Carpark nearly resurfaced!!
Whilst not technically resurfaced just yet the gravel has been laid in the Snappers carpark and Hope Sealing Contractors will rol…
Jimmy Neutron wins photo Comp!
Local skater grommet Jimmy Wright has won Aprils photo comp with this artistic shot below. Well done Jimmy and remember all you h…
Self Launching your kite
I watched a newbie crash his kite across the road and into a parked car today while trying to self launch. Luckily for him there…
I'm absolutely knackered.............
..........because I have had three surf sessions over the last two days. Yesterday, I had my new big and beautiful blue 10' s…
Unfinished Business
After nearly thirty five years of living on or near the Southern Ocean I have now belatedly returned to live on the Australian Pa…
A Call for Contributing Authors
This blog currently has 6 actively contributing authors. We'd like to add some more to the roster, and get some added imput …
Mahalo nui loa! to Gdaddy, goomba271, Monty, Ramsnake, & Fergus McDingo!!
Thanks to those of you who keep this blog alive! I love surfing, but find at my age, its a lot tougher to stay out there in the …
Nothing but a 'plane' old surf trip. - Full Story...
Just following up on a previous story I have the pleasure to send you the link to Scott Rewi's version of events as documente…
Best Snappers Photo Ever??
This photo above was sent to me for the photo competition by Sam Baker formerly of Richmond now living in Auckland. Unfortunately…
What size kiteboard?
So I was chatting to a few newbies last weekend, both who bought kite gear without really knowing anything about what they were b…
Eastern Beach - Auckland
Eastern Beach is a great beach in Auckland, located close to Bucklands Beach and is great in North, North Easterly and Easterly w…
Malibu Seniors
I got a job in Pacific Palisades removing a deck - took a few days, and I had a chance to surf Malibu in the mornings. Really not…
Girls Day Out Kitesurfing Auckland
Girls Day Out Kitesurfing is a monthly event held at different locations in New Zealand where females of all levels can come toge…
Weekly Re-Cap
So a couple days of swell this week with the wednesday being the pick of it. Wednesday morning saw everyone on a wild goose chase…
Photo Comp
Just a reminder that we are halfway through the month and with yesterday's swell surely there must be some happy snaps out th…
Kitesurfing, strength and being a girl
I met a female colleague yesterday and she asked me about my hobbies. When I told her about kitesurfing she said "Oh, I wou…
Why drive when you can Fly !!
A couple of months back local pilot Rich "Thommo" Thompson and Scott Rewi decided they'd had enough of roadies and …
Unlike many of you...............
...........I did not start to surf until I was nearly 50. 49 to be exact. As my newly acquired partner at the time Michelle had j…
Rabbit Island Pro
Rachel Hills Blowing Up. See photos for more.....
Getting up on your board
You have been through a few lessons, you are really excited that you now understand what figure 8's are, you can fly the kite…
Keeping warm in the winter
Well daylight savings has kicked in which means no more after work kiting now that it gets dark just after 6pm :( The past few n…
Kitesurfing rules and etiquette
There are a lot of unwritten rules and etiquette involved in kitesurfing. I thought I would start with some of the important ones…
the one that got away
Over the recent Easter and post Easter swell on the Gold Coast in Oz, I spent a bit of time (along with many others!) attempting …
Farewell Summer
With rapidly declining overnight temperatures coinciding with shortening of daylight hours it wont be long my friends until we ar…
Guilheim's Reply to goomba271 (glide baby glide)
I couldn’t agree more… Actually, I recently shaped two "gliders" in the 11’- 12’ range. Those boards are great : A 12…
Auckland Kitesurf Locations - Interactive map with colour coding
Auckland Kitesurf Centre has a fantastic interactive map showing lots of the kite beaches with a colour coded icon describing th…
New Zealand Kiteboarder Magazine
Written in New Zealand, by New Zealanders for the local community, New Zealand Kiteboarder magazine has all of the local news and…
Decay Kiteboards
This is a blog about New Zealand Kitesurfing, and I think its important to support local businesses. Decay Kiteboards specialise…
Auckland Beginner Beaches - a visual map
Daniel Jobin (nzboardstore.co.nz) has created a fantastic visual map for Auckland kite beaches with a few comments and little win…
Takapuna Beach
Takapuna is located on the north shore, 15 minutes North of Auckland City (unless its rush hour, then crossing the bridge can add…
Point Chevalier
Point Chevalier is a great kitespot for all abilities and works well in southeasterlies through to north winds. The spot is very …
Board Leash
There are two opinions on board leashes, and I will admit to having recently changed my mind on them. A board leash is a device t…
Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay is located on the North Shore 10 minutes from Auckland city (unless its rush hour, then prepare to meet the harbour bri…
Orewa Beach
Orewa Beach is 30km from Auckland city and a great place for kitesurfing. The long stretch of beach is full of golden sand, and y…
Why should I take lessons?
So many times, I have heard people (OK, just guys, I have never heard a girl say this) say "I don't need a lesson".…
What kite should I buy?
This is a hard question to answer as everybody that you ask will come up with a different answer. We all like different things in…
Seat Harness, Waist Harness or Short Harness?
This is a question I am asked a lot, and I have all three, so I guess I can express my opinion on them. Seat harnesses are great …
Where should a beginner kite in Auckland
Newbies sometimes are confused as to which is the best kitespot in Auckland. If you are just starting out, the things you need t…
Welcome to New Zealand Kitesurfing
Hopefully you have come across this page because you were searching for information about kitesurfing and kiteboarding in New Zea…
Glide baby glide.....
Can you remember your first wave on a surfboard? If you're old enough, as in "Over 50" it was likely on a longboard…
A change in weather?
Courtesy of Weatherwatch.co.nz... Latest weather maps show a low forming in the Tasman Sea bringing a front across Auckland and N…
glide on brothers and sisters
Re: Over 50 surfers: I celebrated my 62 bday on 3/24/10. I have been surfing since 1964. Currently I own eight boards. Vintage: 9…
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