VIDEO: 2012 Slingshot RPM with Youri Zoon in Capetown

Original Article: VIDEO: 2012 Slingshot RPM with Youri Zoon in Capetown

PKRA World Champion Youri Zoon introduces the 2012 RPM to the world.

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2012 Slingshot RPM Debuts at La Ventana Classic: Youri Zoon Video from Capetown

Original Article: 2012 Slingshot RPM Debuts at La Ventana Classic: Youri Zoon Video from Capetown

The Slingshot RPM is the original “Open C” kite that started it all. It has evolved to become the kite that took Youri Zoon to a world title and has become a riders favorite throughout the world in just a few short years. Building on it’s dramatic success of the Open-C canopy and Slingshot’s patented [...]

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VIDEO: Day Trippin’ with Mark Miedama

Original Article: VIDEO: Day Trippin’ with Mark Miedama

“Headed down south to the land of the pines and I’m thumbin’ my way into North Caroline” for a quick day trip to Hatteras. 65+ degrees and big SSW wind in late January at the ferry docks made for an epic day on the water.

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The Best Odyssey is now the Ocean Odyssey – Where to Next?

Original Article: The Best Odyssey is now the Ocean Odyssey – Where to Next?

After a full circumnavigation over the last five years of 54,000 miles offshore; 50 countries; and a lifetime of memories for their guests and crew, the Best Odyssey, now the Ocean Odyssey, is getting ready to set sail once again exploring the Pacific.

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2012 La Ventana Classic Wrap Up and Final Results: $23,500 Raised for the Local Community!

Original Article: 2012 La Ventana Classic Wrap Up and Final Results: $23,500 Raised for the Local Community!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo has come to a close and the La Ventana wind machine delivered perfect conditions for the last day of the event. After a few days of light wind, there was a lot to accomplish on the last day of the event and the schedule was filled with SUP races, kiteboarding/windsurfing course racing, the Big Air/Old School competition, live auction, huge raffle, and an awards ceremony at Pizza Vela.

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La Ventana Classic Update for 1/21/2012: Light Wind Racing, a Greasy Pole, and Lucha Libre

Original Article: La Ventana Classic Update for 1/21/2012: Light Wind Racing, a Greasy Pole, and Lucha Libre

The light winds did not stop the fun here at the La Ventana Classic and the activities rolled on. This morning Anthony Vela and Candice Appleby held a kid’s SUP paddling clinic for both local and visiting children. Not only did they get everyone on the water, but they were even to run a few races with the kids!

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The La Ventana Classic Needs Your Help!

Original Article: The La Ventana Classic Needs Your Help!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic has been great so far this year. If you’ve been following the daily photos and updates on Facebook or thekiteboarder.com, you know what an amazing event this is, and we are only at the halfway point! The action has included an 11-mile island kite crossing, 10-mile island SUP crossing, skydiving, beach games, nightly parties, kiteboarding and SUP demos, and more! That’s the good news. Unfortunately we have a little bad news and need to ask for your help.

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