South African Kitesurfing Championships - Round 2 - Kitebeach - 6th December 2014

Was a beautiful morning at the beach. Blue sky, people sunbathing, light breeze - just what the average beach-goer would want but not the avid kiters waiting with an armada of kites lining the beach. SAKA round 2 of the S.A. Champs was scheduled to get underway on this day. What was happening however out on the water were some really solid 4 - 5 foot sets of waves which stacked up into steep walls of about 8 to 12 feet.
The wind started to blow at about 12:00hrs. It built up  to about 12 to 15 knots and the contest got underway. Due to the good swell and light wind the surfers were released first. The photos I took were of the heats for the junior, women's, and pro's surfing heats. 

For results of the competition see http://www.saka.co.za/#!results/c1ttq


( Note: To scroll enlarged versions of the photos please click on a photo and then scroll on the icons on the bottom of the page. )

And what kites were being used ?

North Dice 2015

Best TS 2014

Airush Wave 2015

Best GP 2014

RRD Religion 2015

Best Cabo 2014

Naish Pivot 2015

Slingshot Rally 2015

Airush "S.A. Flag"

Airush Solo 2015

Airush Varial

North Vegas "Aaron Hadlow"

Haakgat - perfect conditions 5.12.14

Perfect wave conditions at Haakgat. Swell 4-5 feet with 8 - 10 foot faces, solid peaks, and rolling off to the left. Sunny and wind about 18 knots. Here are some pics. To scroll the pics click on one and scroll the icons at the base of the page.

Boosting off a peak

Kite thrown low to accelerate before bottom turn. 2011 North Rebel

The brakes come on

Kiter with RRD Religion 2015 kite on the wave. Beautiful looking kite - colourful and soft pronounced patterns. One of the best lookers for the season.

Colourful Shadow

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