When-May 1-10th 2009
Where-South Padre Island Texas
Why-When they say miles of warm waist deep water, it is no lie. This is were I learned how to kiteboard…since then I have yet to find warmer waters and better wind to kite in. There looks to be some great events and competitions here, also some great clinics for beginners and kite demos. Take a look at there schedule it is pretty amazing.
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This is pretty amazing video and lucky he had a camera attached to his kite!
Probably one of the biggest kiteboardng stores we have seen. Cape Hatteras Real kiteboarding! Its freaking HUGE and has a prime spot right on the water. What more could you ask for…..a huge sale that they are having all this month to celebrate their grand opening!
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What- Classes, demos, lessons, kite community fun!
Where- Homer Alaska, Marnier Park
When- June 20-25 (Summer Solstice)
Why- Alaska! Nuff Said!
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Top Kitesurfing spots….
HOOD RIVER
Its still popular as ever and packs in the kitesurfers during the summer. Hood River Columbia Gorge is the place to be July and August. If you like kiting on a river that has been compared to “kiting on a treadmill.” Hood River holds a lot of fun and constant windy days.
Its getting crowded though so make sure you have your skills down or hit up a kite school there such as Kite the Gorge Kiteboarding school. Hood river has some tricks to it so make sure you know the flow before hopping in. Its good for Newbies to stay by the sand bar for safety reasons.
The town has nice peeps and some good grub such as Big Horse Brew Pub. Also don’t miss the Fresh Ice cream at Mikes Ice Cream. If the wind isn’t blowing one day you can check out the Full Sail Brewing Company and grab some free tastings and tour the brewery.
MAUI HAWAII
This is a very windy spot, your going find wind all year around. Best wind in the summer awesome waves for surfing in the winter. You will not need a big kite in this spot.
On North Shore there is no kiting before 11am, so ample time for sleeping in. Kite beach can get pretty gusty, so you really want to monitor the wind in this spot and have some skills. You might want to hone your skills at Oahu, Kailua Beach a more beginner friendly spot.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS
Great for beginners to advance, something for everyone here. You will usually find uncrowded riding spots. Miles and miles of waist deep water in the bay. Sweet waves on the Ocean side of the island. Very laid back island atmosphere. Mexico only 30 miles away.
Other Hot Spots
Utah Lake, in Utah’s Happy Valley!
Steady 20mph with 40mph gusts.
Contact Derek Sayers-Utah Kiteboarding School-Lessons start at 7am, in a windy schoolyard in Spanish Fork near the mouth of the canyon.
Derek Sayers at 801-830-WIND
WHAT-Girls Kiteboarding clinic: Join Cabrinha pro rider for an intensive clinic open to girls of intermediate and advance kite level. Must be able to stay upwind.
WHERE-Grandon Park, Key Biscayne
WHEN-May 3rd and 4th.
PRICE-100.00
For more info and booking click HERE