The Wind Report - Apr'23
Published Mon 24 Apr 2023
The Wind Report
April 2023
- Newsletter from Kiteboarding Australia -
The Wind Report is Kiteboarding Australia's new way of communicating with our community. In this newsletter, we will update you on all things related to kiteboarding and winging to ensure you don't miss out on the latest events, clinics, competitions, industry news and cool initiatives across the country.
Wave
The Wave Nationals took place at Margaret River, WA and brought together some incredibly talented wave riders from all across Australia. The Main Break delivered incredible conditions, with a combination of wind, swell and sunshine, setting the scene for a great 4-day event on and off the water.
Re-watch all the action of pumping Margaret River Main Break
Photo: Maurice Windley
Yasmina Bujanow, winner of the women's category, making it look easy at her home break.
Click on the photo to watch the 25 minute documentary from the event.
Wing Wave
KA is excited to grow the wave discipline with the addition of two extremely successful wing foiling events in NSW and QLD this season. We look forward to further expanding wing foiling wave events across the country as the sport grows and gains more popularity in Australia.
It was all round good vibes at the events with a lot of foil froth happening. Being the inaugural wave events in Australia, both the organisers and competitors alike were on a learning curve as to how the event would play out. We were thrilled to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback with a clear desire for more wing wave events around the country.
A big thank you to our key Wave Series event partner, Duotone, for not only providing contribution to the event, but also playing a key hand in helping organise the events.
Photo: Ian Bird
Rider: James Casey
Wave coaching in Mauritius
Kiteboarding Australia members will receive a $150 discount off their dream kiteboarding or wing foiling holiday in Mauritius
Mauritius is a world mecca for wave riding with perfect lefts and rights. This June, Kiteboarding Australia's examiners Mike Walker (kitesurfing) and Anna Ambroziak (wing foiling) together with Kitethrills Travel Mauritius will be your guides to improving and perfecting your wave riding technique in this paradise. With direct flights from Perth and experienced crew of teachers and guides, all you need to worry about is packing up your gear.
Instructor Courses
Andy Gratwick from the British Kite Sports came all the way to Australia to work with our training and education team on rolling out the wing foiling instructor courses in February 2023.
Kiteboarding Australia is committed to the progressive and safe development of kiteboarding and wing foiling sports and all of its members. We have a well-established school and instructor network, which allows us to collaborate across the country and deliver the highest standards of learning and development with the ultimate goal of ensuring a safe, enjoyable and progressive experience for beginners as well as those wishing to take their kiteboarding or winging skills to the next level.
Over the past 6 years, the KA school accreditation program has grown to a network of 37 schools Australia wide. The schools are an integral part to the safe development of the sport, and we value the partnerships we have with our schools and instructors. If you have a friend or family member wanting to learn to kite or wing, why not refer them to our find a school page?
Interested in becoming an instructor? Click here to register your interest.
She Kites Downunder
She Kites Downunder clinic was a celebration of the International Women's Day in Kurnell, Sydney. The event focused on progression and learning, helping the ladies push their limits while celebrating and growing the community of women in extreme sports.
Run by Agata Dobrzynska, who runs clinics and retreats for women around the world, the She Kites Downunder project aims to empower and support women in kiteboarding in Australia. Stay tuned for upcoming clinics, workshops and catch-ups on their Instagram.
