adventures are teaming up for (4) four once-in-a-lifetime 10-day kite expeditions in Brazil. We will be traveling on the white sandy beaches by 4x4s taking groups of 8-10 along 300 km. of coastline, from Cumbuco to Jericoacoara. We’ll be stopping at choice lagoons, hitting ocean waves and epic downwinders. The wind is ridiculously reliable and strong, so no big kites please!
We will be staying and dining at the most charming and comfortable (4-star) hotels and restaurants along our route. Joining our expedition is Best team rider Clinton Bolton, one of the world’s top riders. He will be happy to help you improve your technique, or work with you to nail that trick you’ve been struggling with. We will also spend a day demoing Waroos, Yarga Pros and a slew of boards in Taiba; home of Best’s Brazil headquarters.
Kite Adventures, now in its second season provides everything you need for a hassle-free Brazil experience. The response from clients on these tours has been extraordinary. Click here Testimonials to see what they’ve said. We are confident this year will be even better.
Just a taste: definitely check out the full article:
"I was extremely lucky to visit Sardinia, both for fun and work. Upon arrival to Cagliari, the southern most tip of Sardinia (see map below) we were greeted by our Italian friend, Stefano who lived across from us in Brazil. While in Brazil, he had mentioned to us how amazing Sardinia was for kiting and also for the beautiful regions that make up this island off the coast of Italy. He had recently moved to Sardinia to work at Hyper Island Kiteboarding School. We immediately checked into our villa atop Torre de Chia, which is about 75 km south of Cagliari. The southern part of Sardinia has around 280-300 windy days a year. That’s for some good kiting! Fortunately, it was windy every single day we were there and depending on the direction it was blowing, there was always somewhere to chase the wind on the island."
Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2006 is the first-ever international photography competition that celebrates the world of action and adventure sports. The spirit, the grit, the edgy perfection - that's what we're here to honor. The top 50 finalists will get their work exhibited in bigger-than-life outdoor venues across the globe, providing the most dramatic compilation of action and adventure sports images ever assembled.
The Image of the Year winner will be commissioned for the photo shoot of a lifetime with one Red Bull athlete of choice*, anywhere in the world. And did we mention the Opening Exhibit Ceremony? It'll be huge. The 50 finalist photographers will join official judges, hero athletes and special guests in honoring the winning photos and kicking off the exhibition tour.
Red Bull Illume is in collaboration with Red Bull Photofiles. Red Bull Photofiles is the largest free sports and extreme sports photo library worldwide offering amazing pictures free of charge for editorial use. The combination of excellent photographers, strict selection criteria, cutting edge digital standards as well as a professional team make Photofiles synonymous with high quality and guarantees support of all photographic and media related requests and needs. Red Bull Photofiles - The cutting edge of sports vision!
Kitesurfing Nassau Bahamas Extreme Sports Cafe Just 135 miles off the coast of the United States lies the worlds next big destination for kitebording. Nassau, in the Bahamas, offers everything from shallow flats perfect for the Kitesurfing beginner to great wind and surf for the advanced rider. Besides great weather, The Bahamas is home to some of the most beautiful kiteboarding spots in the world, from secluded crystal clear bays to long, wind whipped beaches perfect for down-winders. Come join Extreme Sports Cafe for kitesuring in The Bahamas.
We offer kitesurfing courses, kitesurfing packages and kitesurfing holidays, as well as non-wind day activities..
ithin two years, according to research commissioned by AKSA, the newly formed American Kite Surfing Association, 12% of the sport will be enjoyed by gays and lesbians.
In the largest survey of extreme sports enthusiasts ever conducted, TR Cutler, Inc., revealed that members of the community are increasingly interested in kite surfing. This demographic trend follows the trend established in water surfing nearly forty years ago.
Several of the manufacturers are behind the curve of this trend and are just starting to recognize the gay extreme sports market.
2006 2008
Orientation Gay 6% 12% Straight 94% 88%
Logan Long, President and Co-founder of the AKSA said, "This organization is about inclusion. Many of the old-timers in the sport are arrogant and try to exclude the efforts of new participants. AKSA is about welcoming everyone to the sport of kite surfing regardless of experience level, race, ethnicity, gender, or orientation. We believe kite surfing is a great sport for anyone who loves thrills and adventure."
American Kite Surfing Association (AKSA) is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, www.kite-surfingusa.com. After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing.
This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization. AKSA will select 50 leading industry product manufacturers to highlight and profile throughout an extensive national media outreach campaign.
Cathi Long Executive VP American Kite Surfing Association Info@kite-surfingusa.com 727-772-1202
Kite Adventures is now offering a chance to kite with a pro.
Here's a little description of their program:
Kite-With-A-ProSM tours are specially designed for international super stars to join you on your Kite Adventure. We also run various specialty clinics throughout the tours. These tours are specially priced. Contact us for more info. Dimitri's Brazil Tours: October 8-14 & Dec. 3-12, 2006 Laurel's Brazil (Girls-Only) Tour: October 1-7, 2006
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