Tag Archives: sandgate

Going Solo for the first time – A few tips…

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | March 29, 2012 at 11:38 am , by Kitepower QLD

Your first time kiteboarding solo is always pretty scary, especially when it comes to launching and landing. Lately I’ve seen a couple of little incidents happen that could have been avoided very easily, so here are a couple of tips to make sure your next session doesn’t end in tears....

Biggest Demo ever! Sandgate, Saturday

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | March 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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View Larger Map As if the chance to try brand new kitesurfing gear wasn’t reason enough to visit us at Sandgate on Saturday, there will be a special guest appearance by the Starboard SUPer demo bus! The boys are coming along to our demo day with heaps of stand-up paddleboards...

Try before you buy!

Posted in: Uncategorized | March 1, 2011 at 10:14 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Stop dreaming about that new kite or board and come on down to a Kitepower demo day. We’re putting on two of our world-famous try-before-you-buy sessions over two massive weekends at Brighton and Sandgate. Ozone, Cabrinha, Airush, Slingshot, Core, Underground, Cardboards, Carved – all the latest gear waiting for you...

L-plates for beginer kitesurfers

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am , by Kitepower QLD

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With up to 90 kites out on a hot sunny day at Sandgate and Brighton, it can get a little hairy sometimes. Those who know what they’re doing can get frustrated and act a little, shall we say, unkindly towards their fellow kiters, while those who are still learning the...

Kitesurfing lessons are back on!

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | February 17, 2011 at 2:09 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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OK, this time we mean it… Good news for anyone who wants to learn to kitesurf – we are back in business, hooray! Latest word from Brisbane Council is that Sandgate and Brighton beaches are open and we are stoked to be back in the water, doing what we do...

Beaches still closed… Oh poo.

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | February 2, 2011 at 1:03 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Just when we thought it was safe to go in the water, the council came along last Sunday and declared all Brisbane beaches closed. It seems they have found evidence of faecal pollution in the waters of Moreton Bay and, while its not at a level to harm your average...

(Kite) School’s Back for Summer!!

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | January 27, 2011 at 12:28 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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That’s right, weeee’re back… Sandgate and Brighton beaches are open, which means kitesurfing lessons are back on! Our IKO instructors are busting to get back in the water and teach the next wave of kitesurfing brilliance so phone 07 3284 1186 today to book your lesson. There’s still heaps of...

Sandgate & Brighton OFF LIMITS for kitesurfing until further notice

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | January 13, 2011 at 11:58 am , by Kitepower QLD

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No, we’re not kidding – it is simply NOT SAFE to be in the water between Redcliffe and Brisbane City this weekend. Here are several reasons why: There’s so much debris washing out of Brisbane right now – it’s astounding how quickly it’s arriving on the beach. Everything from building...

Massive demo weekend October 23 & 24

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | October 14, 2010 at 12:05 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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The Kitepower demo bus will be appearing at two locations next weekend, packed to the roofracks with new-season kitesurfing gear for you to play with. Back by popular demand (OK, we got rained out last time), we will be at Wellington Point on Saturday with new kitesurfing kites from Ozone,...

We love you guys! Demo day this Sunday!

Posted in: Uncategorized | November 19, 2009 at 10:37 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Thanks to everyone who’s been coming to our demo days, it’s great seeing you all out there and hearing your feedback on the kites, boards and other gear. Sunday evening was as close to perfection as you can get – kicking back with a beer after an awesome afternoon of...