Happiness Is:

Life on the water.

UFO!

An Unidentified Foiling Object was spotted on the Bay this week. Windsurfers are advised to stay away due to the unknown sailing habits of the rider.

The Wind Is Blowing.

Did someone mention a race?
Oh, that's right. When it hits 30 knots, "forget about it."

Next time (if there is a next time), design a boat for the Bay!

Fuimos A La Playa Y Jugó En La Bahía.

Fun was had by all.

Joe talks to a Kiteboarder.
Joe to Kiteboarder: How long have you been kiteboarding?
Kiteboarder to Joe: I've been kiteboarding for 5 years. Before that, I windsurfed for 20 years.
Joe to Kiteboarder: Do you still windsurf?
Kiteboarder to Joe: No! My buddies and I sold all our gear. Kiteboarding is a lot more fun and less work.
Moral of the story: It's all about fun!

See you on the water!

Which Event Has More Participants, Larry's Shindig Or The Clam Bake At Crissy Field?

View more videos at: http://nbcbayarea.com.

Note to self: get a kite board!

How To Jibe. [Instructional Video]

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Yes Virginia, kiters do jibe.

Just Because (Due).

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Hannah Whiteley Lost on an Island from Hannah Whiteley on Vimeo.

This should be an Olympic sport. I know you guys would get plenty of eyeballs to make your juiced up energy drink sponsors happy. After all, the Olympics is all about selling stuff that no one needs.

Marine Life Monday.

Got a whale of a tale to tell ya, lads
A whale of a tale or two.

The Real Reason Kiteboarding Will Become An Olympic Sport.

2012 ISAF Mid-Year Meeting Stresa, Italy

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed the final event and equipment selections for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. The ISAF Council voted that Kiteboarding will replace windsurfing for the men's and women's board events and confirmed that sharks will be used to chase the kiteborders around the course.

"Kiteboarding has proven to us that it is ready to be included into the list of prestigious ISAF Events and it is a fantastic addition to the sailing programme for the 2016 Olympic Games. We expect to see many feeding frenzies caused by kiters lines becoming entangled. Who said sailing isn't a blood sport?"

See Miguel, even the ISAF considers Kiteboarding to be sailing.

Windsurfing!

What will not be an Olympic sport for the 2016 Olympics?
Another reason for windsurfers to love kiteboarders.

Mayhem Monday! "God Bless Kites."

With all their lines, sometimes kite-boarders get tangled up.
It pays to pay attention, and watch where you are going. Do you have an app for that?

Wednesday Wipeout.

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Len10's Crash Megaloop Challenge from Hn3 Productions on Vimeo.

Ouch!

Friday Flyover.

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Little Susi loves to fly....
...and boy can she fly!

Have A Great Weekend!

Hang loose and find your way to the water this weekend.

Why Young People Don't Sail Or Paddle.

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It's called the coolness factor...plus wahines wearing bikinis...and for the wahines...the young turks.
That's why kiteboarding is sucking them into it's vortex. You should have seen the young ones tearing it up at Ocean Beach on Sunday. Freaking awesome!

Wednesday Wipeout.

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