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Halyards Cannon Rocks Kiteboarding Classic 2013

This Year is heading at break neck speed towards the end.

Every year I run an event at my otherwise deserted home spot on the east coast of South Africa.

It is driven by a vision of seeing riders of all level coming together and sharing their passion for the sport. But also the opportunity for the public at large to see what it is all about.

And so for the 3rd edition, Cannon Rocks will once again play host to the Halyards Cannon Rocks Kiteboarding Classic.

Once again it has grown in size attracting some very exciting sponsors.

Look out for our press release in the next few weeks. You won’t want to miss this.

Ced

Kiteboarding

Ewan Hill in Cannon Rocks

Ewan and I have one thing in common, We both ride Underground boards. So when he contacted me and said he was dropping in for a visit, I looked forward to introducing him to Cannon Rocks. And Cannon Rocks delivered… 4 day visit, 4 days of wind. It wasn’t the best conditions ever with unusually gusty winds (Probably an aftermath of all the rains we have had lately) but still some rideable conditions. Strong for sure.

Ewan has concentrated his riding skills into the art of strapless wave riding and was great inspiration for me to loose the straps. But I got a long way to go!

It was great to share my little piece of heaven with someone who is passionate about this sport and who’s been doing it for as long as I have.

Got a feeling that it may  not be the last time we see Ewan ripping our waves

Till next time.

Ced

Kiteboarding

Video: “Winter Sessions”

Being Stuck in South Africa for the Winter, I was hoping to get a little footage and put something together. Things didn’t turn out that way. Kiting on average 3-4 days a week at my home spot on the Eastern Cape Coast in Cannon Rocks, I ended up with a mountain of footage. the result is slightly longer than anticipated.

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The Wind was often strong and gusty and the waves were gnarly and big, but it was all kiteable.  We even managed to get some soft Easterly days (Summer Wind).
The Kites used were from Size 11m to 5m. ( not so much footage of the 5 as the conditions were terrible on the beach for filming, but great in the water:)) The Fury and Escape both got plenty of Action. I also got to test the Peter Lynn C shaped foil, the Charger2 and there is a sneak preview in the clip.

The sound track is available here For Download.

A special Thank you to Tania for braving the cold, windy, sandy conditions.

For the travelers, I wouldn’t rush here over the winter as this year was unusual. Often we have cross off gusty winds making the riding not so pleasant (Some of it on the video).

As the days get longer (And kiting hours are extended) It’s time to dust off the short wetsuit, and pull out the sunscreen.
Enjoy the Video
Ced