Archive for the ‘Kitesurfing’ Category
Best of 2012 – By the seat of my skirt
Some of the best memories of my life were made in 2011 … but 2012 turned out to be an incredible year as well! When I departed for my next big adventure, “Golden sands & European Trysts”, I had no idea the many great experiences that awaited me or where in the world I would I [...]
The Search for the Most Influential Girl Kitesurfer 2012
Nominations are now open for the iMK “Most Influential Girl Kitesurfer” for 2012 competition! Following the success of last year’s inaugural competition that saw Kari Schibevaag claim the title, inMotion Kitesurfing are pulling out all the stops this year to ensure they reach even deeper into the kiteboarding community. The search is on again for girls who are [...]
Kitespot Review: El Gouna, Egypt
Since I have become a kitesurfer I find myself in places I would never choose to visit as a traveler. El Gouna, Egypt is one of these places (as is Hua Hin, Thailand) that delights the kiter in me with windy shores, while disappointing the traveler in me with an abundance or tourists and void [...]
KB4girls Global Event 2012 El Gouna, Egypt
In June I took a short, cheap flight from Zurich to Hurghada to participated in my first KB4girls Global Event in El Gouna, Egypt. Warm sun, wind, and water combined with energizing girl power from 22 incredible ladies from three continents made for a fabulously fun experience! I first learned about KB4girls (Kiteboarding 4 Girls) when I returned to San [...]
White girl can jump!
… but needs to work on height and hang time! I didn’t get big air on my first jump, but I was happy to FINALLY be off the water! Photo of the week: My first jump while kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt. To see more photos of kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt CLICK HERE.
Dakhla Challenge Déjà Vu – adventure in reverse
When we drove from Switzerland to Dakhla, Western, Sahara on the Dakhla Challenge, we had no intention of doing the same trip in reverse. The plan was to sell the car at the Mauritania border and fly back to Europe. Our Route on the Dakhla Challenge had taken us across Europe and North Africa over [...]
What is LOVE???
Your boyfriend lets you fly his brand new 2012 Cabrinha Swtichblade 6m kite before he does! To see more photos from kiting in Dakhla, Western Sahara CLICK HERE!
Kitesurfing in Dakhla, Western Sahara
Dakhla is located in Western Sahara, a disputed territory claimed by Morocco. The main kitespot is located about 30km north of Dakhla city pretty much in the middle of the Sahara. I kited here in late April and would guess that we had 20-25 knots every day. We rode comfortably on a 6m Cabrinha Switchblade [...]
Kiting for HOPE!
I am so excited to be a part of the KB4girls kiting clinic and fundraising event in El Gouna, Egypt in a few weeks! Not only will I get to kitesurf (so fun!) in the Red Sea (so cool!), but I will also be kiting for a cause; which makes my time on the water [...]
La Ventana Classic – Baja, Mexico
Winter was dragging in San Francisco, the wind was predicted to hibernate in the Bay area until April. I hadn’t been on my kiteboard in months and was eager to get back on the water. To celebrate my 30-something birthday last month, three of my amigas and I headed south to Baja for an extra long [...]
Safari Lodge – Where wind, water and sunshine meet in tropical paradise!
Safari Lodge is located on beautiful Nananu-i-ra, a remote island of Fiji. Blessed with consistent trade winds, Nananu-i-ra island is a wind-sport enthusiasts paradise! From April to December, winds blow at a steady speed of 15-30 Knots, attracting wind addicts from around the world to the tropical waters of the South Pacific. Australian windsurfing legend, [...]
Kitesurfing Mystery Island
The island of Inyeug was renamed “Mystery Island” by the owner of a cruise ship who began bringing passengers to the deserted island in 1980 as it was a mystery whether they could land their passengers there because of unpredictable seas. Today no one lives on the island is because its traditional owners who live [...]
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