Warm Up Practice. Practice. Practice controlling the kite while keeping the board nearby. Not as easy at it sounds with surface waves and an onshore wind pulling at the board away from me while maintaining the kite. Body Drag This is a necessary skill to be able to retrieve your board if it gets away…
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Al Wakrah, Qatar – First Kiteboarding Lesson With Flora’s Kiteboarding School
My Own Kiteboarding Gear For my 47th birthday, Michael bought new-to-me kiteboarding gear. Flora’s Kiteboarding School My kiteboarding journey began with Flora’s Kiteboarding School, an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified training school. Lessons at Al Wakrah Beach Beach location for lessons depended on wind direction. Al Wakrah had side shore winds, safest for kiteboarding. Starting off,…
Fuwayrit, Qatar – Kiteboarding at Fuwairit Beach
Side Shore Winds at Fuwairit Beach This was the place to be, for kiteboarding! A perfect side shore wind brought a stellar crowd of kiteboarders who took air, inspiring Michael and I to learn this sport! Kiteboarding Kiteboarders Taking Big Air Shallow Section There is an inlet area further down the beach with shallow waters…