Since kiteboarding officially replaced windsurfing in the Olympics, it became one of the hottest water sports. Or was it the other way round? Either way, kiteboarding is the most exciting and fun way to take advantage of the wind and glide on the water. That’s why Gulfport attracts so many newbies or professional kiters. Due to its tropical climate, you’ll be able to practice all year round the only sport that combines more than just one aspect of extreme sports into one: surfing, windsurfing, paragliding, wakeboarding and gymnastics.
However, it can pose hazards not only to the kiteboarder, but also bystanders, beachgoers and others in the water. That’s why when choosing a beach for kiteboarding, there are some specific features that you need to consider. A long, shallow-watered shoreline like Courthouse Road beach is ideal and of course suitable for beginner, intermediate or advanced kiteboarders. Wind directions are also important and luckily, the wind conditions in Gulfport are ideal for kiteboarding all year round.
Since it’s not the most popular spot for swimmers, Courthouse Road beach can be the spot you are looking for, if you want to develop your kiteboarding skills or want to try different kind of styles. Take into consideration that if you are a beginner, it’s better to have a professional instructor to teach you everything you need to know about launching, flying, landing etc. Soon you’ll be able to perform tricks like a pro!
Watamu Beach is located at 120 km/74 mi in the north of Mombasa and 28 km/17 mi in the south of Malindi, the nearest big town. The shoreline of this area consists of white sandy beach and offshore corals forming three bays, namely Watamu bay, Turtle bay and Blue Lagoon. The bay is protected by a coral reef almost 0.5 km/546.81 yd off the shore.
Turkish coastline overlooking the Aegean sea is an excellent spot for extreme sports activities. Alaçati Bay, in southwest coasts of Turkey, is an excellent place for kite surfing!
Saint Petersburg is a city situated on the Neva river, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. The federal subject of Saint Petersburg has its name changed three times, from Saint Petersburg to Petrograd, then Leningrad and back to Saint Petersburg.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Mykonos is a picturesque Greek island and probably the most popular one of the Cyclades complex in the Aegean Sea. The island is famous for its numerous golden sandy beaches, the traditionally whitewashed buildings, hospitable people and the amazing nightlife. It's also known as the ''island of winds'', because it's often swamped by winds.
Leucate is a commune, situated in the department of Aude in the region Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is located at 130 km/80 mi in the south east of Montpellier, however still a thrilling destination of the Mediterannean Sea for kitesurfing enthusiasts.
Ocean Beach is located in San Diego on the Southern coast of California.
Biloxi is nowadays the fifth largest city in Mississippi. Although it has suffered severe damages by the hurricane Katrina, most of which are restored and it can now provide many recreational activities in parks, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.
Biloxi is nowadays the fifth largest city in Mississippi. Although it has suffered severe damages by the hurricane Katrina, most of which has been restored and it can now provide with many recreational activities in parks, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.
Gulfport is the second largest city in the Mississippi state after Jackson, which is the state capital. It is a beautiful city with long, white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and diverse culture. It offers several opportunities for shopping, as well as golfing, gambling and water sports.
Sunset Beach is located in north Orange County and is undoubtedly one of the most favorable kite-surfing spots in California. The spot offers peaceful and luxurious surroundings all year long, while the better season for going kite-surfing is from April to October.
Biloxi is nowadays the fifth largest city in the state of Mississippi. Although it has suffered severe damages by the hurricane Katrina, most of which are now restored, Biloxi can provide many recreational activities in parks, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.
Biloxi is now the fifth largest city in Mississippi. It has many islands spread into the Gulf of Mexico and it counts many casinos and resort hotels. The city of Biloxi provides with many recreational activities in numerous facilities, among them parks, playgrounds, walking tracks, tennis and basketball courts.
Gulfport is the second biggest city in the state of Mississippi. It was founded by William H. Hardy and Joseph T. Jones, who widened the harbor in Gulfport and opened the channel to the sea. In 1902 the harbor became a working seaport that nowadays brings millions of dollars in the Mississippi state. Due to its long, white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and its Coast Casinos, Gulfport is a great tourism destination.
