BKSA Round 1: Redcar

The first leg of the BKSA tour returned to my local beach this weekend, and despite the poor forecast, decided to enter given that we've had some good sea breezes on recent sunny days.

Unfortunately my optimism proved to be misplaced, and there wasn't enough consistent wind to run all the competitions, but they did manage to get the land events, the course racing and the women's pro freestyle all complete.

Despite this, I did get some time on the water and put line extensions on my 15m Chrono to give me that little extra edge in the marginal conditions, above is a pic. taken by local photographer
Colin Falcon.

Despite the poor wind, it was a good weekend overall, got to mix with some very good riders, sink a few beers, and top up on the tan. Hoping for a good forecast for the next event in several weeks time: Hunstanton.

I'm back

Hi guys.

I'm ready to get back in the sea right-now but the wind is very northerly, it'll probably take me best part of the summer to gain my previous levels of fitness and strength but I'm back in the sea at the next opportunity. I send all my kites to be modified, I can't cope with those exposed cross-joints for the amount of self-launches and landing I do, anyone had any problems ?

Pulling my pants on was a land-mark 2 months ago, then getting down to my toes and being able to lace-up shoes recently was huge.

Regards

to all

Richard

quick question

do u guys use the different settings on the kite? (furia's)
and does it make much of a difference?
if it does, what are the differences?

cheers

Budle Bay Opening Party

Had a wicked weekend with the newly formed North East Kitesurfing Club this weekend, at their first ever event the 'Budle Bay Opening Party'

Saturday was a beautiful sunny day, but the wind was strong and pretty gusty. Well over 20 people hit the water (which is a lot for the North East) and a good session was had by all.

After the day's exertions we all retired back to our tents and vans for a BBQ some beers and plenty of kitesurfing talk late into the night.

Sunday brought lighter winds, mist and rain, and most people gave a repeat session a miss, but I took my 15m Chrono out and had what turned out to be a really good session, busting out some moves I hadn't landed before.

After another 5 hours on the water on the water, I decided to finally call it a day, and drove home exhausted after what was an amazing weekend.

Takoon Chrono 15m Review

I've finally gotten around to reviewing the Chrono - big, green and oh-so-powerful!

http://www.nekitesurfing.co.uk/chat/takoon-chrono-15m-review-t2175.html

I'm Back!! ~ (unfortunately)

By the looks of things on the blog, nobody missed me?
where is everyone?
Had an awesome time!!
out of wind season and got 8 days out of 16 mixed between 7, 9, & 11 furia's (mostly 9m)

will add some pics etc when i get a chance - just moved and dont have internet till next week sometime.

Hey Rich, how is the hip doing? u gonna get out on the water soon?

Cape Town

Im off in 8hrs!!
2.5weeks of sun and hopefully some good wind!!