Tuesday, 10 April 2007
Cook Islands Accomodation
Cook Islands Accomodation - New Zealand money, not too far away, hot and windy. Ex-auckland and now Wellington kiter Karvae Tamaariki has now set up his dream Villa in Rarotonga. Check it out here
From New Zealand to Australian Nationals
Australian Freestyle Nationals - Brock Cleary, Torrin Bright, Kelby Bright and Marc Jacobs made their way to the Aussie nationals in Caloundra (Queensland) where Marc managed to place 2nd in the freestyle event and Brock 3rd and Torrin 4th in the Junior freestyle. Way to go...Fro
Power Heated wetsuit!
Power Heated wetsuit.
Sometimes a new product comes along that may change a world of possibilities. This is a power heated wetsuit from rip curl! check website
Sometimes a new product comes along that may change a world of possibilities. This is a power heated wetsuit from rip curl! check website
Stewart Island Trip
(See photos in flikr Gallery)
As if many of NZs beaches are not remote enough already, a group of kiteboarders got together and chartered an aeroplane to fly to a beach on Stewart Island (one of the most remote places in the world south of the south island). Quote by Julie Godfrey "7 people, 350 kg of gear - pilot walks over and says 'you got too much shit' (no, 'hi, how are you'). After a quick chat we get to keep everything, but have to load bags on our knees." Cool!
As if many of NZs beaches are not remote enough already, a group of kiteboarders got together and chartered an aeroplane to fly to a beach on Stewart Island (one of the most remote places in the world south of the south island). Quote by Julie Godfrey "7 people, 350 kg of gear - pilot walks over and says 'you got too much shit' (no, 'hi, how are you'). After a quick chat we get to keep everything, but have to load bags on our knees." Cool!
The 2007 NZ Kiteboarding Nationals
The 2007 NZ Kiteboarding Nationals in Nelson - Results (See new photos of event in Gallery)
Well after 3 days of very hot light wind days it was all on - on the last day.
Jamie Barrow took the title stomping a huge 10/10 L3, a great slim chance and a bag full of other very hard tricks. Marc Jacobs was on fire too - monster 30 - 40ft jump to hooked in kiteloop then unhooks going sideways very fast and stomps the pass -so sick to see and took 2nd (as well as best trick and juniors). The womans saw a record entry and the level sure has gone up. Sue Kay rode hard out to pip hugely improved Rachael Cann at the post. The legends was a real standout and very entertaining to watch - it was kind of like a kiteloop demolition derby and the 40 and overs were killing it large (including the crowd). Brad took the title with technical moves 20 years his youth.
OPEN:
1. Jamie barrow
2. Marc Jacobs
3. Torrin bright
Juniors:
1 Marc
2 Torrin
3 Martin Harris
Ladies:
1. Sue Kay
2. Rachel Cann
3. Jodie Keet
Legends:
1. Brad Rossi
2. Tony Bruce
3. Glen Bright
Well after 3 days of very hot light wind days it was all on - on the last day.
Jamie Barrow took the title stomping a huge 10/10 L3, a great slim chance and a bag full of other very hard tricks. Marc Jacobs was on fire too - monster 30 - 40ft jump to hooked in kiteloop then unhooks going sideways very fast and stomps the pass -so sick to see and took 2nd (as well as best trick and juniors). The womans saw a record entry and the level sure has gone up. Sue Kay rode hard out to pip hugely improved Rachael Cann at the post. The legends was a real standout and very entertaining to watch - it was kind of like a kiteloop demolition derby and the 40 and overs were killing it large (including the crowd). Brad took the title with technical moves 20 years his youth.
OPEN:
1. Jamie barrow
2. Marc Jacobs
3. Torrin bright
Juniors:
1 Marc
2 Torrin
3 Martin Harris
Ladies:
1. Sue Kay
2. Rachel Cann
3. Jodie Keet
Legends:
1. Brad Rossi
2. Tony Bruce
3. Glen Bright
New ZealandersRepresent in KPWT World championship series
KPWT World championship series Noumea, New Caledonia - Some sick results for kiwis.Results
Marc Jacobs 6th Freesyle, 1st Best Trick, 19th Speed-crossing
Kelby Bright 17th Freestyle, 19th Wave Masters, 25th Speed-crossing
Torrin Bright 25th Freestyle, 19th Wave Masters, 22nd Speed-crossing
Dave Edwards 17th Freestlyle
Su Kay 6th Freestyle, 8th Speed-crossing
Marc Jacobs 6th Freesyle, 1st Best Trick, 19th Speed-crossing
Kelby Bright 17th Freestyle, 19th Wave Masters, 25th Speed-crossing
Torrin Bright 25th Freestyle, 19th Wave Masters, 22nd Speed-crossing
Dave Edwards 17th Freestlyle
Su Kay 6th Freestyle, 8th Speed-crossing
Results from the Canterbury Kite Champs 2006
Open:
1. Blair Cooke
2. Tom Cook
3. Mike Chapman
Women:
1. Delphine Ducaruge
2. Amanda Dillon
3. Sarah Reipen
Junior:
1. Martin Harris
2. Sarah Riepen
3. Anthony Hopkins
The top 8 from the open qualify for the Nationals, so here they are (in alphabetical order): Alex Bec; Dave Kay; Matt Clayton; Morgan Fahey;
Tim Stockman.
1. Blair Cooke
2. Tom Cook
3. Mike Chapman
Women:
1. Delphine Ducaruge
2. Amanda Dillon
3. Sarah Reipen
Junior:
1. Martin Harris
2. Sarah Riepen
3. Anthony Hopkins
The top 8 from the open qualify for the Nationals, so here they are (in alphabetical order): Alex Bec; Dave Kay; Matt Clayton; Morgan Fahey;
Tim Stockman.
Local New Zealand Kitesurfing DVD
Now available. The DVD content represents as many riders as possible and hopefully be a great reminder of the 06/07 season. Link to freedom2ride dvd website
Bay of Plenty rider footage
Marc Jacobs, Torrin Bright and Kelby Bright from the Bay of Plenty have put together a pretty sick video of their riding - well worth checking out Click here to go to download page
Kiteworks Moose Meet 2006
Kiteworks moose meet - - The 2006 12th Annual Muriwai Moose meet saw some of the best conditions ever seen in a New Zealand Kiting event. Constant 20 knot winds in waist deep mirror flat water. 50 riders enjoyed a weekend that could not have gone better if it had a script. Check some photos on the gallery (link on this page) Thanks to Kiteworks
2007 event details here
2007 event details here
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