Tag: downwind kiteboarding
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Open Ocean Kitesurfing Crossings
Read More →: Open Ocean Kitesurfing CrossingsReader situation What riders advise Planning use Building skills for open water Body drag and transition confidently; practise self-rescue in shallow water first, then where you cannot quite stand Treat these as entry requirements before any long leg Setting the length of a leg Go no further than you can swim; do not go so…
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Live Tracking for Kitesurfing Expeditions
Read More →: Live Tracking for Kitesurfing ExpeditionsA live tracking kitesurfing expedition works best when every rider carries a recording device, the support boat carries another, and followers get one shared map. Choose hardware by how far offshore the route runs, then test the share setup before launch. Picture a downwind run where riders string out along the coast and the people…
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How Kitesurfing Team Expeditions Are Planned
Read More →: How Kitesurfing Team Expeditions Are PlannedQuick answer: how to plan a kitesurfing expedition comes down to a fixed order: agree the concept, choose the team and route, settle the vessel and budget, prepare gear and safety, then depart. Each stage below gives the decision to make and the point at which to move on. For the wider picture of how…
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Mothership for Kitesurfing Expeditions
Read More →: Mothership for Kitesurfing ExpeditionsYacht attribute Typical value Planning use Catamaran draft Often less than 1.2 m Shallow draft widens the choice of anchorages close to a launch beach. Catamaran width Often almost half the boat’s length A wide beam gives deck room for gear and a seating area, so ask for the deck layout before booking. Catamaran passenger…