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Cornwall Kitesurf Clinics 2016

8/2/2016

Pasty Adventures Autumn Clinics 2016

If you are looking to improve your kitesurfing, Pasty Adventures Kitesurf School have some great clinics coming up in Cornwall.
Run by BKSA Coach and British Champion, Lee Harvey each clinic is aimed at improving your level using real time demos via a speaker system and 2 way headsets.

28th August - KITEFOIL Clinic at Marazion
This clinic is for people that can ride on the foil and want to nail turns and transitions, as well as start ripping upwind and downwind at speed.
Ketos Foils and North Kites will be available to test.

17th September – Intro to Wave, Gwithian or Marazion
If you are just starting to ride a surfboard, this is the clinic for you.
North kites and boards available to test.

1st October – Wave Clinic, Gwithian
This clinic is for people who are comfortable riding the surfboard in the waves and want to improve their turns and overall wave ability.

For more info including back up dates, please see the website-
http://www.pastyadventures.co.uk/kitesurf-clinics.html

Cold but sunny start to the Kitesurfing season in Cornwall

5/5/2016

Although it has been a very cold spring we have still had some amazing conditions for Learning to Kitesurf at Marazion.

Our private lessons have been very successful with the use of the new BBTalkin 2 way headsets. This has greatly improved the speed of learning and all the students that have used them have been extremely happy with some great feedback.
We are using them on all private beginner lessons and coaching sessions. Check out our full range of courses here.

This year we are also using the new North Mono 1 strut kite which has really impressed us with its ease of use and water relaunch. The light weight also means it has lots of power for its size and well as being super friendly in the small sizes. For 2016 we have the full range of North Neos, Evos and Mono kites ensuring we have the right tools for the job.

We are also pleased to now be using ION products in the school and Lee has signed on to the UK Team. Check out the full range at www.ion-products.com

With summer approaching now is the time to start getting to grips with Foiling and maximise your water time while experiencing one of the greatest thrills you can get on the water.
We are please to be one of the only fully qualified and insured kite schools in the UK to teach Kite Foiling and with Marazion and Mounts Bay we have one of the greatest locations for Hydrofoiling in the World. Check out our Foil lesson packages here

Have a great summer and we hope to see you on the water in sunny Cornwall at some point. Remember to keep an eye on our Facebook page for all the latests news and happenings from our World.
If you are in need of some new Kitesurf equipment check out our Kitesurfing shop, where you will find unbeatable packages from North Kiteboarding, KiteFoiling setups, Kite Surf boards and New & Used Bargains!

Have Fun and Stay Safe
Lee 'Pasty' Harvey

Kitesurf lessons & Clinics in Cornwall this April

3/11/2014

Kitesurfing at Marazion

From the 11th April 2014 Pasty Adventures will be open for Kitesurf lessons at Gwithian and Marazion. As West Cornwall's only British Kitesports recognised school we pride ourselves on giving the best quality instruction and have just taken delivery of brand new North Kiteboarding kites and boards as well as wetsuits from O'Neill to ensure all students have the best possible equipment to start their kitesurfing career.
For all the info on our Beginner Kitesurf Courses click here.

For 2014 we are teaching on the North EVO

For those that can already Kite we are running a couple of Kitesurf Clinics, Saturday 19th April- Intro to Wave and Sunday 20th April is the Wave Clinic, price is just £60 per clinic all the details here.

For any Intermediate Kitesurfers who would like coaching or a refresher before getting back in the water this spring we are able to make a package suitable to your needs or if you get a group of friends at similar abitities we can organise a great value Kitesurf Clinic.
Please email lee@pastyadventures.co.uk with any enquiries.

All Kitesurf lessons & Coaching is with British Champion and BKSA Coach - Lee 'Pasty' Harvey

2014 North kites arrive in Cornwall

9/4/2013

While I have had a couple of new 2014 kites to test for a few weeks today saw all my new North kites arrive in Cornwall. We are pleased to have a full quiver of Dice to use within the school and will have them available to demo at the BKSA Wavemasters in Tiree 16-21st september.
For my thoughts on the differences between the Rebel & Dice check out my blog-
http://www.leepasty.co.uk/1/post/2013/09/2014-north-dice-rebel-in-cornwall-test-with-video.html
I made a vid using the GoPro 3 & chest mount at Godrevy on Saturday. Check it out.
Looking good again for wind this weekend. Get in touch for kitesurfing lessons at Gwithian, Cornwall
cheers
Pasty

2 weeks to The Pasty Cup

5/10/2013

Lee Pasty training in front of St Michales mount

Pasty Cup 25th – 26th May 2013. British Kitesurf Racing Championships. Marazion, Cornwall

Excitement is building with 2 weeks to go until the Pasty Cup sponsored by The National Marine Aquarium, The Seiners Arms & Philps pasties at Marazion, Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend 25-26 May.

The Pasty Cup is the 1st of 4 events counting towards the 2013 British Kitesurf Racing Championships.

Kitesurf Racing is the fastest form of sailing around an upwind/downwind course using big colourful kites over a mile long course set as close to the shore as conditions allow. Riders reach speeds up to 30mph, racing in winds ranging from 6-30 mph. In the event of wind in excess of 30mph the Kernow King of the Air event will run, where competitors are judged on jumping as high as possible with style. A spectacle not to be missed!

Organiser Lee Harvey of Pasty Adventures kitesurfing school states:

‘I am pleased to announce the country’s top racers are confirmed such as, 3 times British Champion - Denzil Williams. 2012 Pasty Cup, British & youth World Champion – Olly Bridge along with his mum, women’s World No.1 & 4 x World Champ – Steph Bridge from Exmouth.

Alongside the known racers with have some new names in the Race fleet and with entries also coming in for the Open Fleet we are expecting a great turn out for 2 days of fast and furious racing in what I strongly believe is the best kitesurfing location in Britain. The inclusion of Kernow King of the Air, means whatever the weather we will have competition running over both days with plenty for spectators to come and enjoy.’

Come along to Marazion and check out the Pasty Cup over the Bank Holiday weekend and you can even have a go at powerkite flying.

All the details can be found on the website www.pastyadventures.co.uk/events

If you are thinking of entering then download the entry form here and send back before 17th May to avoid the late fee.

Easter Kitesurf Wave Clinic @ Marazion. Chilly but great!

4/2/2013

Footwork Demo

Easter Sunday saw 4 kitesurfers come to Marazion for the Spring Wave Clinic with BKSA Coach Lee Pasty Harvey. Despite the severely cold ese wind and smallish waves, everyone had a great time riding strapless and learnt lots to be getting on with during the coming months. We started off with some wave theroy in the warmth of Jordans Cafe, before moving onto the water and looked at footwork, gybes, getting over waves and wave riding.
The next clinic we have coming up is the Intro to Waves clinic at Gwithian or Marazion, weather depending. All the info on the clinic page. Next Wave clinic is tbc, please contact to register your interest.
Thanks to Mel from Splashography for taking the pics, you can see more on his facebook page here

"Hey Dude. Thanks for today I got a lot from it" Sam Lees - Bournemouth

New Pasty Adventures Kitesurfing & Surf Shop

3/25/2013

2013 North demo kit

We are really pleased to announce we have teamed up with North Kiteboarding & Westcountry Watersports to offer exclusive kitesurfing packages in our shop giving you some big savings over recommended retail price.
As a North Pro Center and Kiteschool you can now try the latest North kites before you buy down here in West Cornwall at Gwithian, Hayle or Marazion
As an extra bonus, buy a new kitesurfing package from us after having a lesson and we will give you up to the full cost of the lesson back!

As an opening offer we will give you your lesson money back if you had a lesson from us in 2012, when you buy a package through us in march/april 2013. normally offer is only valid for 2 weeks. T & C apply.

Alongside North kiteboarding we sell new surfboards from JP and Resin8 as well as second hand and ex demo kit.
Check out the latest deals on the shop page

Entry is Open for the 2013 Pasty Cup

3/11/2013

We are pleased to announce we are now taking entry's for the 2013 Pasty Cup sponsored by the National Marine Aquarium.
Just under 2 months to go so get out there kitesurfing and start training to be in the running. For 2013 there will BKSA National Titles for Kiteracing in both the IKA & Open Fleets for Men & Ladies.
IKA Fleet runs to IKA rules with registered equipment.
Open fleet is for any board 60cm & under with any kite
For all the info on entering the 2013 Pasty Cup click here

Lee on the KSP World Championship kitesurf wave tour 2011-12

2/19/2013

Check out Lee's highlight video from the first two years competing on the KSP World Tour.
To stay up to date with all of Lee's antics you can Like his Facebook page www.facebook.com/LeePasty

2012 KSP World Tour

11/18/2012

Achill Island

We were in Ireland for the KSP World Tour Aer Lingus Pro at the end of October based at Achill Island on the West Coast and hosted by Pure Magic.

Unfortunately we got skunked with wind and waves meaning there was no final result. After 2 no results this year in Portugal and now Ireland and with no prize money on offer for the Maui event, this signals the end of Lee's World Tour campaign for 2012 with him currently lying in =13th on the IKA rankings.
Over the winter Lee has some exciting video projects planned. Like his athlete page on Facebook to keep up to date with whats going on in Pastys World by clicking here
Despite the lack of wind and waves for the comp, we still found a couple of gems and had a lot of fun!
Thanks to Joe Cockle www.jnpevents.co.uk for the pics