There are so many different summer sports involving a board and a sail or a kite I'm not sure of the correct title of each. Or it might be that different people use different titles. Either way I had been watching a lone figure having what looked to be a wonderful time riding his board, harnessing the wind through a parachute type kite, shooting over the waves, propelled along at speed. I call it kite surfing.
He'd been whipping back and forth across the bay, and then I lost sight of him. A little while later he appeared trudging up the beach his kite/sail still flapping in the wind. He stopped just short of where we were gathered to deflate the kite completely.
And then he trudged on past us. Maybe I was imagining it but he looked tired but happy to me.
The weather has been sunny but quite windy, perfect for his particular sport.
I'm linking to Betty's My Corner of the World.
What fun if you were game.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks exhilarating, Diane. And there is an element of danger being so far off shore, there'd have to be a lot of self confidence.
DeleteI used to watch them at Mt Maunganui and never quite knew what the correct term was LOL. Kite surfing sums it up really well. They are amazing to watch in action.
ReplyDeleteWe went through several names for it before we came up with kite surfing, Margaret. They certainly are terrific to watch.
DeleteIt must be very exhilarating as well as requiring great strength.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Graham. There are quite a few skills involved.
DeleteMakes me want to interview him about his day.
ReplyDeleteYou'd probably need an interpreter, Tabor. I've been watching America's Cup sailing and half of what the commentators say has to be interpreted to everyday language.
DeleteI have watched this and was amazed and I must admit a little disappointed that they didn't get tangled up.
ReplyDeleteHey Adrian, I believe when a kitesurfer has a mishap it's called a "kitemare". True.
DeleteWhile kite surfing looks like great fun, it takes great strength and coordination. Those kites can pull really hard, so I am not surprised he looked tired.
ReplyDeleteYes, he was airborne a few times, no wonder they sometimes lose their boards. It must take a lot of strength to hang on and work the sail at the same time.
DeleteI always enjoy watching these watery acrobats!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week! May the new year bring you great things to photograph!
Watery acrobats is a perfect description, Betty, Happy New Year to you and yours.
DeleteIt sounds like fun, i wish i could try.
ReplyDelete20 years ago I would have been keen to give it a go, mimi. I'm a bit past it now.
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