My Big Adventures
Currently: kiteboarding Western Australia
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Posts Tagged ‘kitesurfing’
How to kitesurf offshore – Minerva Reef
Learned Something New Today: How to kitesurf offshore by launching from a yacht! Before arriving at Minerva Reefs we were unsure if we would have the opportunity to explore the two submerged atolls that belong to Tonga. Discovered in 1829 when the whaler vessel Minerva struck the reef and was shipwrecked for weeks. Our captain […]
Sailing Adventures in Wonderland: 16 day Ocean Passage New Zealand to Tonga
“Which sheet do you pull to take in the jib?” Captain Evi asked me. As I looked at the multitude of ropes, a mix of solid colors and patterns across the rainbow I felt a sense of confusion and dread. “This one?” I guessed, grabbing hold of a white rope with red dashes. She frowned […]
GBF: Kitesurfed a really cool spot …
that should be kept a secret as it wouldn’t be so cool if other kiters found out about it and crowded the water! The Good: I finally got to go kitesurfing after being disabled for over 3 weeks with my bruised rib! For over a week we explored the beautiful Karikari Peninsula where no matter which way the […]
Surf’s Up in Raglan
Raglan is a laid back surfer town located on the west coast of the New Zealand’s north island. It’s a great place to kick back and relax for a few days. Manu Bay is a popular spot for surfers. Thomas went kitesurfing but I was still too sore with my bruised rib to go out […]
My new kite!
I bought my first kite at KBA (Kiteboarding Asia) in Thailand at a much cheaper price than I could have bought anywhere else in the world. I bought my board second hand in New Zealand through trademe.co.nz. The seller was a local Kiwi who surprised me by selling me the board for $50 less than the final […]
GBF: Kite Crasher
After learning the basics of kitesurfing in Lancelin, I decided to follow my Swiss friend’s Kite Trail to Thailand and practice kiting in a new location. We spent three weeks in Hua Hin kiting when the wind was good and exploring the surrounding areas by motorbike on the not so windy days. Because I had already […]
Good times in Lano …
Beautiful people, beautiful place. I will always remember the time I spent in Lancelin, Western Australia. Thanks for the memories, it was fun! Video below of good times …
My Kitesurfing Mates
Kitesurfing is good fun whether you are on the water or on shore watching your friends do cool tricks. To see more photos of my kitesurfing friends CLICK HERE.
Small town living
I wonder what it would have been like to grow up in a small town like Lancelin. There is not a whole lot to do in Lano, but the local kids always find creative ways to entertain themselves. While I have always loved living in a big city, I also very much enjoyed living in […]
A funky little shack
There are so many cool spots that go undiscovered by those who stick to a well worn tourist track. Sometimes it takes staying put in one place for a while to hear about the local hidden jewels that have yet to be spoiled by us tourists. This week I discovered a funky but beautiful place […]
Learning to kitesurf with Makani Kai Kiteboarding
“Don’t do anything until the kite is at 12:00,” my kitesurfing instructor Kelly reminded me, her voice echoing inside the radio helmet that was a bit too large for my small head. I knew I looked quite goofy out at sea, but felt reassured knowing that my instructor could still communicate with me from shore. […]
Kitesurfing lesson demo
Video of kiting lesson with Makani Kai Kiteboarding School. During this lesson the board was first introduced and a self rescue was demonstrated.