kitesurfing
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
kitesurfing see under windsurfing .
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Nelson dubbed `kitesurfing capital'
The Nelson Mail; 1/9/2004; HUBAND,Bronwyn; 333 words;
Nelson has been dubbed the kitesurfing capital of New Zealand, enthusiast ... Mitchell, who has recently started a kitesurfing school in Marahau with partner ... the couple met, Ms Bode said. "Kitesurfing is just so popular, especially ...
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Kitesurfing law flouted
The Nelson Mail; 12/10/2004; VASS, Beck; 332 words;
A law banning kitesurfing at Nelson's Tahunanui Beach is being ... A New Zealand aviation rule bans kitesurfing and kite flying within 4km of an ... manager Bill Sommer said that when kitesurfing was reported by Airways, it "almost ...
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GOOD GEAR: KITESURFING - Take to the airwaves Make a flying start with this summer's sport of choice. Robin Barton tests the best kite kit for beginners
The Independent on Sunday; 8/1/2004; Robin Barton; 476 words;
... jumping Democrat candidate has made kitesurfing - a combination of windsurfing and powerkiting ... coming through courses." The typical kitesurfing starter set-up is a 12-metre kite (that ... their shape, a harness and a special kitesurfing board. "Beginners will use a 150-160cm ...
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&type=1 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Travel: Earning your ticket to Ryde a kite; There is life after 40. Phil Brown got a rush of adrenalin in his veins on the Isle of Wight when he experienced the dynamic sport of kitesurfing.(Features)
The Birmingham Post (England); 4/6/2002; 1137 words;
... decent wind behind you, away you go. Kitesurfing. After swallowing enough saltwater to ... Sailing Academy on the Isle of Wight as a kitesurfing student. Previous experience? Body boarding ... boast about the one that got away, the kitesurfing tales of our landlubber team grew to ...
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&type=1 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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Kitesurfing: Sykes-Davies: I'm in a daze after victory; N.Wales ace wins British title at her first attempt.(Sport)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 10/9/2007; 438 words;
... in a daze after being crowned British kitesurfing champion in her first year as a professional ... the weekend at the home of the British Kitesurfing Association (BSKA). There was no wind ... CAPTION(S): New British professional kitesurfing champion Johara Sykes-Davies of Llandudno ...
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ANGLESEY-BASED FRENCHMAN IS BRITISH KITESURFING CHAMPION.(News)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 10/29/2002; 388 words;
... Anglesey, three years ago and took up kitesurfing as it emerged as one of the most exciting ... probably won it for me.'' Alex, who runs a kitesurfing school at Funsport in Rhosneigr, said ... conditions are usually very good for kitesurfing, although there was a problem with a ...
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Kitesurfing.(Sport)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 3/6/2004; 32 words;
IN yesterday's Neil Macdonald community sport page on kitesurfing,a production error meant a phone number was missing for West Kirby sailing school. It is 0151 625 1414. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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&type=1 "Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)")
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: KITESURFING: Kirsty's novel way to cross the Irish Sea.(News)
Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 9/2/2002; 184 words;
... waves - and is now the British women's kitesurfing champion. Kirsty, originally from Carmarthenshire ... based at Marloes where she works as a kitesurfing instructor, wants to use her epic trip ... for the children's hospice Ty Hafan. Kitesurfing is classed as an ``extreme sport'' which ...
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Kitesurfing champ sets determined example
The Nelson Mail; 11/15/2002; CLARK, Karen; 299 words;
... has represented New Zealand in gymnastics, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Yesterday she told of long hours spent training for gymnastics ... four national slalom titles. Mosey said her latest passion, kitesurfing, suited her perfectly because of her gymnastic and windsurfing ...
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&type=1 "San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)")
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Adventurous teen dies kitesurfing: FAMILY, FRIENDS MOURN LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND HIS `BIG SPIRIT'.
San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA); 6/17/2007; 788 words;
... Altos High School. The 18-year-old was kitesurfing off a Santa Cruz County beach, when ... we loved him. We knew he loved us. Kitesurfing, in which a kite pulls a rider on ... planned a bonfire when they were done kitesurfing. He was so confident in his abilities ... To see more of the San Jose Mercury ...
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&type=1 "Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)")
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Perfect start for national kitesurfing competition
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK); 3/30/2007; 175 words;
... championships get under way in the Westcountry today. Competitors will be taking part in the opening round of the British Kitesurfing Association (BKSA) Freestyle Championships at Watergate Bay, near Newquay in North Cornwall. They will be hoping for ideal ...
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&type=1 "South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)")
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Kirsty's a kitesurfing record setter.(Features)
South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales); 9/7/2002; 204 words;
... across the Irish Sea to Wales - and raised thousands of pounds for sick children. Kirsty Jones, who is the current women's UK kitesurfing champion, left Ireland yesterday morning and arrived at Broad Haven in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, in just over five hours ...
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Andreya to compete for kitesurfing's richest prize
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK); 9/25/2006; 252 words;
... of the best kitesurfers in the world competing in several kitesurfing events, including racing between islands. Ms Wharry said ... competing in the professional event reads like a who's who of kitesurfing. "I know lots of the girls really well from my years competing ...
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Sports active: What's so special about Tarifa? The answer is blowing in the wind... Life's a breeze for windsurfers at this laid-back little town on the southernmost tip of Spain. And now, discovers Alex Wade, kitesurfing is beginning to take off in a big way as well
The Independent on Sunday; 8/10/2003; Alex Wade; 925 words;
... has seen an explosion of interest in kitesurfing. Water-sports adrenalin junkies discov-er ... with footstraps, you can, well, fly. Kitesurfing adds the elegance of surfing to the ... drop off a little to produce perfect kitesurfing conditions, with launching from the ...
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Flight of fancy: kitesurfing is about to land in your waterfront area. Will you be ready to catch the wave?(safety measures)
Parks & Recreation; 8/1/2005; Wuttke, Douglas; 1196 words;
... beaches, says Ian Currer, author of Kitesurfing: The Complete Guide. Most beach users ... suggests that proper lakes and oceanfront kitesurfing areas should not be near power lines ... number of kiters on its beaches. Florida Kitesurfing Association, Inc., (FKA) Director Rick ...
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