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June 13, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Christopher from Toronto On his second kiteboarding lesson with Gerhard from ukiteboard.com

 

 

Amazing Christopher on his second kiteboarding lesson with Gerhard from ukiteboard.com kiteboarding in only 7 knots of wind
The proper training and equipment makes this possible
Gerhard
IKO ukiteboard.com
Come kite with us

 

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Filed Under: Kiteboarding Lessons

May 7, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Kiteboarding lesson with Joe from Hamilton

Fantastic conditions at Salvo Day Use kite spot Hatteras Island NC.

Location: Fantastic condition at Salvo Day Use kite spot Kiteboarding lesson with Joe from Hamilton
Wind Direction & Speed: South West wind 12-15 knots
Kites:  8 and 12 meter Cabrinha Switchblade
Student: Joe from Hamilton

Joe showed fantastic progress at his first kiteboarding lesson in Hatteras

Gerhard

IKO certified kiteboarding instructor
ukiteboard.com

Come kite with us!

Joe and Gerhard From ukiteboard

Filed Under: Kiteboarding Lessons, News

May 5, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Night time kiteboarding lesson in Hatteras

Just had a great kiteboarding lesson with Isaac and Keiron in Salvo Hatteras Island

We started the kiteboarding lesson late afternoon and finished up after 9 pm
Great progress from both students in high winds
Gerhard
IKO certified kiteboarding instructor
Ukiteboard.com
Come kite with us

Filed Under: Kiteboarding Lessons, Past Trips

April 7, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Thomson stunt gains brand recognition >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Kiteboarding is a classy sport!

Alex Thomson Racing have won Gold for the Skywalk Campaign in the sport category at the inaugural London Brand Film Festival awards. The campaign, released

Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1qOxrWWiaI

Read the whole article: Thomson stunt gains brand recognition >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

 

Filed Under: News

March 14, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Kiteboarding Trip to Cape Hatteras/OBX: April 29th to May 6th, 2017

Do you want to learn kiteboarding? or improve your kiteboarding skills?

Whether you’re you a beginner, an intermediate, or a pro, you should join us on our trip to Hatteras/OBX North Carolina from April 29 to May 6 and learn from an IKO Certified Kiteboarding Instructor.

SOUND FRONT in Salvo! Dock, Kite-In, Kite-Out 6 Bedroom house, 5-1/2 baths right on sound with direct access to the water.

Stay at the spacious Sound-front 6 bedroom beach house which boasts sunsets and sound views galore. The sound side of the Ocean offers, warm, flat, shallow water with sandy bottom. Perfect to learn or to perfect our sport of kiteboarding / kitesurfing. We teach and kiteboard right from our backyard!

House is equipped with free WiFi internet access, flat screen TV with a Blu-Ray & DVD players, board games and a video library. Large private backyard with a pool and 2 hot tubs & outdoor showers where you can rinse yourself off and wash your equipment after using it in salt water.

Trip is limited to 10 people maximum, which give everyone lots of space on the bus, in the house and on the water.  A deposit is required to secure your spot. Equipment rental and special lessons will be at a special rate.

ALL INCLUSIVE:
Transportation, Accommodation, Home-Cooked Meals & Lessons

Beginner Package $1,200 includes 4 hours of lessons
Rider Package $1,000

What’s included?

  • Transportation: Mini bus with lots of room for equipment.
  • Accommodation: (Single room, double room, bunkbeds……)
  • 4 hours of lessons for “Beginner Package”
  • Home cooked dinners will be prepared for family style eating
  • Free-for-all breakfast, lunch and snacks: Food will be available so you can eat
    what and when you want
  • Bed linens, pillows and bath towels
  • Hot tubs and outdoor shower
  • Lockable equipment locker (shared for the house)
  • Kiteboard coaching and supervision
  • Checking out different spots, depending on the wind direction
  • Downwinders on both the sound and ocean side
  • Videos and photos of the trip
  • SUP: Stand-up Paddleboards

What’s NOT included?

  • Custom lessons. If you didn’t get the “Beginner Package” and just want a few hours of lessons to improve your style or work on specific skills, we’ll make plan with each person so that you’ll get the most out of your time on the water!
  • Alcohol. Duty-free is a good option even though beer, wine and spirits are a bit cheaper in the US but of course it’s in US dollars 🙁
  • Equipment. We’ll have lots of equipment down there – boards, kites and harnesses – that will be available for rent for a small fee.
  • Beach towels. 

This trip is all about learning & FUN! 

  • Thursday night is Karaoke Night at Stingray’s Bar & Grill
  • Trip to Real Sports & Kitty Hawk Kites
  • Games and Poker Nights
  • Fishing trips just in case the wind gods are not on our side

Only a few spots left… Book Today!

A second week is added from May 6 to the 14th 2017 at another location just North of Salvo
Accommodation only for this week — Please ask for details about this second week.

For more information and questions, please contact us at gerhard@ukiteboard.com or call Gerhard at 416-720-3181 or fill out the TRIP BOOKING FORM

Every year seems to disappear quicker than the last. Don’t let life pass you by!

The Forecast

The House

More About The Accommodations

SOUNDFRONT Salvo Sunsets don’t get any better than the ones you will watch from the wrap-around decks and covered porches of this upscale home. Venture down the secluded sound boardwalk, (privately shared with one other home), or step inside from the dry entry or up the wheelchair ramp into the large game room with pool table, wet bar and home theater system with big screen TV and BluRay player. A queen bedroom and full bath complete this level.

Take the elevator to the second level featuring 4 master suites, 3 with queen beds and 1 with 2 sets of bunks. Up one more level is a king master suite with large private bath complete with dual vanities. Walk into the great room and be welcomed by wall-to-wall windows with awe inspiring sound views, vaulted ceilings, a built-in entertainment center with large screen 60″ TV, and gas fireplace. The dining room table seats 10, and the kitchen with breakfast bar was thoughtfully designed with the chef in mind. Venture outside and enjoy the view from one of the comfortable rocking chairs or indulge in the 2 person bubbly hot tub. Soak in SALVO SUNSETS for memories that will last a lifetime.
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Recent Updates
(5 masters) 1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen, 2 sets of bunks beds

New in 2015: New 2 person hot tub on the top level deck, new 60″ TV in great room, and new paint in some bedrooms.

Amenities

  • 6 TVs one in each room and main room has a 60” Flatscreen
  • 1 BluRay player, 5 DVD players
  • 2 Stereo/CD players
  • Home theater system with surround sound (game room)
  • Books, games, videos
  • Wet bar with full size refrigerator and microwave
  • Game room with pool table
  • Fireplace – gas log I
  • 2 Grills – charcoal and gas
  • 2 Picnic tables
  • 2 Hammock chairs
  • 2 High chairs, 2 port-a-cribs
  • Wheelchair ramp
  • Outdoor shower
  • Electronic keyless door lock
  • Curb side recycling
  • Computer and wireless high speed internet access
  • Elevator
  • Full linens (with beds made) and towels provided May 27 – September 8, 2017
  • 14′ x 26′ Private swimming pool (Heat available)
  • 2 Hot tubs – 1 – 8 person on pool area deck, 1 – 2 person on top level deck
  • Shared boardwalk to the sound with bench seating
  • Convenient wind sports access
  • Community boat ramp
  • Pets not permitted
  • No smoking inside anywhere

Standard Amenities: The following items are all available at this property, even though they are not listed in the advertising individually: Central air/heat, Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV, DVD player, Telephone, Outdoor grill, Sundeck. Many homes also have ceiling fans and fish cleaning tables.

 

Filed Under: Upcoming Trips

March 8, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Five essential knots a kiteboarder must know

Every sailor knows how to tie essential knots. And because kiteboarding is a sailing sport, we invite you to explore the most useful knots for your kite.

Knots play a critical role in kiteboarding. If you don’t master them, sooner or later you will have problems in the water, or even launching/landing the kite.

For example, if you’re riding your kite several miles off the coast and line breaks, you should be able to make a few emergency repairs. Believe or not, in many cases, a smart knot can save your life.

But an incorrectly tied knot can also lead to unexpected and abrupt wipeouts, so make sure you know how to tie kiteboarding’s basic knots.

Watch how these knots are tied, memorize them, and train them as many times as you think you should. There are five essential knots a kiteboarder must learn.

The lark’s head knot, also known as cow hitch knot, allows kiteboarders to attach the lines to your kite. It’s simple, yet extremely effective.

The figure-of-eight knot is an easy knot used as a stopper for your lark’s head knot.

The loop-to-loop connection allows kiteboarders to attach line extensions or to replace bridle sections.

The bowline is widely considered the most useful sailing knot in the world. Kiteboarders use it to attach your chicken loop to your trim strap.

The double fisherman’s knot allows kiteboarders to join two lines, and it is especially useful if one of your lines snaps.

Need to untie a knot in a kite line? Learn how.

Source: Five essential knots a kiteboarder must know

Filed Under: News

February 23, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Seeking Cloud Nine in Greece

Seeking Cloud Nine (Greece) | Kiteboarding Series | Liam Whaley – YouTube

Greece is definitely one of the next ukiteboard trip destinations!

 

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: greece, trips

February 22, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Great Snowkiting Lesson with Shelby & Scott on Family Day Weekend 2017

What a perfect day on Lake Simcoe for snowkiting lessons with Shelby and Scott.

Location:  Just North of Cooks Bay, Lake Simcoe
Temperature: 6°C
Wind Speed:   10 knots
Wind Direction:  NW

Started with a 3meter trainer kite that Shelby mastered Right away. Once Scott had a chance to try it, he was quick to get it too. We all had a good time in the sunshine!

    

 

Filed Under: News

February 14, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

World Sailing unites Kiteboarding governing bodies : World Sailing

News and Features from the Official Website for World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing.

Source: World Sailing unites Kiteboarding governing bodies : World Sailing

Filed Under: News

February 14, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

Is kiting with sharks a good idea?

A kiteboarder decided to return to the waters of Brighton-Le-Sands, near Sydney, after a bull shark was spotted swimming in shallow waters.

Source: Is kiting with sharks a good idea?

 

A kiteboarder decided to play with fire at Brighton-Le-Sands, near Sydney, in Australia.

Adam Cartmer and his friends spotted a bull shark swimming in shallow waters, meters away from the shoreline, and warned everyone to get out of the water.

Beachgoers and around 30 riders immediately got out of the water, including kiteboarder Pierre Olivier. But, soon after, he returned to the sea and rode his board and kite near the predator.

“You could see it wasn’t going to attack. I was near it in knee deep water. It was a little disoriented. Then it disappeared, and 30 kite surfers jumped back in the water and surfed until sunset,” explained Cartmer.

Australia has some of the most shark-infested waters in the world. In 2016, and according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), there were 15 unprovoked shark attacks, and two deaths involving shark attacks.

Filed Under: News

February 8, 2017 By Gerhard Marsch

VIDEO: Untied from dangerous sports as president, Obama goes kiteboarding in Caribbean | INFORUM

Congratulations to President Obama for taking up kiteboarding. Nice of Richard Branson to let him stay at his island and teach him how to kiteboard!

Barack is already on the board!! Wonder how long he’s been learning? Maybe in secret since he really wasn’t allowed to do extreme sports while he was president!

Source: VIDEO: Untied from dangerous sports as president, Obama goes kiteboarding in Caribbean | INFORUM

VIDEO: Untied from dangerous sports as president, Obama goes kiteboarding in Caribbean

 

Filed Under: News

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Drone video was taken of Gerhard on last year's trip. It gives you a good idea of what the area looks like from a bird's eye – or actually a drone's view!

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News & Events

  • kiteboarding lessons with JoeKiteboarding lesson with Joe from Hamilton
  • Thomson stunt gains brand recognition >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News
  • Five essential knots a kiteboarder must know
  • kiteboarding in greeceSeeking Cloud Nine in Greece
  • Snoking lessons on lake simcoeGreat Snowkiting Lesson with Shelby & Scott on Family Day Weekend 2017
  • World salingWorld Sailing unites Kiteboarding governing bodies : World Sailing
  • Is kiting with sharks a good idea?
  • Former U.S. President Barack Obama sits on a boat during a kite surfing outing with British businessman Richard Branson during his holiday on Branson's Moskito island, in the British Virgin Islands, in a picture handed out by VirginVIDEO: Untied from dangerous sports as president, Obama goes kiteboarding in Caribbean | INFORUM
  • 65-year-old Kiteboarder Ian BourneBourne to be wild
  • A bad day on the beach in Cuba is a Great day!
  • A GIRL and her KITEBOARDING dream

Upcoming Ukiteboard Trips

  • Kiteboarding Trip to Cape Hatteras/OBX: April 29th to May 6th, 2017

COME KITE WITH US!

At ukiteboard we teach and coach kiteboarding (a.k.a. kitesurfing) and snowkiting.

If you’re not familiar with kiteboarding (a.k.a. kitesurfing) or snowkiting, it’s a sport where you speed over water or snow using a kite to harness the power of the wind and a board as a floatation device and in the case of snowkiting, you’ll be riding your skis or snowboard. Summer or winter, it’s incredibly fun!

Drop us by email or fill in the BOOK A LESSON FORM and we'll get back to you to schedule your kiteboarding or snowkiting lesson.

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