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…