VANCOUVER TRENDZ [THURSDAY]

Go fly a kite

June 7, 2007

Hey, brah ready for the narliest sport ever to make it mainstream? And our fair city with its endless water and beach access is the perfect breeding ground for fun-seekers ready to give this radical sport a try.

Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing is an up-and-coming water activity that combines windsurfing and wakeboarding. The kiteboarder steers a small surfboard while being harnessed to a power kite that propels the boarder and their board across the water.

Although Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks have become the boarding hot spots in the city, English Bay is also a great place to ride the waves.

Skypilot offers lessons in Vancouver from May 1 to September 30 and ranging from $35 to $800. Being the largest and only fully insured kiteboarding school in BC, their expert instructors ensure your comfort while you try out this challenging sport.

And with Father’s Day just around the corner, Kiteboarding is a truly thrilling way to spend time with the old man. Just think – playing in the sand and surf, working up a sweat and a great tan before heading home to do some more bonding over BBQ, beer, and achy muscles.

Find out more at: www.skypilotkiteboarding.com

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