Tag: support vessel
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Kitesurfing Expedition Communication at Sea
Read More →: Kitesurfing Expedition Communication at SeaQuick answer: Communication on a kitesurfing expedition works best in layers: a radio link between riders and the support boat, agreed hand signals when voices fail, and a separate call-for-help device. Agree all three before anyone leaves the beach. This guide covers voice and signal communication only. For the wider planning picture, see the kitesurfing…
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Team Roles on a Kitesurfing Expedition
Read More →: Team Roles on a Kitesurfing ExpeditionReader situation Role What the role covers Planning use Someone must command the boat Skipper or team captain Runs the support vessel, which carries spare equipment and gives the team a place to regroup Name this person before the vessel is settled, because the vessel is the biggest planning decision after the route The route…
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Atlantic Kite Challenge Explained
Read More →: Atlantic Kite Challenge ExplainedFeature Published detail Planning use Route Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) to Blue Haven Resort, Turks and Caicos Islands A one-way route with a fixed start and finish, so progress can be judged against a clear endpoint. Distance 5986 km in relay across the Atlantic Ocean A planned total for the whole team, not a distance any…
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Kitesurfing Downwinder Expeditions
Read More →: Kitesurfing Downwinder ExpeditionsQuick answer: A kitesurfing downwinder is a one-way ride with the wind behind you, so plan the route, the exit points and the pickup before you launch, and go with a group or support crew rather than alone. Downwinders are a staple of any kitesurfing team expedition, and the organising matters as much as the…
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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…
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Kitesurfing Expedition Safety Plan Guide
Read More →: Kitesurfing Expedition Safety Plan GuideA kitesurfing expedition safety plan is a written document that fixes the hazards, go/no-go limits and emergency procedure before the group leaves shore. Write it first, brief every rider on it, and treat any failed check as a no-go. Picture a rider drifting downwind of the boat as the breeze builds, with nobody sure who…