Be sure to check out the light wind possibilities of F-One’s new Source kite at the upcoming La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo. If the forecast is less than 15 mph, just look for the F-One truck downwind of Baja Joe’s ...
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Tobago Cays: Jewel of the Grenadines
Accessible only by boat, The Tobago Cays consists of five small uninhabited islands surrounded by the infamous Horseshoe Reef. Abundant with beautiful coral formations, tropical fish, and sea turtles, the area offers off-the-hook kiteboarding in crystal clear blue-green waters surrounded by white sandy beaches.
Read More »1st Annual Baja Xmas Downwinder Sleigh Ride
Meet at The Hot Springs Palapas at 130 pm Thursday Dec 23rd Dress in a Xmas costume (Santa, elf, reindeer, snowman, or get creative) Do a downwinder all together on your decorated kite, windsurfer, SUP, Hobie Cat, inner tube, canoe, ...
Read More »La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo January 17-23: Early Clinics and Schedule
Get ready for our island crossing 12 mile kite race, course racing, freestyle contest, Paddle Royale - SUP races including a 12 mile island crossing challenge, biggest KiteXpo ever with tons of gear to test, food, bands, parties every night, and fun—all in the name of raising money for the local schools in La Ventana!
Read More »Light it Up at Burning Bush
With your mind full of doubt that anything is actually happening out here, you come over a small hill and find a few hundred people gathered around various contraptions that are either on fire or about to be lit up.
Read More »Kiteboarding in Merry Old England
The atmosphere here creates a rather different kiting experience. With a large steel works located a mile down the road, those on the hunt for a tropical session need not apply.
Read More »Alaska Road Trippin’
Way up north in Alaska, there’s a little town where the wind blows across vast glaciers and up mountains so large that simply calling them big doesn’t do them justice.
Read More »4 Good Reasons to Head South this Winter
If you’re pining for some sunshine and warm water this winter season, you have more reasons than ever to head south to Baja California.
Read More »Kiteboarding Vanuatu: A Step Back in Time
A quick look online confirmed my vague suspicion that Vanuatu is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 miles northeast of Australia.
Read More »13,000 Miles of Kitesurfing
15 Countries over 145 Days in a VW Van
Read More »Children of the Point: The Story Behind the Manera Video
They would score the swell of the decade, but they were just visitors here. The swell gave the local crew, who grew up poor and learned to ride on donated gear, their chance to shine.
Read More »Girls Invade Sherman for KB4Girls Clinic
For whatever reason, women’s only events have never been very interesting to me but my perception dramatically changed when I recently attended the KB4Girls Women’s Clinic at Sherman Island in California the weekend of June 19. Hosted by Nine Time ...
Read More »Bridge of the Gods Postponed to August 6 and 7
Due to the questionable wind forecast for this weekend and cold weather, organizers have decided to delay the Bridge of The Gods Kite Festival until August 6th and 7th.
Read More »Bring the Family: 5 Family-Friendly Caribbean Kiteboarding Destinations
There are countless kiteboarding destinations in the Caribbean...
Read More »Airush West Coast Demo Tour Kicks Off June 2
The Airush crew is on a tour up the west coast starting tomorrow! We will be featuring our new gear out at your local beach. Schedule: June 1 - San Diego June 2 - Belmont Shore, Los Angeles June 3 ...
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