Tuesday, August 30, 2011

News Headlines - Mon 16th

PWA Ulsan, E-11 Eyewear, BWA Ireland / Wales wrap-ups, Bonaire, Baptiste Gossein, and more...

Source: http://www.boardseekermag.com/wnews/show/1/2535

Kauli Seadi Tonky Frans

News Headlines - Mon 15th

Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Sarah-Quita Offringa named 2011 World Slalom Champs, and more...

Source: http://www.boardseekermag.com/wnews/show/1/2602

Arrighetti Valérie Arslan Yucelen

She Comes in Colors

Source: http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2011/06/she-comes-in-colors.html

windsurfing free ride

Kirk Hollis kitesurfs from South Africa to Kenya

Kirk Hollis: the kilometre eater

Kirk Hollis has successfully kitesurfed from South Africa to Kenya, in 3500 kilometre voyage along the African coastline. The impressive achievement was confirmed solo and unsupported.

The kiteboarder studied the regional trade winds and the entire trip plan for five months. Due to the nature of the trip and having no support everything had to be carried on Kirk?s back in a backpack with a dry bag inside.

To reduce weight all the gear had to be light and compact, with no space for food eating off the land and buying fish off locals would be the best way. To save space Kirk packed a hammock with a built in Mozzy net which would become home for the next three months.

Other gear consisted of only tools, a repair kit, a first aid kit, two pairs of board shorts, a pair of flipflops and a couple T-shirts. Kirk Hollis decided to carry a 10-metre Ozone Catalyst and a 5.5 foot racing board.

Source: http://www.surfertoday.com/kiteboarding/5973-kirk-hollis-kitesurfs-from-south-africa-to-kenya

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