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Kiteboarding (Kitesurfing) Advice

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

According to Logan Long, co-founder of AKSA, “No matter how good you think you are, you can get messed up….a broken line, a kite that has been let go, a wrong turn so be warned. Kite surfing buddies are very helpful.” Long also noted that, “Kite surfing is a great work out for your whole body: legs, abs, arms, lats and shoulders.” A yoga session before kite surfing is an excellent idea. Keep hydrated and carry protein bars for calories.

Kitesurfers are advised to keep all equipment in the car and should never leave wind to find wind. Kitesurfers must always check and double-check gear before it’s windy to be ready at a moments notice. Since the wind is very unpredictable kite surfers must be aware; it can be gusty, stronger on the outside, building, dropping, changing directions, or be accompanied by rain or lightning. It is critical to evaluate the hazards of the location and the ability to deal with them.

This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization. Logan Long, co-founder of the association was not surprised by the results; “It’s just simply the biggest adrenaline rush available. The combination of air, water, land, wind power, physical strength and balance the force of nature are the qualities that attract Kite Surfers.”

American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, www.kite-surfingusa.com. After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing. According to Cathi Long, co-founder of AKSA, “The exhilaration of hang time in kite surfing is unbeatable…kite surfers are simply the sexiest athletes.” AKSA is a trade association aimed at growing the sport through the medium of the internet by aggressively marketing the products and experience of those currently in the industry.

Cathi Long

Executive VP

American Kite Surfing Association

Info@kite-surfingusa.com

727-772-1202

Dominican Republic Welcomes Kiteboarders

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Are you a kiteboarder? Are you the type of person who is into extreme sports? You may not be a person who is into the actual sport but you most certainly can still feel the rush that comes with watching a kiteboarding event. And that can happen soon. All you need to do is prepare yourself and be ready to take a trip to the Dominican Republic. To Cabarete in the Dominican Republic to be exact.

The KPWT Kiteboarding World Tour now is back and it is going to be a spectacular one. That is what the organizers of the mentioned event have been saying. And for kiteboarders, this sure is going to be one of the things that they will not have to miss. The place where this year’s kiteboarding event is going to take place is very excited and ecstatic. See, this is going to be a major kiteboarding event and that means a lot of people in their place. Add to that the fact that the last time that they hosted such an event was nine years ago and that has been quite a long time. With the long period in between hosting such events, the locals of the area are sure that they are going to be seeing a lot of exciting new things because improvements has certainly happened in this sport. And that sure is something that you would want to see for yourself.

The beaches of Cabarete, Dominican Republic are still the same though but it definitely will be more than happy to see a wonderful group of kiteboarders doing their stuff on its waves. The whole event would take five whole days of wonderful stunts on the sea and it is going to be part of the Cabarete Summer Fest which is the very first of its kind. The whole thing will start on the 8th of July and will end on the 12th. So if you are interested, you should start planning your trip now. That way, you get to be there when it starts and you get to find the best place to stay in when you are there.

If you are there in the Dominican Republic for the event and you would like to try out the sport for yourself, you should maybe find yourself a kiteboard for sale. You may also want to find a kiteboarding kite. That should make you ready for the sport.

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Water Sports in the Caribbean

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Caribbean islands are the best place for people who enjoy water sports. Whether your own preference is on the water or below it, Caribbean water sports have something to offer you including swimming, waterskiing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and so on.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is probably the most popular of Caribbean watersports because swimmers of all ages can enjoy it. Going snorkeling means getting personal with the wonderful and colorful marine life found in the Caribbean. Due to the immense popularity of this activity, there are many well-marked snorkeling trails across many islands in the Caribbean. Most of the better resorts and hotels in offer snorkeling equipment as well as instruction.

Board watersports

Windsurfing, surfing, and kiteboarding are all forms of board sports. These Caribbean watersports enjoy a lot of popularity because the trade winds in the Caribbean provide unlimited opportunities for them. Kiteboarding is actually the same as windsurfing except that it uses a relatively smaller board. As to surfing, if you are not going to Hawaii then you had better go to the Caribbean. The water is warm, the surf is good, the bays are sheltered and there is always one trade wind or another making waves, what more could you possibly demand? Due to the combination of ideal conditions, the Caribbean attracts surfers from the world over. Instruction and equipment is available through most hotels or through vendors along the beaches.

Parasailing

If you are not the type for on-water or below-water sports then you have this third option among Caribbean watersports. Facilities for training and equipment are available through your hotel or through vendors along the beach. Going parasailing means getting a unique view of the Caribbean with the whole vista of white beaches, clear waters, blue skies, and the wildlife spread below you as you soar on the wind.

Waterskiing

Waterskiing or jetskiing has become quite popular recently. Jetskiing is especially very convenient with many people renting jetskis for a single rider experience or wave runners that can take on 2-4 riders at one time. As usual, your hotel or the beach front can offer you the vendors for this Caribbean watersport.

Canoeing and Kayaking

There are several guided tours for people who prefer the calm and tranquility of canoeing or kayaking to the other motorized means of traveling on water. The Caribbean is liberally supplied with mangroves and lagoons.

Sailing

Spend a day on a powerboat, catamaran, sailboat, or trimraran and enjoy sailing in the Caribbean. You can opt between bare boat and crewed boats and there are even special charters for people who are interested in learning how to sail.

Scuba Diving

If you wish to go a step beyond snorkeling then go scuba diving and you will see yet another unique perspective of the Caribbean. There are several popular diving spots in the Cayman Islands and Curacao. Go swimming with tamed stingrays in Stingray City. Do not forget the Buck Island Reef National Monument that has 250 species of fish.

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