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Thanks for the great day out

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Thanks to everyone who came along to the Cable social on Sunday! What an awesome day! We counted 25 people on the Kitepower QLD list, which isn’t a bad turnout considering the rainy forecast! Throughout the day there were thrills, there were many spills and above all else: everyone learned to be super patient while Continue Reading...
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IKO Instructor Qualification Changes

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The folks at the IKO have updated their instructor standards and now require all candidates for Level 1 Instructor training must first complete the IKO Assistant Instructor course. This comes at a timely opportunity for all those wishing to come along to our IKO Instructor training course in September. Previously, all candidates for IKO instructor Continue Reading...
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Common misconceptions about kiteboarding – Getting dragged

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KPQ kitesurfing instructor Lyatte busts some common myths about her favourite sport. I spend a lot of time talking to people about kiteboarding, which I am so very passionate about. I enjoy sharing my own experiences of learning with people who are considering taking up the fantastic and addictive sport of kiteboarding. But a lot Continue Reading...
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Why should you come kiting in Fiji?

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I’m starting to get pretty excited about the KP Fiji Clinic. Already the water here in Queensland is getting cold, the wind’s swinging to SW more and more, and there’s that wintery feel in the mornings. I can just picture the blue skies and 30-degree heat of Nananu-i-ra in July, with 25 knot trade winds Continue Reading...
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We have moved…

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The Kitepower blog that you know and love has been moved to our awesome new website. If you subscribe to receive updates, you’ll be redirected automatically, but if you’ve just landed here, check it out at: www.kitepower.com.au/blog...
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Perfect Conditions for Redcliffe KiteFest

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Queensland couldn’t have put on a more perfect weekend for the Redcliffe KiteFest on May 14-15. Some 30,000 people browsed the market stalls and marvelled at the feature kites wallowing in warm blue skies. Congratulations to the Redcliffe Kite Club for organising yet another spectacular festival, which featured a heart-stopping aerial display by a Yak Continue Reading...
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