BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Kiteboarder Magazine - ECPv3.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Kiteboarder Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Kiteboarder Magazine BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150921 DTSTAMP:20150905T081840Z CREATED:20150512T154353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T035621Z UID:32432-1442559600-1442818799@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2015 Virgin Kitesurf Armada DESCRIPTION:The Virgin Kitesurfing Armada Festival will take place at Hayling Island on the first windy weekend of 18-20 September\, 2-4 October or 16-18 October 2015 and will feature all the best kitesurfing brands exhibiting the latest gear\, talks from pro kiters\, DJ’s and live music\, a bar area\, jumbo screen and lots of kitesurfing! Kiteboarders from all over the world in will attempt to break a Guinness World Record and raise thousands of dollars for charity.\n\nSign up here to participate in the Virgin Kitesurfing Armada and Guinness World Record attempt.\n\nFor more information\, visit: http://www.armadaevents.co.uk/events/kitesurfingarmadauk\n\nHashtag: #vksa\n\n  URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2015-virgin-kitesurf-armada/ LOCATION:West Beach Car Park\, Hayling Island\, Hampshire \, PO11 0AU\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/VKSA-2015-Final-Poster1-283x4001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Armada%20Events%20Ltd":MAILTO:julia@kitesurfingarmada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150614T172055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T172055Z UID:33474-1442646000-1443250799@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Cape Hatteras Wave Classic is North America’s only wave-based kitesurfing event and therefore created it’s own competition format\, drawing from other successful sports competition models. The primary roots of the competition format came from the current WSL surfing competition format\, with a combination of non-elimination rounds and elimination rounds to allow competitors max time on the water during the week.\n\n  URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2015-cape-hatteras-wave-classic/ LOCATION:25706 Highway 12\, Waves CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/waveclassic_logo_final_square_300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150603T163225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T163225Z UID:33010-1443164400-1443423599@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2015 Dream Extreme New York DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Dream Extreme will kick off with a two-day kiteboarding clinic\, dinner party\, and weekend of empowering activities. You will experience inspirational fun\, while improving the lives of others. Over the past 5 years Dream Extreme has raised more than $750\,000 for women\, children and families affected by domestic violence and incarceration. This year Dream Extreme will benefit Hour Children.\n\n\n\nBy Day\, adventurous and philanthropic men and women will participate in a one-of-a-kind kiteboarding clinic led by World Champions. Pros from around the world will instruct participants and throughout the day they will demonstrate their skills and show off their jaw-dropping moves! For non-kiting guests and benefactors\, the daytime itinerary includes other activities such as stand up paddle boarding\, yoga\, kayaking\, and massage.\n\nBy Night\, the festivities continue with a dinner party and silent auction. Guests attending represent leaders in business\, fashion\, art\, entertainment\, sports and New York society.\n\nBe Adventurous! Empower Yourself! URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2015-dream-extreme-new-york/ LOCATION:Hamptons\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Dream-Extreme-2010-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151004 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150614T193244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T193244Z UID:33481-1443250800-1443941999@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2015 Liquid Force Wave Progression Camp Baja DESCRIPTION:Come join Liquid Force at Punta San Carlos\, Baja with SoloSports Adventure Holidays for a week of hands on kitesurfing instruction from Pro's Jason Slezak\, Julien Fillion and their team of Gregg Gnecco and Gary Siskar. The LF crew will teach you the finer aspects of advanced kitesurfing and coach you throughout the week during your water sessions.\n\nThis all-inclusive holiday packages include private plane transportation from San Diego right to the front door of Campo SoloSports in Punta San Carlos. All of your specially prepared meals\, snacks and beverages are included . In addition there is the Chili-Bomb Cantina & Solace Lounge where all your beer\, wine and spirits are also included. There you'll experience the exhilaration of the now world famous libation - the Baja Fog!\nWhat you'll experience during your week of instruction\n\n\tYou will start each day with comprehensive land-based training including a basic knowledge of wave conditions and ocean knowledge so important for wave riding.\n\tThe Liquid Force team will get to know you\, your ability level and help you establish goals for the week. It's important to stay focused to achieve your aspirations.\n\tAs the wind picks up\, it's time to practice the days lessons with helpful coaching from the team. It's immediate feedback that works.\n\tThere will be photos & video of the sessions by the SAH staff photographer and video from the LF team. These will be critiqued later in a group viewing session - no pain no gain.\n\tThroughout the week there will be follow-up coaching sessions and goal review by the LF team. The team is dedicated to your improvement and success.\n\tYou are invited to demo the 2016 kite line and give feedback on your kiting experiences to the LF team.\n URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2015-liquid-force-wave-progression-camp-baja/ LOCATION:Punta San Carlos\, Baja\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Kiteboarding Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LF-AWC-2015.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SoloSports":MAILTO:baja@solosports.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151014 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150614T233340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T233340Z UID:33489-1444287600-1444805999@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2015 Kitefoil GOLDCUP Australia DESCRIPTION:This years race season will once again come back to the tropical town of Townsville and will decide who will be crowned the 2015 World Champion. With an expected 100 or more competitors\, this event has been granted by ISAF/IKA to host the final stop on the world tour.\n\nThe discipline of foilboarding enjoys huge interest from the international sailing and kiteboarding community\, but is also a great spectators sport for watching the kiteboarders flying over the water close the the shore. The event will be graded a 100 point event with the total prize money at $10\,000. URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2015-kitefoil-goldcup-australia/ LOCATION:3 Mariners Drive\, Breakwater Marina\, Townsville\, Queensland\, 4810\, Australia CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gold_Cup_australia.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151109 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150428T182136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T182136Z UID:32171-1446796800-1447055999@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:SPI Kite Xpo 2015 DESCRIPTION:Be some of the very first riders to try the new 2016 gear at the 2nd Annual SPI KiteXpo\, Nov 6-8\, 2015. Demos\, beach bonfire/BBQ\, and downwinders in the ocean or sound are yours to be had at one of the top and most diverse kiteboarding locations in North America. Details in the works! URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/spi-kite-xpo-2015/ LOCATION:State Park Road 100\, South Padre Island \, TX\, 78597\, United States CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Kiteboarding Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/staking_claim_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151117 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150512T172518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T172518Z UID:32443-1447142400-1447747199@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:Ben Wilson Kitesurfing Camp East Coast AUS DESCRIPTION:\n\nBen was lucky enough to grow up on the far South Coast of New South Wales where the coastline holds a wealth of potential for kiters and surfers alike. It’s an incredible part of the country and we're looking forward to sharing it with a small group of guests.\n\nLocated within an easy driving distance from Canberra and Sydney\, this exclusive camp provides the perfect opportunity to getaway and do what you love without the hassle of traveling overseas. Kite instruction is the focus here and Ben aims to share as much knowledge with you as possible over the 5 full coaching days.\n\nInclusions:\n\n\t5 full days of personalised coaching with Ben\n\t6 nights accommodation in self-contained\, absolute beachfront cabins with AC & TV\n\t3xBBQ style meals daily + beverages including beer. We cater for a range of dietary requirements\, just let us know.\n\tPhotography and video (all your photos and video will be provided on USB at the end of week)\n\nLocation: Secret location on the South Coast of New South Wales (exact location available upon enquiry)\n\nBYO kitesurfing equipment. Transfers and flights are not included. URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/ben-wilson-kitesurfing-camp-east-coast-aus/ LOCATION:New South Wales\, Australia CATEGORIES:Kiteboarding Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bensouthcoast-e1431451118755.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160111 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150414T182151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150624T205952Z UID:31839-1451980800-1452499199@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2016 La Ventana Classic\, KiteXpo and Paddle Royale DESCRIPTION:The Kiteboarder and Palapas Ventana are proud to announce the return of the La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo!\n\nThe 2016 event will be held at the Hot Springs from January 5-10. A shuttle van will run throughout the day between Baja Joe's and the event site during event times so participants can come demo the new 2016 gear\, check out the competitions\, then downwind or take the shuttle bus back to town. Racing\, Big Air\, Island Crossing and parties every night with more surprises in the works! This event is a fundraiser and has raised over $100K in the past seven years for local community projects. For updates\, check http://laventanaclassic.com or the Tkb website.\n\n \n\n  URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2016-la-ventana-classic-kitexpo-and-paddle-royale/ LOCATION:Hot Springs\, La Ventana\, Baja Sur\, Baja Sur\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Competition,Industry Events,Kiteboarding Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10321588_879658208736662_6997766375377392229_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Kiteboarder.com":MAILTO:marina@thekiteboarder.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160118 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150614T183615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T183615Z UID:33478-1452672000-1453103999@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:2016 Lord of the Wind and IKA Kitefoil North American Championships DESCRIPTION:The Lord of the Wind is a five day kiteboarding competition that is one of the most exciting events in Baja\, with a prize purse of $22\,000 USD up for grabs and valuable IKA points. Competitors will be keen to step it up a notch and go all out in hopes of securing a podium finish.\n\nPromoted as the largest International Kiteboarding event in Baja\, Mexico\, it's goal is to showcase some of the world’s best athletes and to raise much needed funding for ongoing and new Rotary projects. The Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo has implemented many local community programs that have included Dengue mosquito eradication\, rebuilding homes after Hurricane John\, creating computer labs in both the middle and elementary schools.\n\nFEATURING:\n\nProfessional:\n\n\tKite Foil Course Racing – IKA 100 points\n\tSlalom Racing\n\tFreestyle\n\nOpen:\n\n\t Slalom Racing\n\t Big Air\n\nCumulative Points: Lord & Lady of the Wind URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/2016-lord-of-the-wind-and-ika-kitefoil-north-american-championships/ LOCATION:Barracuda Blvd\, Los Barriles\, BCS\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/11169955_1051161048245265_4271387024094944764_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rotary%20Club%20of%20Los%20Barriles":MAILTO:lordofthewindbaja@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160508 DTSTAMP:20150905T081841Z CREATED:20150522T174542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150522T174542Z UID:32635-1461999600-1462690799@www.thekiteboarder.com SUMMARY:Ben Wilson Kitesurfing Camp -San Carlos Baja DESCRIPTION:\n\nNow in its second year\, Ben's Mexico Kite Camps are one of the best ways to really improve your kiting and enjoy some incredible conditions. "Punta San Carlos was one of the first places I ever went to surf with a kite so I’m really excited to be heading back and sharing the place with a small group of friends. Our first trip to Punta San Carlos was a huge success so we're doing it again in 2016!" \nWe’ve designed this camp specifically for North and South American clients to provide an ultra-accessible escape\, just a quick hop from San Diego. However it doesn’t matter where you’re from\, you're all welcome! To further minimise the travel frustration and excess luggage fees\, Ben will be taking plenty of BWSurf gear for everyone to use. Additionally\, Solo Sports is fully equipped with a range of other brands. In fact\, Solo Sports is a fully catered adventure sports hub that’s been operating in the San Carlos for over 25 years. These guys really know the area and local conditions so we’re in good hands.\n\nAs with all coaching programs and clinics\, Ben works with guests on an individual level to achieve personal goals. This camp is ideally suited for those craving adventure. This is not a luxury trip but you will be blown away by the destination none the less!\nPackage includes:\n\n\t6 full days of personalised coaching with Ben\n\t6 nights accommodation at Solo Sports\, Punta San Carlos\n\tRound-trip transportation by private plane from San Diego (Brown Field) to Punta San Carlos\n\tPrivate hot showers\, (limited) Internet and use of multi-media activity room & lounge\n\tAll hot prepared meals\, snacks\, beverages including beer\, wine & spirits from hosted & fully stocked bar and Chili-Bomb Cantina\n\tUse of all gear: windsurf\, kite\, surf\, standup paddle\, kayak & mountain bike (BYO harness)\n\tPhotography and video (all your photos and video will be provided on USB at the end of week)\n\nPrices are quoted in USD and are current for 2016.\n\nTo secure your space we require a 25% per person deposit. This deposit is non refundable and non transferable. Payment in full is due 90 days prior to departure.\n\nEarly bird discount! A $300 discount is applied to payments made in full before 31st December 2015. URL:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/event-cal/ben-wilson-kitesurfing-camp-san-carlos-baja/ LOCATION:Solo Sports\, Punta San Carlos\, Baja Norte\, Mexico ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thekiteboarder.blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/PSC_kiting_9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben%20Wilson":MAILTO:ben@bwsurf.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR