September 17, 2013 - Cape Town

South African Kitesurfing Association Tour

September 17, 2013/0 Comments/in Cape Town, Events, Kiteboarding /by Clyde Thomas

Whoah!

Awesome tour from SAKA – this looks to be an awesome event.

Kitesurfing Tips for Beginners

Kitesurfing is one of the world’s fastest growing extreme water sport. It involves a combination of several sports skills, including surfing, wakeboarding, and kiteflying, making it a complex yet rewarding sport. It is relatively easy to learn, but learning to kitesurf can be exciting, overwhelming and daunting at the same time. Here are some kitesurfing tips for beginners:

Watch Instructional Kitesurfing Videos

Watching instructional kitesurfing videos before kitesurf lessons will definitely help you learn faster. In addition to learning tricks, watching the videos beforehand allows you to get an idea of what kitesurfing is like, what to expect and how to physically and mentally prepare for the challenge. However, it should be noted that these instructional videos are not intended to be as substitutes for professional kitesurfing lessons. They are merely intended to be supplementary sources in the learning process.

Don’t Go Kitesurfing by Yourself

Kitesurfing can be the most dangerous sport in the world if you don’t know what you’re doing. But it can also be the safest and most fun sport if you get a proper introduction and lessons. Simply put, find someone to teach you because learning kitesurfing requires the supervision of a qualified kitesurfing instructor who can demonstrate proper technique and help you understand all the other factors that relate to the activity. Sure, you can try to teach yourself to kitesurf but learning through an experienced and professional instructor is not only for your own safety but also for the safety of other innocent beachgoers and kitesurfers. Getting lessons from a qualified kitesurf instructor is undoubtedly the best way to progress quickly and safely. Read More

Kitesurfing Spots in Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world because it has various kitesurfing spots along its coast. Whether you are a beginner or advanced kitesurfer, you will surely find the best kitesurfing spot suitable for your skills and preference. In fact, professionals from all over the globe come to Cape Town to train for kitesurfing events. Cape Town offers flat waters, downwind spots, small waves, high waves, warm and cool water. You just have to find the kitesurfing spot that works best for you. Here are the top kitesurfing spots in Cape Town:

Big Bay

Big bay is just about a 30-minute drive from the city center. It is one of the most popular kitesurfing spots in Cape Town. It is a favorite not just for kitesurfers, but also bodyboarders, surfers, windsurfers, SUP, and anybody who wants to spend a day at the beach. This is why Big bay can become very crowded, especially on the summer weekends. Big bay is also known for its strong winds and is popular with surfers of any level. There are also flat sections between the waves and great waves which are sheltered by the rocks. In addition, Big Bay is full of life and friendly locals. It is full of restaurants, supermarkets, and kitesurfing shops. Read More

Kite Like a King of the Air

Kite Like a King of the Air!

Five Absolute Must-Kite Hotspots in Cape Town

Between 31 January – 14 February 2015 twenty-four of the world’s best kiteboarders will battle it out in front of thousands of fans, and a panel of six esteemed judges, to find out who will be the new Red Bull King of the Air for 2015.

The battle ground for this world-famous event is chosen by an international panel of experts from the best spots around the world, like Hawaii, California and Brazil.

Big Bay, Cape Town wins every time.

The reason why top international kiteboarders keep choosing our windy waters above their own is simple: our consistent and reliable wind.

So why not kite where the pro’s do?

Here’s the low down on a few of their favourite locations:

Witsands Cape Point

Witsands beach is a firm favourite for pro kiters. This beautiful setting is not for beginners as it offers far more extreme and challenging conditions than other spots around Cape Town.

Riders can catch their highest kicks and swells coming in from the south with the help of wind blowing between 40-50 knots. Read More

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