We agree with Sandra! It looks like a huge, shallow swimming pool! What a great place to learn to kiteboard. I guess ya’ll didn’t get out on the water just yet? What kind of pants is Rebecca wearing? Looks nice and warm … are they some kind of wet suit pants or just workout pants? Want to get some ideas for when we get out there!
We were on a sandbar that at low tide is partially exposed and at high tide only a few feet deep. Yes, it’s a perfect place to learn.
Rebecca is wearing a farmer brown wetsuit and the shorts-style kite boarding harness over top of that.
Sarah
You guys are naturals to take up kiting! I’m sure you’ll pick it up in no time. My husband and I just started learning, too. We windsurfed for years, but kite boarding is much more compatible with our future life on our catamaran.
Thanks. I also think it fits perfectly with cruising. When it’s too windy to sail anywhere, it’s perfect for boarding!
Matt Marsh
I haven’t seen a kiteboarder since the end of October… you don’t realize how ubiquitous they are until they disappear (something about ice and wind chill?). It certainly looks like a lot of fun, but seeing as I can barely keep a windsurfer upright, I’m not sure it’s for me.
Kiteboarding would certainly seem to go well with cruising: simple, relatively inexpensive equipment that folds into a tiny package, can be carried by one person, and fits in any odd corner that happens to be free of other gear.
Not sure I agree about it being inexpensive (a full set up -NEW – might be 2500 bucks). I also don’t know about it being harder than windsurfing because I have no experience with that. The other things are definitely true though.
Matt Marsh
Hmm… maybe kites are another of those things that are more expensive abroad. Kite, board, harness and rigging might run $800 or so up here for amateur gear, although I can certainly see the hardcore guys spending quite a few thousands. After all, they’re trying to do 40-plus knots, which most of us would consider to be a little insane!
I wish I were there watching from the nice, warm sand! Sleet has been hammering my windows since about 4:30pm.
Yes, sand is much better than sleet!
I am sorry… kite WHATEVER! I can’t take my eyes off the color of that water. WOW. I am so jealous.
It sure is nice!
We agree with Sandra! It looks like a huge, shallow swimming pool! What a great place to learn to kiteboard. I guess ya’ll didn’t get out on the water just yet? What kind of pants is Rebecca wearing? Looks nice and warm … are they some kind of wet suit pants or just workout pants? Want to get some ideas for when we get out there!
We were on a sandbar that at low tide is partially exposed and at high tide only a few feet deep. Yes, it’s a perfect place to learn.
Rebecca is wearing a farmer brown wetsuit and the shorts-style kite boarding harness over top of that.
You guys are naturals to take up kiting! I’m sure you’ll pick it up in no time. My husband and I just started learning, too. We windsurfed for years, but kite boarding is much more compatible with our future life on our catamaran.
Hi Sarah
Thanks. I also think it fits perfectly with cruising. When it’s too windy to sail anywhere, it’s perfect for boarding!
I haven’t seen a kiteboarder since the end of October… you don’t realize how ubiquitous they are until they disappear (something about ice and wind chill?). It certainly looks like a lot of fun, but seeing as I can barely keep a windsurfer upright, I’m not sure it’s for me.
Kiteboarding would certainly seem to go well with cruising: simple, relatively inexpensive equipment that folds into a tiny package, can be carried by one person, and fits in any odd corner that happens to be free of other gear.
Not sure I agree about it being inexpensive (a full set up -NEW – might be 2500 bucks). I also don’t know about it being harder than windsurfing because I have no experience with that. The other things are definitely true though.
Hmm… maybe kites are another of those things that are more expensive abroad. Kite, board, harness and rigging might run $800 or so up here for amateur gear, although I can certainly see the hardcore guys spending quite a few thousands. After all, they’re trying to do 40-plus knots, which most of us would consider to be a little insane!