The low point of my kiteboarding education came in hour four. I was floating in San Francisco Bay, struggling to summon an 18-square-yard kite into the seemingly windless sky while waves engulfed my ...

No matter what kind of day you're having, out on the San Francisco Bay, just off Treasure Island, Captain John von Tesmar has a guaranteed way to lift you up. For nearly two decades, von Tesmar, the ...

As the Southern Hemisphere windy season kicks off and the best riders head for South Africa, we break down the similarities and differences between kitesurfing and kiteboarding. Kitesurfing is a ...

Nestled in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon, is a premier destination for kiteboarding enthusiasts. Known for its consistent winds and stunning landscapes, the Gorge offers an ideal ...

Don't be fooled by the tanned young hotties doing crazy backflips in kiteboarding videos. The average kiteboarder is a middle-aged man. His gear truck may be as scruffy as his hair, but chances are he ...

The fast-paced, exhilarating sport of kiteboarding is taking off along the North Carolina coast. However, the identity of the people hanging underneath those kites ripping through the air can be ...

Dear Sirs:I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then ...

NAHANT - At just over one square mile, Nahant is said to be the smallest town by land area in the state of Massachusetts. But, the beaches there have a unique advantage when it comes to kiteboarding.

If you’ve been at a Seattle beach on a breezy day, you’ve probably seen kiteboarders out skimming the waves with their enormous, bright kites, jumping 20, 30, 40 feet in the air and just … hanging ...

When it comes to extreme sports, Joshua Ossinger will be the first to tell you that he is an adrenaline junkie. Having grown up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and relocated to Seattle, he developed a ...

Ask 50 people to list the world’s best kiteboarding spots and you’ll hear 50 different views. But one thing is certain: Nothing beats the pure feeling of harnessing the power of the wind to ride. For ...