Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:41:04 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.kitesurfing.ie/images/ksielogo.png http://www.kitesurfing.ie/ kitesurfing@kitesurfing.ie http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=258 Learn to Kite in Waves at Belmullet - March 2010 Wave CLINIC with the best WAVE Kiters in Ireland... IKSA starts its first event of 2010 in BELMULLET, Co. Mayo. A place well known for the highest wind stats in Ireland with March being its windiest month. As all wave kiters will tell you, not only is this place wave heaven, but also has some of the best large safe sandy flat kiting spots in Ireland. The IKSA event will be held on the wave beach a few 100 meters down from the UISCE center and on the flat water beach located just across the road to the East. STRAPLESS and UNHOOKED..???... just some of the lingo of WAVE KITING. Those of you who have seen all the news in the magazines and internet must wonder what its all about. Well, IKSA will be running a wave kite clinic on Sat with some of the best wave kiters in Ireland who have been involved in the RhinoWave Event from last year. Info like how to approach a wave, safety tips, boards sizes and leash positioning, how to unhook etc, will be discussed. We also hope to have some kite surfboards to view. This event will also incorporate a SANDY BURGER event for those of you who have had their first few lessons but would like to kite and meet others at the same level. This will be held on the flat water beach, just outside the UISCE center. LSD will also provide an emergency PACKDOWN demo for those a bit rusty on their safety skills. We have an excellent ACCOMMODATION deal with the UISCE CENTER (Fri-Sun €90). which is bang right beside the two main kite beaches. Plus if you stay, you can literally walk from the beach into lovely hot showers! The center also offers plenty of non kite activities too check out.....http://uisce.ie Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:41:04 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=257 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:28:39 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=255 Every year we brave the cold to enjoy our sport, but for some the cold is the isolation of depression, lonliness and despair. All your help is greatly appreciated please come down to Dollymount beach on Christmas morning between 9.30-10.00am to have a look at fifteen surfing Santa's. Thanks for all your help and assistance. The Surfing Santas Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:07:51 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=254 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:43:34 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=253 Source: www.lsdkiteboarding.com It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of a kitesurfer in Rosnowlagh on the 24th of November. David North died when he was pulled into the rocks while launching his kite. David was one of the most enthusiastic riders in the area and he would regularly travel to Sligo and Donegal beaches to get his kitesurfing fix. He was one of the local crew and we will all miss him. Our condolences and that of the local and national kitesurfing community go out to his friends and family. A few of us are going out to Rosnowlagh at 1 o'clock today to leave flowers, etc. The funeral will take place in Milltown Church, Belturbet, Co. Cavan at 11 o'clock on Friday. Directions: From Belturbet, take the Ballyconnel road for about one mile. Turn left for Milltown. The church is in the middle of the village. We will try and analyse the accident at a later stage, but for now our thoughts are with his family.. Ride hard, land soft David. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:10:13 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=252 14th, 15th of November - put it in your calendar! Come on up to the Mullet for a great weekend of fun and kiting. Alan Kavanagh and Zumosurf will be providing advice, and demo gear for all the new up and coming wave riders. There will be a wave clinic, presentations on how to surf waves, as well as great advice and information on what kiting and waveriding is all about. We'll have experts on hand to show you all the moves, but its also for beginners, so aspects like safety, and kiting in general. There'll be food and drinks on board, as well as a great deal with UISCE, so we won't have to sleep in our tents! Pub and Nightclub afterwards of course. Here's where Belmullet its at... Here is where UISCE facilities are at... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:08 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=251 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:37:18 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=250 Some nice shots from Belmullet friday and Sunday in Achill. That was a great event organised to a high standard by the Puremagic crew again ! Enjoy ! Check Belmullet out !!! Check Achill out !!! Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:13:05 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=249 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:06:20 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=248 Only one Month to go.The Summer is nearly over now. To Be honest i dont really like the summer that much. Their is not enough emotion in the ocean for me. So i get wave hunger. Really looking for-ward to the next stop. I wonder where the weather is going to send us northwest/southwest/west. Who knows. All will come clear on the 17 September. More information to come Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:59:23 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=247 You can watch it here in HD Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:37:10 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=246 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:36:37 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=245 Date: Jun 20, 2009 - Time: 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM The Irish Kitesurfing Association are running a Sandy Burger beginner event in association with LSD Kiteboarding on the 20th of June. Full details will follow shortly, but keep the date free. The idea of the Sandy Burger events is to help beginners who have had lessons to refresh some of the skills and techniques they may have forgotten. It will also help new kitesurfers meet each other and help to introduce them into the kiting community! It is not a substitute for lessons. This will be a laidback day with a flexible structure. The main focus will be on riders helping out other riders rather than being taught by instuctors. We have two important things to go over and have scheduled them: 1pm - Rules of the Road talk by Eamon Armstrong 2pm - Self landing and Emergency packdown procedure - Peter Armstrong Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:54:25 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=244 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:19:15 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=243 Tue, 12 May 2009 14:53:44 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=242 Belmullet is going to be the location for the first ever RWC gathering. Looking at the forecast for Brandon Bay, Magheroarty and Belmullet. Belmullet looks like cross shore to cross on shore winds for Friday and Saturday then onshore for Sunday. Then monday looks perfect conditions for anyone who can stay that long. Gather at Ella Beach. Stock up, pack up and get ready to slash and bash some solid west coast walls. Look out for the Cully and Sully camper van as it will be making its way up to supply us with some nice soups and breads. Drive Carefully, Sea you there. Yeahhhhhh bring it on. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:20:59 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=241 More information at www.rhinoswavecharge.com Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:50:53 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=240 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:07:31 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=239 The IKSA AGM will be held on the 14th of March 2009 in Co. Sligo. Along with the usual AGM where you, the members, get your say into how the Irish Kitesurfing Association is run and discuss any issues you feel affect you as a Kitesurfer in Ireland, we are also proposing an annual Trade show from the various shops around the country to come and display equipment, offer demos and basically show the Irish Kitesurfing public who you are as a business and what will be on offer from you for 2009. More info on IKSA Website Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:26:51 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=238 Here is the plan: Just send your best shot at windsandbreezes@gmail.com. You have until the 12th Dec to send us your picture!!!! Action, lifestyle, cooking, sunset, waves, freestyle, Ireland or Iceland, old or young, fashion or old school...WHATEVER YOU WANT AS LONG AS IT IS RELATED TO KITESURFING !!!! (sunset with a kite is easy, cooking could be trickier but who knows!!!) We will separate though in 2 categories: ACTION and LIFESTYLE So check ur old albums or run to the beach looking for a kitesurfer!!! The jury is: TreasaLynch.com Puremagic LSD Kitesurfing.ie The jury will take into consideration the quality, technicality, difficulty, funity, weirdity, sunity/rainity of the picture! So EVERYONE CAN WIN, Winners will be given during the Xmas party 4 Dame Lane 8pm !!!!!!! Obviously no need to say there is prices for top 3, but I am sure at that stage of art and photography, nobody is interested of winning a price!! Good luck to ALL!!!! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=237 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:52:38 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=236 AndrewX, TonyH, Eamon, MarkMcie, Sammon, Finn, Stef, Rory, Conskee and Myself were in El Medano, Tenerife for a few days beginning of October 2008.We had wind everyday with Sun and Warm Water. Thanks Tonyh and Sammon for organising accomodations.Tonyh's Photos are HERE Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:09:05 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=235 (UPDATE: Bailey is Back) To all my fellow kiters, Please keep an eye out for Bailey when out and about. She is gone 2 days now and I fear she was taken, therefore I'd like you to watchout were ever you are. Last seen wearing her beautiful black and tan coat with white chest and a red collar. If found or spotted please call +353 (0)87 2370291 Thanks all. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:37:20 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=234 Tyrella comp is set to take place this coming weekend (11/12th October). Registition is to open at 9am with the first heats to begin at 11am. As always with the northern events, wind or no wind' We'll be having an action packed weekend. Entertainment will be provided by the allstar combo of northern kitesurfers. "Bad Wind" Hairymike, SeanB, Al B and Bill O Donnell in Toscano's Main Street Newcastle. Accommodation Contact Golf links house hotel Newcastle or David Maginn During the Tyrella comp we'll be running off the finals of the Mens ams and ladies. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:55:04 +0100 http://www.kitesurfing.ie/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233 Best of Luck to Ryan Coote who flew out to Chile during the week to compete in the last PKRA event of the year in the Wave comp.... keep an eye on www.irishkitesurfinglessons.com as i think he'll be keeping it up to date with a blog of events. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:37:54 +0100