2011 Roundup

Much like the previous years, kiteboarding and the associated social life driven by my recent acquaintances dominated my spare time. Travel in search of kiting spots took me to Martha's Vineyard, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, New York State, and the quest for the session took me to 31 different spots for 74 days of riding on the ocean, 6 days on snow. I had 11 days at Pleasure Bay, 7 at Winthrop, 6 each at Nahant, Mayflower and Horseneck. I also discovered some new spots I like a lot like Pine Point Maine, Plymouth Long Beach, and a few others I am told not to discuss on the internet.

Every year, it seems I get more and more kiting in, in spite of the knee injury that forced me to rest for weeks at a time. In 2010, I had 70 days on the water, 11 on snow. 2009 granted me 55 kiting days, 5 snow kiting. 2008 served 41 days. I attribute this trend in large part to 2 factors: 1) purchasing a drysuit. 2) abandoning windsurfing altogether.

I got word that Kristof scored a hundred sessions in 2011. That may be too much. I know that this year, maybe it was the injuries and the beating I took at Horseneck the day I lost my Mako, I learned that it is important to keep your kite addiction in check.

The best part of this sport has been the great friendships I have made and continue to make.

Everyone stay safe and keep the stoke alive. I don't want to hear about people going golfing or motocrossing on windy days!

Jean

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