 Dates are out for our Spring Wingfoil clinics in Cornwall. We have a Gybing clinic on 13th April for those struggling to turn around or ride flagged out on swell, this is for you! On 14th April we have the Intermediate Clinic which will take you riding to the next level with, Tacks, Advanced Gybes, 360s & Waverides. Details on the website kitesurf--wingfoil-clinics.html
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I am pleased to be now taking bookings for Coaching in Cape Town this January and February. All the details here  We are pleased to announce that Lee 'Pasty' Harvey is now qualified as a WingFoil Advanced Coach. If you have your own kite and are looking to improve you winging skills then get in touch for Wingfoil Coaching at Gwithian and Marazion in Cornwall.
All details can be found on the Wingfoil Coaching page  We are pleased to announce the dates for Kitesurf Coaching Clinics in Cornwall this spring 2021.
Starting with Intermediate TT 1st or 2nd May. Kitefoil Improver 8th or 9th May. Wave Improver 12th or 13th June. All details are on the website with back up dates. Strictly limited space and all covid rules apply. Click here for more info Please email to book on. Thanks We are pleased to announce that we can now run Group coaching for up to 5 people. Price is £250 for 2 hours. Adhering to Gov guidelines this is perfect if you are a group of mates looking for a Refresher session to be able to kitesurf safely under British Kitesports Covid-19 Guidelines. We can sign you off and issue a BKSA Intermediate Kiteboarder card or if you are simply looking for a to improve your jumps or any aspect of kitesurfing, then please get in touch. [email protected]   Summer 2017 has been producing amazing conditions for kitesurfing in Cornwall. Both Marazion and Gwithian have seen perfect flat water days as well as wave days for the more advanced riders. We have had wind from 10 - 40 knts with an average of 5 windy days a week. Pretty good for kitsurfing in the UK over the summer months. Fingers crossed the conditions carry on and we have an amazing windy and wavey autumn. As well as beginner kitesurf lessons we have also been running lots of advanced and intermediate kite coaching sessions and we also have our Autumn Wave Clinics. Get in touch with us if you want to improve your kitesurfing in Cornwall whatever your level or style. Keep and eye on the website and facebook page for all the details   The 2017 Edge Cup & British Kitesurfing Foil Championships took place over the weekend of 20 – 21st May in Exmouth hosted by 5 x World Champion Steph Bridge and the Edge Watersports team. Over 30 entrants from all round the country including 1 German, 3 Frenchmen and 1 Irish lady gathered on the beach to battle out across 2 fleets, Pros and Ams. With grey skies and light winds I hit the water using the Aero Ultralight 17m and Ketos Foil Race2, ready for 3 races back 2 back. Unfortunately as the 5 minute signal sounded it started raining and everyone ended up getting rescued as the wind completely vanished. It wasn’t long before the sun came out and the wind was back at 12- 15 knts perfect for the Aero UL 14m on 18m lines. I hit the first start perfectly and was instantly please with my pointing and speed rounding the windward mark in 5th not too far behind the front 4 who are all ranked inside the top 15 in the World. All was going good until the last leg of the 3 lap windward leeward course when a small mistake allowed the 3 French guys past before the finish. Race 2 and I made it around the first mark in front of Olly Bridge riding the new Flysurfer Sonic Race 15m. One of the best moments for me was managing to hold Olly off downwind until just before the mark where he overtook and went onto win while I comfortably kept hold of 5th with no mistakes. This gave me great confidence going in for lunch knowing my kites and foil is as fast as the best in the World. The sun continued to shine for the afternoon and the sw breeze picked up although also became very gusty going from 18 – 22 knts. I went for the Aero UL 11m for the 3 races back 2 back. My speed was still very good at the front of the chasing pack for most of the races but fatigue was starting to set in on my legs and too often I made a mistake on the last leg to lose my 5th spot.
Sunday and the weather was much nicer with glorious sunshine and a southerly 12-15knt breeze perfect for the Aero 14. Three races in the morning followed by 3 races in the afternoon, we had some great racing and I enjoyed some great battles with the 3 Frenchmen. Holding 5th place after 2 laps in nearly all races I again made too many mistakes on the last downwind legs or into the finish to end up 8th Overall in the Edge Cup. Happy with achieving my goal of 4th in the British Championship and with the speed of the kites and foil, it’s now time to train more to improve my leg stamina so I don’t make any mistakes at the next event. Thanks to Steph and the Edge Watersports crew for running a great event and my sponsors for the great kit – Ketos Foils, Peter Lynn, ION & Pasty Adventures Results: Edge cup 1st Olly Bridge, 2nd Guy Bridge, 3rd Benni Boeli. Ams – 1st Lance Olner British Champs 1st Olly Bridge, 2nd Guy Bridge, 3rd Connor Bainbridge, 4th Lee Harvey For kitesurf foiling lessons, coaching and sales – www.pastyadventures.co.uk   We are pleased to announce that the Intermediate Twin Tip kite clinic is on this Saturday 13th May at Marazion, Cornwall.
Come and improve your kitesurfing skills with coaching from BKSA Coach Lee Harvey. There will also be kites and boards available to demo from North Kiteboarding There are 2 spaces remaining so if you are looking to start jumping, doing loops or just generally improving then now is the time. Only £60 per person. Email or call to book on. All the info on the clinic page www.pastyadventures.co.uk/kitesurf-clinics  The sun is shining and the wind is blowing which means its time to brush up your kite skills and make 2017 the year that you up your game whatever your kitesurfing level.
Join in on one of our spring kitesurf clinics in Cornwall, run by British Champion and BKSA Senior Coach, Lee Harvey. There is for everyone - Refresher clinic at Marazion or Hayle on the 29th April which is the perfect way to get back into kiting after the winter and meet some new friends at the same level. Intro to Wave at Marazion or Gwithian clinic on 6th May which is for anyone getting into riding a surfboard. Intermediate TT clinic on 13th May which for people happy going upwind and looking to get into jumping and looping. Kitefoil Clinic on 3rd June which is for everyone who is up riding on the foil and wants to start making foiling tacks, gybes and generally improving their upwind and downwind speed. We will also be running our Wave Improver clinic again during the Autumn, date tbc. To come on all clinics you need to be a member of the BKSA. Space is strictly limited so book up quick to avoid disappointment. For KKC members there are a limited amount of funded spots where the club pays £20 towards the cost of the clinic. You must mention on booking and be a member of the KKC showing your card to prove so on the clinic. For more info or to book on email [email protected] If you are looking to buy new kite gear check out the great deals in our Kitesurfing Shop Here is my latest video from Kitesurf Foiling at Gwithian and Marazion in West Cornwall during summer 2016. Riding on North Kites and Ketos Foils with the Ketos Pocket board and Fastafoil custom race board. Only 90 seconds long but I hope you like it and it gives you a buzz to give kitesurfing and kitefoiling a go this year. For beginner kitesurf lessons and kitefoiling coaching in Cornwall give us a shout www.pastyadventures.co.uk Big thanks to my sponsors North Kiteboarding, ION, Ketos Foils, Blake Evans and Jan Bowden for filming. See you on the water. Cheers Pasty |
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