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Can You Say Wind? [Kiteboarding Video]

Luderitz Speed Challenge.
Turn your eyes Puffy, there are kiteboarders on the screen.
Thanks to Craig for posting this, I used the shorter version due to my attention span. What did I just say?

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Just Another Day On The Bay.

God, I need to stop bitching about this place. Today was perfect.

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Yes Virginia, There Is A Sport Called Kite Sailing.

Maui Kite Sailing 3
Uploaded by Danman1978.

Read Ben Hilke's article, from SailNet, "The World of Kite Sailing."
Really, I thought that it was called Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding?
Kiteboarding is a generic term.

Kitesurfing is done in the surf on waves. 

Kite Sailing is sailing across a body of water....up wind, downwind and reaching.

Kayakers Kite Sail also!

Read Tom Holtey's article, "Go Sail a Kite," over at TopKayaker.net.

Para Miguelito:

sail

Noun

1. a sheet of canvas or other fabric, spread on rigging to catch the wind and move a ship over water

2. a voyage on such a ship: a relaxing sail across the lake

3. a ship or ships with sails: to travel by sail

4. one of the revolving arms of a windmill

5. set sail to begin a voyage by water

6. under sail

a. under way

b. with sail hoisted

Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006

sail

noun 1. sheet, canvas

Collins Essential Thesaurus 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2005, 2006

Noun

1.sail - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

2. sail - an ocean trip taken for pleasure cruise

3. sail - any structure that resembles a sail

2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

sail

n sail [seil]

1 a sheet of strong cloth spread to catch the wind, by which a ship is driven forward.

2 a journey in a ship a sail in his yacht; a week's sail to the island.

3 an arm of a windmill.

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary © 1986-2008 K Dictionaries Ltd and partners.

sail 

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English segl; akin to Old High German segal sail

Date: before 12th century

1 a (1): an extent of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water (2): the sails of a ship bplural usually sail : a ship equipped with sails

2: an extent of fabric used in propelling a wind-driven vehicle (as an iceboat)

3: something that resembles a sail ; especially : a streamlined conning tower on a submarine

4: a passage by a sailing craft : cruise

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.

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On The Bay Today.

Hooray, the sun is back!



The kite sailors were out in full force.



And some other guys showed up.
Who are they and what are those strange sailing contraptions they ride?

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Let's Go Fly A Kite!

I found some wind!

Oh, oh, oh!
Let's go fly a kite
Up to the highest height!
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite!

FotoJoe

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Excuse Me Miss, Mike Thinks That You Are A Guy.

Mike old pal, I think it's time for you to get a pair of glasses.
She looks like a wahine to me.

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Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. New Speed Record......Maybe.

From Kitesurfing

Sail World - New World Speed Record 50.26 knots

Unverified reports coming from Namibia. suggest that professional kite surfer Sebastien Cattelan (FRA) has finally broken the magical 50 knots barrier, the holy gral of speed sailing.

Thw Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2008 is being held in Lüderitz, Namibia, from 15 September 2008 to 13 October 2008. This is the second edition of the event, which is running on the wind blastred coast just a few hours from Capetown.

Accompanied by several high 49 knots runs from himself, Alexandre Caizergues and Jerome Bila (all France) he was the only sailor finally getting to 50.26 knots.

Special attendance was paid to the required water depth, and the organizer in cooperation with the WSSRC commissioner present clearly ensured that the rule was strictly applied.

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Kitesurfing Safety Rule Number 1: Don't Kitesurf Before, During Or After A Storm.

WKRG.com Video

Can you say dumb? This hombre, caught on tape, got lofted and flew into a building during Tropical Storm Fay in Fort Lauderdale. OUCH! Pour me a strong one Barkeep, that had to hurt.

From Kitesurfing School:
"Getting lofted is one of the most serious dangers of kitesurfing. Due to the high power requirement of kitesurfing, a serious wind gust can send the kitesurfer upward if he/she has the kite park overhead. Getting lofted in the water is fun (it is normally called tea bagging). It is getting lofted on land that normally results in serious injuries or death."

Via Señor Miguelito.

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North Rebel 2009 Promo Video. [Kite Video]

Kite Surfing is starting to really appeal to me. It's not just all about the air, it's also about simplicity. Dog, you can throw all your gear into a backpack!
Check out Kite Surfing School's "How To Build Your Own Board" page.

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2 Hours Ago. A Short Kite Sailing Video.

Sorry, no hip hot beat or fancy graphics, just a very short video taken from East Beach in San Francisco.
Read all about the kite sailing racing scene in San Francisco by Kimball Livingston.

Technorati Tags: kite sailing, kite surfing, sailing, sailing video, kite sailing video, san francisco

40 Minutes Ago. Kite Sailng On The Bay.

This is why I love San Francisco so much!
I took these photos 40 minutes ago.


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The Downside Of Kitesurfing.

Can you say ouch? Ouch!!!!!!!!

Via Team Seacats.

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Don't Fall!

La comida will be served shortly.

Tags: silly, oops, hungry fish, big fish, shark, kite boarding

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Dog, If I've Told You Once, I've Told You Twice.

It's all about the air.
Via KiteFlix.

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Big Bad Barbados Video.

Kite Boarding In Barabados
Uploaded by h2ojoe

It's all about the air!

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Kite Power Part 3.

For those skeptics out there, here a couple of old posts from version 1.

Speaking of Kites.
posted 12/08/04

Look Ma, no spinnaker!


Sean Langman’s 66-foot AAPT will use a kite instead of a spinnaker in this
years Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.


Kite boarders can apply! The approach to Sydney Harbor.

The OutLeader™ kite flies in the stronger stable
wind well above the level of the boat’s masthead, providing enormous pulling power.
The kite looks like half of a giant parachute, but measures as a spinnaker. Unlike a
normal spinnaker, it is sheeted only from the deck, so it doesn’t contribute to heeling
the boat or burying the bow. This means that the risks of uncontrolled spinnaker
wipe-outs are almost eliminated.  

KiteShip rocks! I want one for my boat. I'll have to wait for them to build a
smaller chute for my little boat. :( When that happens I'll say, "See ya later spinnaker!"

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Outrigger Kiting?
posted 12/10/04

Here is a picture of our heros using a Robbie Naish kite on an outrigger
canoe. Damn, that's cool.

They launch near Mama's Fish House (excellent food and Mai Tais) on Maui and
head out into the very windy Pailolo Channel.


"Holy Shit...Take off!"

Via Wet Ass.
Photos from Kiteboat.

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What Was Once Old Is New Again.
posted 10/05/05

A return to sail power? Kite powered ships, no masts required!
The Economist has a nice article on the return of sailing ships in it's September 23rd issue.

Kites are popping up everywhere. Kite surfing, sailboats, outrigger canoes,
kayaks and now ocean going ships. I would like to get one for my Cape Dory
and one for my kayak.

Links: SkySails | KiteShip | KiteBoat | TopKayaker | The Economist

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Weekend Wahine.

Pauline Boussard.
J'aime les femmes françaises.

Tags: kite surfing, pauline boussard, vahines, wahines

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Taco Tuesdays.

I'll eat tacos with her any day of the week.
Just don't tell my wife.

Tags: kite surfing, kite surfing babe, kite boarding, kite board babe, wahines

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Weekend Wahines.

Junior bird girls return to the nest after a hard day of flying high.

Tags: kite surfing, kite sailing, kite boarding

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Kites On The Bay.

Dry brushed, daubed, and god knows what other rinse cycles I put this poor
photo through. SF Bay today. F5 to F6 conditions this afternoon at Crissy Field

Don't worry Nick, I'm going to post the photos you sent me of the "modern"
Phantoms.

Puffy, nice helmet.

Tags: kite boarding, kite sailing, kite surfing

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