Situated on the Sea of Cortez, La Ventana is located in Baja California, Mexico. Of course, we heard of kitesurfing in Mexico, but only seen pictures of light wind kiting. Though, one day in mid March we checked the wind report from the local guru, Mas Viento. His forecast was showing a solid 20-25kts for …
Save the Date – June 8-11/2023 Warm water and wind galore; there is no better place for a kitesurfing demo than Corpus Christi, the windiest coastal city in the United States. Mid Spring holds a date every kiteboarder must know; Demo Days presented by Kiteboarding.com in Portland, Texas. Portland is located only a few miles …
by KiteGearUSA Every kiter has a secret bucket list of kite spots to explore during their kite life. Mauritius was such a spot for us – we’ve seen it featured in magazines and YouTube videos years before even thinking of going. Located in the Indian Ocean just east of Madagascar, Mauritius is one of those …
by KiteGearUSA Flat Water Kite Destination You may have seen pictures of the beautiful blue flat water promoting magical kitesurfing destinations on Facebook or Instagram. One of those that always appears to pop up is a promotion for the island of Zanzibar and undoubtedly influenced my decision to pitch a visit. The island is part …
By KiteGearUSA Kiting the waves in Cape Town is a blast, but the Western Cape has many more kite spots to offer. Leaving the big city behind and following the coast north on the R27 through partly grassy hillsides and scrubby terrain its apparent you are heading into South Africa’s back country. Only about 70 …
by KiteGearUSA White beaches and wind here and there make kiteboarding and living a decent experience in coastal Mississippi. Though, nothing gets me more excited than the thought of new cultural experiences infused with blue water and endless wind. I currently call Gulfport, MS home, and want to share with you, given you are willing …
Kite Travel on a Budget Wondering what it takes to travel? After traveling to 40+ countries, we’ve come up with some ways to help you plan and save some money. Read the tips below on how to make kitesurfing travel fit your budget. Getting A Passport The first step to international travel is getting your …
Kite, Surf, and Tacos in Cabo By Cameron Troutman Photos by Chandler Borries Growing up in the Deep South, Mexico has always had a mixed aura about it. An untraceable escape for some, a short dose of gluttony for others. The countless tales of it being unsafe, inherently dangerous – yet with close proximity to …
by Marco Wolf Travel is a wonderful way to learn new things about people and places, but its preparation can create anxiety. This is especially the case if your trip to the unknown includes bringing your most precious and valuable kite gear. Matters get even more uneasy when you leave your gear with an airline …
by Shannon Smits When you think of kiteboarding destinations, Alabama is probably one of the last places on your list. Most folks would rather travel to Southern Florida if they’re going to travel that far south for a kiting vacation. My fiancé, Robert and I have lived on here Mobile Bay’s Eastern Shore for about …