http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/ All the fun stuff with Bay Area Kitesurf and F-One en-us Nucleus CMS v3.22 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/ http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=116 WSSRC (World Sailing Speed Record Council) has recognized Alex record but that the real problem is the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) as they don't recognize kitesurfing as a sailing category.

http://www.petitiononline.com/kite50kn/petition.html

This is the petition text:

To: ISAF (sailing.org)
We are truly disappointed in your decision to not recognize the kitesurfer's speed records and breaking the 50 knots barrier.

All of your requirements for speed events and their rules have been kept.

Kitesurfers are driven by wind and ride on the surface, according to your rules. And kitesurfers are recognized worldwide as sailors.

The undersigned do hope you will change your position and give honor to the riders who broke the 50 knots barrier and holding the record for the speed on water, solely driven by wind.
]]> General http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=116 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:19:57 -0500 http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=115 Fire Wire, the well known and respected San Diego surf manufacturer.

They have their own factory in Asia operated by Australian management and they liked the Bamboo technology so much that they just released the RapidFire Hybrid Technology.

More at www.firewiresurfboards.com





]]> General http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=115 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:45:44 -0500 http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=114 this article from the New York Times.



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More at http://www.savethewaves.org"We're extremely excited to be hosting a gathering of experts of this magnitude," says Dean LaTourrette, executive director for Save The Waves. "These individuals are at the top of their respective fields, coming together to discuss the value of waves and coastal zones, and how to protect them. This is what Save The Waves is all about."

Participants are coming from as far as Australia, Hawaii, and from throughout the U.S., and range from environmentalists such as the Sierra Club's Mark Massara and Surfrider Foundation's Chad Nelsen, to business leaders like Reef founder and International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre, to writers and surf culture experts such as The Surfer's Path's Drew Kampion and author and editor Steve Hawk.

The one-day gathering will focus on a variety of topics, including the Aesthetic, Historic and Cultural Value of Waves, the Economic Value of Waves, Coastal Laws, Public Policy and Politics, Management and Conservation of Natural Surfing Resources, and the Sport of Surfing.

A full list of Guest Participants includes:

J. Nichols, Ocean Revolution
Chad Nelsen, Surfrider Foundation
Len Materman, Stanford University's Center for Ecotourism and Sustainable Dev. (CESD)
Brad Farmer, National Surfing Reserves (NSR)
Mark Massara, Sierra Club
Drew Kampion, The Surfer's Path
Ben Finney, University of Hawaii
Steve Hawk, Action Sports Group
Will Henry, Save The Waves Coalition
Chris LaFranchi, Natural Equity
Fernando Aguerre, ISA/SIMA/Surfrider Argentina
Jim Moriarty, Surfrider Foundation
Wayne Bartholomew (honorary, contributing statement)

Please note: "The Value of Waves Roundtable" is closed to the public and media attendance is by advance invitation only. For more information please contact program manager João De Macedo, 415-518-4747, joao@savethewaves.org.

About Save The Waves Coalition
Save The Waves is an environmental coalition dedicated to preserving the world's surf spots and their surrounding environments. The organization's goal is to preserve and protect surfing locations around the planet and to educate the public about their value. Save The Waves is a 501(c)3 non-profit. http://www.savethewaves.org

About the World Wave Sites Program
The World Wave Sites Program aims to proactively designate and help preserve outstanding waves, surf zones and their surrounding environments, around the world. The program will serve as a model for preserving wave breaks and their surrounding areas throughout the world by recognizing the positive environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits of waves.

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Baterias, , Tres Cruces... Wow. "Kiting Peru - 2008" was a fun adventure I'll never forget. The food, the breaks... Sheesh. Gustavo () was an adventure in himself. I only regret not surfing some of those lefts.

: Huge thanks. Your planning and execution is appreciated by all. You might have to spend more time down there: Peruvian air seems to resolve your sinus problems, and the lefts ought to help your back. (Mmmmm. Long endless lefts!)

: Assisting in Brian's foot surgery will be one of life's memories. It gives me confidence for handling future incidences. Speaking of memories, thanks for taking lots o' photos.

: I promise I'll try an F-One. Maybe next time at Waddell. Are you looking forward to riding rights again?

: As we flew over the coast of Ecuador, I think I saw your board in an equatorial gyre. Thanks for taking photos.

: Lefts or rights, no one rips off wave tops like you. I think the kites you gave Gustavo will do well for his school/rental operation.

:-) Get a man-board dude. Yours has too many female parts. BTW, Lupe got my email somehow. She's tracking you down. She's saving up to come visit you. It sounds like she's got big plans.

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Huge thanks to Gustavo and Paolo, best guides EVER from Mancora Kite Club and to Gary Siskar of Samana Chakra in Mancora. And of course to all the cook in Peru, where the food is truly amazing. Special thanks to Monsieur Pisco and everything else that made this trip quite unique.

Photos by Ryan L. and Nico O.

Nico Album 1 - Week 1 - Click here
Nico Album 2 - Week 1 - Click here
Nico Album 3 - Week 1 - Click here
Nico Album 4 - Week 1 - Click here
Ryan L Album - Week 2 - Click here







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In Essaouira, the KPWT ends its year with the wave event. Conditions were excellent at the local spot called Moulay. Mitu (F-One) beat everybody and grabs first place.

MEN WAVE MASTERS RESULTS
1. Mitu MONTEIRO (CV) – F-One
2. Jesse RICHMAN (US) – Cabrinha
3. Abel LAGO (SPA) – RRD
4. Jan Marcos RIVERAS (RD) - Starkites

WOMEN WAVE MASTERS RESULTS
1. Kirsty JONES (UK) – Flexifoil
2. Ania GRZELINSKA (POL) – North Kiteboarding
3. Kari SCHIBEVAAG (NOR) – Ozone
4. Céline COLLAUD (SUI) - Slingshot

More at www.kpwtessaouira.com

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]]> General http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=109 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:44:50 -0500 http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=108 4th Annual Contest Jan 22-25 2009

Registering for this competition allows you to participate in the 11.5 mile island crossing race, the buoy course racing finals, the trick competitions, and the SUP and paddleboard race.

You will also receive a souvenir lycra jersey to keep.

Registration before Dec 15th is $60 USD
Registration after Dec 15th is $80 USD
Processing fee: $3.50

- Fundraiser for our local schools!!
- 11.5 mile downwind Race from Cerralvo Island to La Ventana course racing finals
- 4 days of Expo with demos from the top 18 manufacturers
- Paddleboard race
- trick contests

Sign up on line right here starting October 1st. Limited to first 150 racers to register. Book your rooms before they are gone.

Visit Palapas Ventana Website for more info.]]> General http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=108 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:30:28 -0500 http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/blog/index.php?itemid=107 trailer here.

More information on http://www.snowkitefilm.com




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